China bans drone possession in Beijing following deadly crash
Beijing's municipal government has announced new regulations prohibiting drone ownership, effective November 15.
Beijing's municipal government announced new rules on Sunday banning drone possession within the city, according to Anadolu Agency. The regulations are set to take effect on November 15.
The ban follows a deadly drone crash in the Chinese capital in recent months, though specific details about the incident were not provided in the announcement.
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- China bans drone possession in Beijing months after deadly crash — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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