China’s High Flying Drone Dilemma Highlights Tension Between Innovation and Aviation Safety

China’s High Flying Drone Dilemma Highlights Tension Between Innovation and Aviation Safety

  • December 22, 2025

Drones Push Into Dangerous Airspace China’s rapid advances in drone technology are creating a new regulatory challenge as unmanned aircraft begin operating at altitudes once reserved for commercial aviation. Recent reports of drones flying above eight thousand metres, approaching the height of Mount

Commercial Drone Operations Expand as China Approves Wider Licenses for 2025

Commercial Drone Operations Expand as China Approves Wider Licenses for 2025

  • November 24, 2025

China is entering a new stage of commercial drone development as regulators approve expanded operating licenses that allow drones to perform a broader range of tasks across logistics, agriculture, emergency response, and infrastructure inspection. The new licensing rules, set to take effect throughout