Drones are helping police forces across China break up drug rings, stamp out terrorist threats and fight official corruption. In Kashgar, a western region, police deploy the UAV AT-100 by Chinese firm Shenzhen Art-Tech R/C Hobby to fly surveillance missions against potential terrorists. "Police UAVs play an irreplaceable role in emergencies and daily security affairs," … [Read more...] about Police Drones Unleashed in China
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China’s New Drone Regulations
An unmanned aircraft crashed into power lines and caused a massive blackout in Sichuan, the English version of China Central Television, CCTV reports. The crash comes as China's Civil Aviation Authority releases new drone regulations which will be implemented on a trial basis. As China's drone industry has rapidly expanded, citizens in China have become increasingly … [Read more...] about China’s New Drone Regulations
Will China Dominate the Drone Market?
With a cluster of drone manufacturers and a flood of new investment, is China poised to dominate the drone market? From today's perspective, that depends on which segment of the drone market you consider. There is no doubt that when it comes to manufacturing of consumer drones, China has already achieved dominant status. With drone giant DJI leading the way - holding at this … [Read more...] about Will China Dominate the Drone Market?
China to Ban Drone Delivery
While China was one of the first countries to trial drone delivery the fledgling industry may take a blow this month. At the General Aviation Development Summit in Beijing last week, Ke Yuyu, the secretary of the China Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) secretary Ke Yuyu said that new drone regulations are to be released this month. The rules are in the midst of … [Read more...] about China to Ban Drone Delivery
Drone Pilot Demand Soars in China
Most drone enthusiasts already know that China will continue to play a huge role in the “Game of Drones.” After all, it is home to DJI, the company that currently holds 70 percent of the global commercial drone market. The firm has grown from 20 employees to 2,800 and has sparked a UAV Renaissance in China, created a growing need for drone pilots on the mainland. According … [Read more...] about Drone Pilot Demand Soars in China
