China halts drone shows across the country as airspace controls tighten
Scheduled drone performances at tourist attractions and events across China have been grounded as the country steps up scrutiny of low-altitude aviation, although in many cases no clear reason was given for the cancellation. Tourist attractions and event organisers in 11 provinces and regions, including Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Shandong, Guangdong and Hainan, took the unusual step last week of…
China has halted drone performances across the country as the government tightens scrutiny of low-altitude aviation following a recent incident. The cancellation of drone shows in 11 provinces and regions, including Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Shandong, Guangdong, and Hainan, has been attributed to "compliance with airspace controls."
No clear reason was provided for the cancellations, which occurred from Friday onwards and have yet to resume. This move comes after a two-seat sport aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, killing the pilot and injuring 13 people in June. Despite the typhoon Dolphin affecting several regions, many provinces where drone shows were cancelled were not expected to be impacted.
The Chinese government is reportedly identifying the "low-altitude economy" as an emerging sector, encompassing various drone-related activities, services, and businesses.
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