Beijing tightens drone rules with buyback after Citic Tower crash

Beijing has launched a drone buyback and tightened restrictions ahead of a November 15 deadline to clear the skies around the capital after a June incident in which a light aircraft crashed into Citic Tower. Preregistered drone owners can cash in up to RMB 3,000, while others must remove drones or keep them within no-fly zones as police step up enforcement. The move highlights China’s ongoing regulatory crackdown on drones despite it being the world’s largest producer of commercial drones.