Beijing to ban drone possession, citing security
The rules, effective Nov 15, ban the possession, storage and operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Beijing.
Following a small plane crash that killed a pilot and injured 13 others, Beijing has announced plans to ban the possession of drones within the city's limits starting November 15. The new regulations, aimed at enhancing airspace safety, also prohibit flights in Beijing's airspace and the transportation of drones or their components into the city.
The municipal government, which already banned drone sales in May, now requires all drone owners to dispose of their devices or relocate them outside Beijing by the specified date. Failure to comply may result in confiscation and fines, with authorities offering subsidies for owners to scrap their gadgets, sell them through buy-back channels, or receive free shipping to mail them out of the city.
Special exemptions may be granted for uses such as counter-terrorism, agriculture, disaster relief, and research.
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