Beijing bans drones and their components from 15 November

New restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicles in China's capital

Chinese authorities have introduced strict bans on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in Beijing. From 15 November, regulations taking effect in the capital prohibit not only drone flights but also their storage, transportation, and import into the city. The restrictions also extend to key components of these devices.

According to Associated Press, violations of these rules are subject to equipment confiscation and fines for offenders.

Reasons for tightened control

The strengthening of regulatory measures is a reaction to an incident that occurred in June. At that time, a small aircraft crashed into a skyscraper in Beijing. According to reports, the pilot died, and 13 other people were injured.

It is worth noting that restrictions had previously been in place over Beijing, prohibiting almost all non-commercial drone flights.

What drone owners should do

For those who already possess unmanned devices, there is an option to sell or dispose of their drones through specially designated collection points. Additionally, before the new rules officially took effect, it was permitted to transport the equipment out of the capital.