CAAS and SAFRA Trial Drone Flying Areas at Four Clubhouses
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and SAFRA will trial Unmanned Aircraft Flying Areas (UAFAs) at four SAFRA clubhouses from 3 August 2026 for six months. The trial sites are indoor futsal and squash courts at Choa Chu Kang, Mount Faber, Tampines, and Toa Payoh, equipped with drone gates. The public can book free slots via the SAFRA app or web portal. The trial aims to explore safe repurposing of enclosed spaces for recreational drone flying, with potential expansion if successful.
Impact and considerations
This trial could expand recreational drone flying spaces in Singapore and influence future drone regulations.
Key points
- Trial runs from 3 August 2026 for six months.
- Locations: SAFRA clubhouses in Choa Chu Kang, Mount Faber, Tampines, and Toa Payoh.
- Indoor futsal and squash courts equipped with drone gates.
- Free booking via SAFRA app or web portal.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 30 Jul 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 9 Sept 2026, 01:23
- Last updated
- 30 Jul 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- Singapore CAAS Newsroom：CAAS and SAFRA Trial Unmanned Aircraft Flying Areas at Four SAFRA Clubhouses (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 30 Jul 2026, 08:00