Drones Fall from Sky as Beijing Tightens Grip on City Skies The city's airspace will become significantly quieter from November 15, as a new regulation takes effect banning residents and businesses from possessing or storing drones and key drone components within city limits.
This move marks the latest step in Beijing's escalating crackdown on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which have grown increasingly popular among hobbyists and professionals.
The Writing Was on the Wall Concerns about drone safety and security have been mounting, fueled by reports of near misses between drones and commercial airliners, as well as instances of rogue drones being used for surveillance or even terrorism.