“Where can we safely fly drones in Singapore?”

We regularly hear this question from trainees undergoing our Academy courses, local drone enthusiasts and visitors to Singapore

In this blogpost, several of our CAAS-licensed academy graduates and experienced UAV pilots have come together to uncover the top 8 favourite locations to fly drones in Singapore safely.

Garuda Plex Map with NFZ data and the top 8 favourite locations to fly drones in Singapore
(updated as of 6 March 2018)
Click here to download map (JPG format)

1. Old Holland Road Field

Also known as “Blackmore Drive Field” by some pilots, OHR field is the CAAS assessment site for anyone attaining their UOP certification. Now you know where you should practice your skills before UOP assessment.

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Scenic: ★★☆☆☆
Beginner-friendly: ★★★★☆
Accessible: ★★★☆☆
(Private transport recommended)

2. Republic Avenue Field

The most accessible of all fields by public transport (Nicoll Highway MRT), Republic Avenue field is located near the Nicoll Highway. Avoid flying over traffic or near the MRT building to minimize risks involved.

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Scenic: ★★★☆☆
Beginner-friendly: ★★★☆☆
Accessible: ★★★★★

3. Marina Mall Road Field

Marina Mall Road field offers drone pilots scenic aerial shots over renowned tourist spots like Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by The Bay. Beware not to fly into the Gardens’ area due to private land ownership.

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Scenic: ★★★★★
Beginner-friendly: ★★★★☆
Accessible: ★★☆☆☆
(Private transport recommended)

4. Marina Gardens Drive Field

Located (almost) in between Marina Mall Road field and Marina Barrage field, this field is further up from the Marina Cruise Centre. Avoid flying too near or over the cruise centre as additional permissions are required.

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Scenic: ★★★☆☆
Beginner-friendly: ★★☆☆☆
Accessible: ★★★★☆

5. Kallang Road Field

Most accessible by bus, Kallang Road field is located in between Kallang MRT station and Lavender MRT station. Here you can get the nearest shot of Singapore National Stadium.

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Scenic: ★★★★☆
Beginner-friendly: ★★★☆☆
Accessible: ★★★★☆

6. Tanjung Rhu View Field

Tanjung Rhu View field is located right across from Republic Avenue field over Kallang river. There is a green patch opposite Costa Rhu occasionally occupied for events.

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Scenic: ★★★★★
Beginner-friendly: ★★☆☆☆
Accessible: ★★★☆☆
(Private transport recommended)

7. Marina East Drive Field

This is one of our favourite fields for Professional Multirotor Pilot Course‘s outdoor training due to its serenity. All our academy graduates have a shared memory over this field with its occasionally intimidating sea breeze.

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Scenic: ★★★☆☆
Beginner-friendly: ★★★★☆
Accessible: ★☆☆☆☆
(Private transport recommended)

8. Marina Barrage Field

This is the most popular field of this list. Expect to meet other drone enthusiasts be it weekday or weekend. Beware not to fly over the barrage building and taking off from the top of the building is prohibited.

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Scenic: ★★★★★
Beginner-friendly: ★★☆☆☆
Accessible: ★★★☆☆

Disclaimers:

All fields are screened based on No Fly Zone (NFZ) data published by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

Content contributors:

1. Hozea Ngoh, CAAS-licensed drone pilot
2. Alex Soh, CAAS-licensed drone pilot
3. Tan Yu Da, CAAS-licensed drone pilot
4. Chwee Guan, trained drone pilot
5. Charles Koh, trained drone pilot

Planning to fly your drones at places out of the list?

Use the Garuda Plex Map to check whether the location is part of a restricted zone or near an airport or airbase to ensure compliance.

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