Badge Requirements

To gain this badge, Scouts must complete the requirements in one of the following alternatives:

Alternative A

• Attend a UA workshop at the Unmanned Aircraft Flying Area (UAFA).
  
  

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic UA regulations in Singapore.
  
  

• Operate the UA in the following manner:
  
  (a) Start-up the UA.
  (b) Take-off safely.
  (c) Fly a formation as guided by the instructor.
  (d) Land the UA.

Alternative B

• Explain your understanding on the following two terms:
  
  (a) No-Fly Zones and locations in Singapore.
  (b) Unmanned Aircraft Flying Area (UAFA) and locations in Singapore.

• Choose one of the following two activities:
  
  (a) Either through manual flying or programmming using a multirotor UA, perform a level square nose following circuit. Conduct must be done in an indoor setting with circuit minimum 2 by 2 metres. Record a video of the entire flight.
  (b) Choose any of the below UA, attempt to build a scale model either from recycled materials, commercial kit, or from plans available from the Internet, model clubs or shops. Describe a brief history, its primary/specific use here in Singapore and explain the parts/functions of the model.
  
  - Recreational/commercial UA (e.g. DJI, Parrot, Ruko, Autel)
  - Military UA (e.g. Hermes, Heron, Orbiter)

• Present your findings in a journal using Powerpoint or Word Document. Share and present your findings with others in the Troop.

Alternative C

• Carry out research into UA operations here in Singapore. Your findings should include either a model (if any)/Powerpoint or Word Document that you have made to illustrate some aspect of your research. Other resource materials such as diagrams and pictures should be used wherever possible. Research topics would be:
  
  (a) State the requirements of UA Registration, the cost and where to purchase.
  (b) Singapore No-Fly Zones and designated flying areas.
  (c) Use-cases for UA in Singapore (Reservoir monitoring, building inspections, drone displays, etc).
  (d) Different categories of UA and its uses (Fixed-Wing Aeroplane, Rotorcraft, Powered-Lift, Airship, etc).
  
  

• In the course of your research, visit at least one place of interest that is directly relevant to your project. For example, Unmanned Aircraft Flying Area (UAFA), a drone display or the Maritime Drone Estate (MDE).
  
  

• Present your findings in a journal using Powerpoint or Word Document. Share and present your findings with others in the Troop.