China is implementing a ban on the sale of drones in Beijing, effective Friday, along with new regulations requiring permits for drone flights. The measures also prohibit renting or bringing drones and their key components into the capital. Drone owners must register their devices with the police.
Drones and flying taxis fall under China's "low-altitude economy," a strategic priority expected to generate over two trillion yuan ($290 billion) by 2035. The BBC's Laura Bicker reports that authorities cite public safety concerns as the reason for tightening regulations.