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  • 53 Year Old Drone User Arrested At Marina Barrage

    53 Year Old Drone User Arrested At Marina Barrage

    A 53-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday (Aug 9) after he was spotted flying a drone at Marina Barrage amid tighter security for this year’s National Day Parade (NDP).

    A police spokesperson told TODAY that the man was seen flying his drone around 3pm at the Marina Barrage, which was within the special event area

    He was arrested and had his drone seized. Investigations are in progress, the spokesperson added.

    The floating platform where the NDP was held had been designated a special event area, and no one was allowed to carry or fly unmanned aerial vehicles, including drones, within the area without a valid permit.

    To enforce the ban, the police and the Singapore Armed Forces deployed more personnel to patrol the area around the parade venue to look out for drone operators.

    A drone radar system was also deployed to help to detect and track unauthorised drones flying in the parade area. Overall security measures were also increased.

     

    Source: www.todayonline.com

  • Man Issued Stern Warning For Flying Unauthorised Drone During SEA Games Closing Ceremony

    Man Issued Stern Warning For Flying Unauthorised Drone During SEA Games Closing Ceremony

    A 55-year-old man has been issued a stern warning by authorities after he flew an unmanned aircraft in the vicinity of the National Stadium, which has been gazetted as a Special Event Area.

    Police said that the incident took place on Jun 16 during the Closing Ceremony of the 28th SEA Games.

    The man had used the drone to take photos of the fireworks display at the ceremony even though he did not have a permit to do so in a Special Event Area. After completing investigations and consulting the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the man was given a stern warning on Jun 18.

    Police added that flying such an aircraft without a permit can threaten public safety and security, especially in areas where large crowds are gathered. Flying one near a fireworks area is also especially dangerous and can cause harm to those watching the display.

     

    Source: www.channelnewsasia.com