Standard for civilian drones published

On Friday, China published its first mandatory national standard for the civil drone industry to ensure the sector’s healthy development. The policy, due to take effect on June 1 next year, will address the quality and safety risks presented by unmanned civil aerial vehicles, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation. The standard includes mandatory technical requirements covering 17 areas including electronic fences, remote identification and emergency disposal processes. The standard is applicable to micro, light and small drones, but does not apply to model airplanes.