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From November 15, Beijing will ban not only the flight, but also the possession, storage and transport of drones throughout the city. The measure comes after the accident of a plane against the CICT tower in June, and in a context of growing concern about the use of unmanned aircraft for military and surveillance purposes. What does China seek to protect and what does this decision on airspace control and security in the capital reveal?
From November 15, Beijing will ban not only the flight, but also the possession, storage and transport of drones throughout the city. The measure comes after the accident of a plane against the CICT tower in June, and in a context of growing concern about the use of unmanned aircraft for military and surveillance purposes. What does China seek to protect and what does this decision on airspace control and security in the capital reveal?
