Beijing Bans Drones in Sweeping Curbs After Citic Tower Crash The Beijing municipal government's decision to ban recreational drones has sent shockwaves through the city's skies and beyond.
The measures, while well intentioned, are an overreaction that threatens to strangle a hobby enjoyed by countless citizens and created new opportunities for entrepreneurs.
This crackdown is a response to the tragic incident involving a light plane crashing into the Citic Tower in June. The accident claimed one life and injured several others, with the pilot being the sole fatality.