Consumer Drone → China

CAAC registration required; strict rules

Details

China requires all drones to be registered with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Real-name registration mandatory. No-fly zones include airports, military installations, government buildings, Tiananmen Square, and sensitive border areas. Flying without registration is a criminal offence.

Quantity limit

With CAAC registration only

Documentation required

• CAAC real-name registration

Legal reference

CAAC UAS regulations

Practical advice

Register at the CAAC UAS platform before flying. Beijing and many major cities have extensive no-fly zones.

Customs authority

General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) · http://www.customs.gov.cn