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What is the difference between unmanned aircraft (UA) Class 1 and 2 activity permit?


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Class 1 Activity Permit

Indoor Activities

  • Required for events with more than 50 attendees

  • Required for sporting activities (competitions, races, tournaments)

Outdoor Activities

  • Recreational use: Required if UA weighs more than 25kg or flying beyond visual line of sight

  • Educational use: Required if UA weighs more than 7kg or flying beyond visual line of sight

  • Business purposes: Required for all outdoor UA operations regardless of weight, location, or altitude

Class 2 Activity Permit

Outdoor Recreational Use

  • Applies when UA weighs 25kg or less AND is operated in any of these conditions:

  • Higher than 200 feet above mean sea level (AMSL)

  • Within restricted/danger areas

  • Within 5km of airports/military airbases

Outdoor Educational Use

  • Applies when UA weighs 7kg or less AND is operated in any of these conditions:

  • Higher than 200 feet above mean sea level (AMSL)

  • Within restricted/danger areas

  • Within 5km of airports/military airbases

Key Points to note:

  • To apply for a Class 1 activity permit, a valid operator permit is required

  • Class 1 activity permit is required for all outdoor activities for business /non-recreational/ non-educational purposes

  • Class 2 activity permit is not applicable for indoor flights

Please refer to the UA operator and activity permits for more information.


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