Beijing will impose a complete ban on flying and flying drones from November 15, and violators will be punished
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress in Beijing, China, passed new revised regulations that will prohibit flying and possessing drones in the city from November 15, triggering heated discussions among netizens.
Quick Look
- The Standing Committee of the People's Congress in Beijing, China, revised and approved the regulations on the management of unmanned aircraft, announcing that flying and possessing drones in the city will be completely prohibited from November 15.
- Violators will be punished or held criminally responsible, triggering heated discussions and concerns among the public and netizens.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Standing Committee of the People's Congress in Beijing, China, revised the "Beijing Unmanned Aircraft Management Regulations" to implement comprehensive control over drones in the city.
Beijing, China, has banned flying drones in the city since November 15, not even possessing them. (Picture taken from Weibo)
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress in Beijing, China, voted on the 11th to pass the newly revised "Beijing Unmanned Aircraft Management Regulations". From November 15, flying drones in the city, and even possessing them, is prohibited. This is believed to be to avoid a recurrence of the incident in which the tallest building in Beijing, "CITIC Tower (China Zun)" was hit by a light aircraft. Chinese netizens started talking after seeing the regulations. Many people speculated that other places may follow suit, calling "Is DJI going to be doomed?"
It can be seen from the revised Beijing drone regulations that all administrative areas in Beijing are controlled airspace, and drone flights are completely prohibited. It is also prohibited to possess and store drones and their core parts in the city. It is prohibited to transport and carry drones and their core parts into Beijing. Individuals or units that violate regulations will be fined, and criminal liability will be pursued if a crime is constituted.
Before November 15, people in Beijing must send their own drones to other places. The city government also provides services such as on-site repurchase, scrap recycling, and mailing to other places. Some netizens can’t help complaining that the government’s recycling approach is simply “taking advantage of the situation.” Some people point out that the ban on flying is okay, but the ban on possession is too outrageous.
In addition, many Chinese netizens discussed whether "DJI is going to end." Some people thought that it would be okay if Beijing blocked it, but many people felt that the no-fly zone would continue to expand, and Shanghai might be the next one. People in Tianjin and Guangzhou also clamored for a ban on drones, which made Chinese netizens lament that "this is almost a devastating blow to civilian drones."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
From November 15th, Beijing will officially implement the ban on flying and holding drones.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will other cities follow Beijing's lead in implementing bans?
- How much compensation will existing holders receive?
