NDP 2025: Flying of kites, drones to be restricted on some days
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The restriction on aerial activities is for the safety of the public and aircraft that will be flying at low levels.
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SINGAPORE - Unauthorised flying of kites and drones will not be allowed over the Padang and most parts of the island on some days in June, July and August.
This restriction on aerial activities is for the safety of the public and aircraft that will be flying at low levels as part of National Day Parade (NDP) 2025 preparations, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said on June 6.
The temporary restricted areas, which include heartland locations, such as Bedok and Jurong West, will extend from ground level to 2,500ft (762m) above mean sea level.
The restrictions will be in effect mostly on Saturdays (June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26 and Aug 2). The other affected dates are June 9, 10 and 12.
The final affected date is Aug 9, the day of the NDP.
In the event of poor weather conditions on any of the planned dates, the reserve date of Aug 16 may be used.
Other aerial activities that are banned within the temporary restricted areas include the hoisting of captive balloons and the flying of unmanned aircraft, unless the required permits have been obtained from CAAS.
Those found guilty of unauthorised aerial activities within the temporary restricted areas can be fined up to $20,000 for the first offence. Repeat offenders can be fined up to $40,000, jailed for up to 15 months, or both.
Those found guilty of unauthorised unmanned aircraft activities within the temporary restricted areas can be fined up to $50,000, jailed for up to two years, or both. The punishment for subsequent offences increases to a fine of up to $100,000, a jail term of up to five years, or both.
CAAS said that existing restrictions on aerial and unmanned aircraft activities within 5km of airports, danger areas, prohibited areas, restricted areas and protected areas will still be in effect.
Members of the public can check the OneMap.sg website
There will be an increase in flying activities over parts of Singapore during the affected dates and times, and CAAS urges the public not to be alarmed.
