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Singapore's drone club for flyers, creators and hobbyists

Get better at flying and filming, no experience needed. Learn with a friendly community, join meet-ups and grow your drone skills together.

  • Open to everyone
  • 160+ members
  • Beginner friendly
  • No drone needed

What the club offers

Fly more, film better, meet other flyers

  • Community flying meet-ups

    Relaxed, community-led sessions in parks across Singapore to sharpen your drone control.

  • Aerial filming tips

    Improve cinematic moves, master camera angles and pick up editing tips from other members.

  • Supportive WhatsApp group

    Ask questions, get quick feedback, vote in polls and hear about meet-ups first.

The club experience

How you'll learn, fly and grow with us

  • Fly with confidence

    • Practise smooth moves with tips from experienced flyers
    • Build confidence in relaxed sessions
  • Meet-ups and flying events

    • Outdoor sessions at parks around Singapore
    • New routes, drills and group challenges
  • A community to lean on

    • Quick help or advice in the WhatsApp group
    • Tips, polls and casual club activities

From our members

What flyers say

  • The WhatsApp group surprised me because people are actually active and helpful. Whenever I had small questions, someone replied quickly and the trainers chipped in too. The vibe is friendly and not stressy at all and it is nice knowing there are people I can ask or even meet up with to fly. It made learning feel a lot less scary!

    Vanessa L., photography hobbyistMember of SG Drone Club
  • Honestly I came in a bit blur about flying drones, but the lessons were very clear and easy to follow. The trainers were patient and kept checking in to make sure we understood what we were doing. The hands-on part helped the most because I could try things out and fix my mistakes on the spot. I left feeling very confident.

    Jun Hao T., engineering studentCompleted Drone Operation Essentials
  • 4.9 ★from 6,840 Google reviews
  • 200,000+learners trained
  • 15,000+companies trained

Want more than the community?

Take your flying further with a course

Guided training from Ascendo Academy, a UATO provider.

  • 4 days, up to 70% SWDA funding for eligible learners

    Drone Operation Essentials

    Build strong operating skills: flight data, aerodynamics, air law and environmental factors, through theory, simulator training and outdoor flying. SkillsFuture Credit claimable.

    View course

  • Licensing, UABT from $10

    Drone licence (UABT and UAPL)

    Need a licence to fly commercially or heavier drones? Start with UA Basic Training online, or go straight to UAPL training and assessment.

    See licence options

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How does the SG Drone Club WhatsApp group work?

Just join the group. Members share tips, short videos, flying spots and updates on upcoming sessions. Ask for advice, find people to fly with, or simply read along. There's no commitment: join activities only when you want to.

Do I need experience or my own drone?

No. Meet-ups and courses are beginner-friendly and school drones are available. You'll learn to fly safely, understand local rules and build confidence in a guided setting.

Do I have to sign up for a course to join?

No. The club is open to everyone, with no course enrolment required.

What will I get from a drone course?

Practical flying skills, a full understanding of local drone regulations and the confidence to fly responsibly. On completing a WSQ course you'll also receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA).

Your drone community, right on WhatsApp

What are you waiting for?

Join a friendly community of drone flyers of all levels. Get tips, take part in polls and hear about meet-ups. No course enrolment needed.

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Drone

Field of study

Drone

Drone operation and aerial filming.

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