Beijing Imposes Total Ban on Drones Months After Deadly Plane Crash– www.breitbart.com
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Beijing local government authorities on Sunday announced a complete ban on the possession of drones within the Chinese capital, citing security concerns.
The new prohibitions are set to go into effect on November 15.
They further tighten regulations on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) imposed by the local communist government earlier this year. Beijing is widely known for boasting the most rigorous of restrictions on drones in all of China.
Per AFP, the new restrictions prohibit individuals from possessing or storing drones, as well as transporting any of its components into Beijing. The flying of drones in Beijing airspace will only be allowed for exceptional circumstances, such as emergencies or “counter-terrorism.”
Existing owners of drone devices in Beijing have until the November 15 deadline to dispose of their devices or move them out of the Chinese capital. Failure to comply with reportedly result in fines and the confiscation of the UAVs.
