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Beijing bans drone possession in the city after earlier moves to tighten rules

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Newest development Sep 13, 2026 · 2 reportsBeijing Bans Drones in Sweeping Curbs After Citic Tower Crash

BEIJING (AP) — Beijing is banning the possession of drones within city limits in new rules announced Sunday that further tighten its regulations on drones, which already include a May ban on sales of the devices. The ban on possession will come into effect in mid-November.

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  1. Beijing bans drone possession in the city after earlier moves to tighten rules

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

  2. Newest

    Beijing Bans Drones in Sweeping Curbs After Citic Tower Crash

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Beijing bans drone possession in the city after earlier moves to tighten rules (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    BEIJING (AP) — Beijing is banning the possession of drones within city limits in new rules announced Sunday that further tighten its regulations on drones, which already include a May ban on sales of the devices. The ban on possession will come into effect in mid-November.

  2. New York Post

    Beijing bans drone possession after pilot killed in June skyscraper accident (opens New York Post)

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    A small aircraft's crash left 13 others injured, prompting Beijing to tighten drone regulations.

  3. Bloomberg

    Beijing Bans Drones in Sweeping Curbs After Citic Tower Crash (opens Bloomberg)

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    Beijing has banned the possession and use of recreational drones as part of moves to bolster security in the capital after a light plane crashed into the city’s tallest skyscraper in June.

  4. Breitbart News

    Beijing Imposes Total Ban on Drones Months After Deadly Plane Crash (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Beijing local government authorities on Sunday announced a complete ban on the possession of drones within the Chinese capital, citing security concerns.

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