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Beijing Bans Drone Possession After Tightening Aviation Security Rules

Beijing bans drone possession in the city after earlier moves to tighten rules · livemint.com

Beijing is making its drone rules much stricter.

Starting Nov.

15, people will not be allowed to keep drones in the city.

They also cannot store important drone parts there.

Beijing had already stopped drone sales in May.

Drone owners previously had to register their devices using their real names.

The government says the rules are connected to security concerns.

A small aircraft crash in June killed the pilot and hurt 13 people, although the reports do not say it was caused by a drone.

Owners can receive small subsidies if they sell or recycle their drones, or they can move them out of Beijing.

Key facts

Possession ban: Possession or storage of drones and key components in Beijing will be banned from Nov. 15.
Earlier sales ban: Beijing banned drone sales under rules that took effect May 1.
Registration: Existing owners had to register drones using their real names and identities.
Flight restrictions: Unauthorized drone flights are barred, and Beijing’s administrative area is restricted airspace.
Enforcement: Authorities may confiscate drones and impose fines on individuals and companies.
Owner options: Owners may sell at designated buyback locations, recycle drones, or ship them outside Beijing.
Related accident: A small aircraft crash in late June killed the pilot and injured 13 people.

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