Beijing bans drone sales even as rest of world buys Chinese drones
China’s new clampdown on drone sales and even the storage of drone components within the capital of Beijing stands out in a country that effectively built the global market for affordable commercial drones. The unprecedented citywide rules taking effect on May 1 come as authorities tighten drone regulations across the country and enforce flight restrictions more strictly. Chinese officials are refining drone regulations because “enforcement and rules have been uneven…








