Beijing Puts a Total Ban on Drones in Response to Deadly Crash Beijing's decision to ban drones entirely is a stark reminder that some boundaries are meant to be kept.
The city's newly revised regulations on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) take effect from November 15, with a no fly zone already in place since September 20.
The restrictions extend beyond flying drones; possessing, storing, transporting, or bringing them into the city is also prohibited, except in exceptional circumstances.