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Last updated on April 14, 2026

China Drone Registration

At China Drone Registration, we provide the latest drone regulations and restrictions in China, updated no-fly zone information across the country, step-by-step registration instructions, and answers to frequently asked questions.

We specialize in assisting individuals who plan to fly drones in China but are unable to register them with the CAAC. Our team can complete the registration process in just 20 minutes.

Table of Contents
  1. Latest Regulations
  2. Register Your Drone
  3. Reviews
  4. FAQs
  5. Fly Zones Check
Alert
Bringing Drones into Beijing Is Prohibited
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New drone regulations in Beijing will take effect on May 1. The main impact for tourists is that bringing drones into Beijing will no longer be allowed. Previously, drones were simply not permitted to be used within the city.

At this stage, it is still unclear whether tourists can bring drones into China via international flights. However, what we can confirm is that departing from Beijing with a drone will not be possible. You will not be allowed to carry a drone into Beijing, whether by flight or train.

Therefore, if Beijing is your final destination before returning home, your drone may need to be left in China.

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Also, due to a drone accident in August 2025, Shanghai now has much stricter checks. Please avoid flying anywhere in the city, including Zhujiajiao Water Town. In the past months, over 500 people have been fined and more than 300 drones confiscated.

Latest Regulations

As of January 1, 2026, China has tightened its rules on drone use, officially classifying drones as aircraft under national aviation law. Many popular locations, including major cities and historical sites, are now restricted without special permission.

  1. Real-name registration required for nearly all drones.
  2. Drones are required to be incapable of flight before activation and after deactivation, and all drones must be equipped with an operational identification module. This may result in many older models being unusable in China.
  3. Maximum altitude: 120 m AGL (Above Ground Level). If you take off from the top of a building that is 60 meters high, you can only fly up to a maximum of 60 meters.
  4. DJI maps do not show all restricted zones, so pilots must cross-reference the official CAAC maps. Flying without compliance may result in fines or confiscation.

Register Your Drone

We offer drone registration services for a fee of US$50. Submit your drone details and make the payment, and we can complete the registration in one or two hours.

If you have multiple drones to register or any issues uploading drone photos, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

The whole process took less than 15 mins and was effortless. On top of that, went beyond to answer a lot of my newbie questions. Saved me a lot of time and effort vs if I went direct with the China Aviation authority. I tried it, it was not worth the time nor effort, especially without the local number nor the language. read more Edwin, Singapore

Your drone info

eg. DJI MAVIC 4 PRO(64G)
The serial number is on the drone, not the battery
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Dates and destinations to use the drone *

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What Customers' Say

Quick and simple registration process. They are also fast in responding emails.
CK Mark, Malaysia
Very responsive and helpful especially for first time drone user in China.
Kelvin Chua, Singapore
Mercier help me a lot with the registration of my drone in China. Very fast and eficient! Recommended 100%!
Ginkgo Audiovisuals, Spain
Fast and responsive. I don't have a Chinese phone number so this service was perfect for my needs.
Mike Mah, Canada
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