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May 29, 2026 1:51 PM Rules update • Updated to reflect the strict permit requirements and no-fly zones in Xinjiang. Added warnings about sensitive border areas and the mandatory registration rule.

Place: Xinjiang

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Flight status	Unknown	NoFly
Summary	—	Drone flights are heavily restricted in Xinjiang. Special government permits are required for almost all flights, and many areas are completely off-limits. Bringing a drone into the region without prior approval is not recommended.
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## Permit Requirement:
Most areas require explicit government permission before flying.

## No-Fly Zones:
Many sensitive locations, including military sites and border areas, are strictly prohibited.

## Registration:
National real-name registration is mandatory.

## Penalties:
Violations can lead to confiscation, fines, or detention.

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+ ## Permit Requirement:
+ Most areas require explicit government permission before flying.
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+ ## No-Fly Zones:
+ Many sensitive locations, including military sites and border areas, are strictly prohibited.
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+ ## Registration:
+ National real-name registration is mandatory.
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+ ## Penalties:
+ Violations can lead to confiscation, fines, or detention.

May 29, 2026 1:41 PM Rules update • Added the ban effective May 1, 2026. This updates the airport zone to a strict no-fly area with no exceptions for tourists or hobbyists, and includes the new regulations prohibiting drone sales and transport into the city.

Place: Beijing Daxing International Airport

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Restriction type	Ground	Air
Flight status	Unknown	NoFly
Summary	—	Drone flights are completely prohibited at Beijing Daxing Airport. As of May 1, 2026, the entire city is a no-fly zone, meaning no recreational flights are permitted near the airport. Bringing a drone into the city or purchasing one locally is also illegal.
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## Restriction:
The airport perimeter and all of Beijing are restricted airspace. Special government approval is required for any flight, but it is not granted for hobby use.

## Transport:
Carrying a drone into the airport or city via any transport method is illegal. Delivery services block all drone shipments to this area.
## Registration: 
While drones must be registered with authorities, this does not grant permission to fly within the airport zone.

## Penalties:
Violations result in immediate confiscation, fines, or potential criminal charges.

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+ ## Restriction:
+ The airport perimeter and all of Beijing are restricted airspace. Special government approval is required for any flight, but it is not granted for hobby use.
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+ ## Transport:
+ Carrying a drone into the airport or city via any transport method is illegal. Delivery services block all drone shipments to this area.
+ ## Registration: 
+ While drones must be registered with authorities, this does not grant permission to fly within the airport zone.
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+ ## Penalties:
+ Violations result in immediate confiscation, fines, or potential criminal charges.

May 28, 2026 9:52 PM Rules update • Added the ban that started on May 1, 2026. This makes the airport zone a strict no-fly area with no exceptions for tourists or hobbyists.

Place: Beijing Capital International Airport

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Field	Before	After
Restriction type	Ground	Air
Flight status	Unknown	NoFly
Summary	—	Flying drones is completely banned at Beijing Capital Airport. As of May 2026, the restriction covers the entire city, so no recreational flights are allowed anywhere near the airport. You cannot even bring a drone into the city or buy one locally.

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## Restriction:

- The whole airport zone and Beijing city are off-limits. You need special government approval to fly, which is not granted for hobby use.

- Carrying a drone through the airport or into the city by train or car is illegal. 

-  If you own a drone, you must register it with authorities, but this does not allow you to fly in this zone.

- Breaking these rules means your drone will be taken away, and you could face heavy fines or criminal charges.

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+ ## Restriction:
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+ - The whole airport zone and Beijing city are off-limits. You need special government approval to fly, which is not granted for hobby use.
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+ - Carrying a drone through the airport or into the city by train or car is illegal. 
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+ -  If you own a drone, you must register it with authorities, but this does not allow you to fly in this zone.
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+ - Breaking these rules means your drone will be taken away, and you could face heavy fines or criminal charges.

May 28, 2026 9:34 PM Rules update • Updated to reflect the ban effective 1 May 2026, covering sales, transport, and flight restrictions alongside registration requirements

Place: Beijing

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Field	Before	After
Restriction type	Ground	Air
Flight status	Unknown	NoFly
Summary	—	Drone flights are banned in all of Beijing without prior approval. Transporting drones into the city is also prohibited.

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## Effective date:
1 May 2026 




## Area:
Entire administrative area of Beijing

## Restrictions:

- Outdoor flights require prior authorisation
- Buying, selling, or transporting drones into Beijing is illegal
- Owners must complete real-name registration by 30 April 2026
- Penalties include fines and confiscation 

## Exceptions: 
Special clearance granted for emergency services and approved research only

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+ ## Effective date:
+ 1 May 2026 
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+ ## Area:
+ Entire administrative area of Beijing
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+ ## Restrictions:
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+ - Outdoor flights require prior authorisation
+ - Buying, selling, or transporting drones into Beijing is illegal
+ - Owners must complete real-name registration by 30 April 2026
+ - Penalties include fines and confiscation 
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+ ## Exceptions: 
+ Special clearance granted for emergency services and approved research only