China Tightens Drone Restrictions in Beijing After Fatal Crash
The new regulations, announced by Beijing’s municipal government Sunday, are scheduled to take effect on Nov. 15. They expand existing restrictions that already cover the use and sale of drones across the city.
The measures also prohibit residents from keeping or storing drones they already own and establish procedures for disposing of the devices. Authorities say the additional requirements are intended to reinforce security and improve control over unmanned aircraft.
The decision follows a June incident in which a small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, the Citic Tower, also known as China Zun, resulting in the pilot’s death.
Beijing is also preparing to introduce a no-fly zone covering the capital and surrounding areas beginning Sept. 20. The restrictions will primarily apply to flights considered non-essential, while commercial aviation and emergency rescue operations will remain exempt.
The municipal government says it will “further tighten control measures and comprehensively investigate hidden safety hazards … to strengthen airspace security management,” as part of efforts to improve the safety of the city’s airspace.
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