New rules to rein in illegal flights

China will soon publish regulations for civilian unmanned aircraft that will help put an end to irregular flights, according to an industry insider.

Ke Yubao, executive secretary-general of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of China, said on Monday that the Civil Aviation Administration of China has drafted a provisional regulation on the operation of light-duty civilian drones and is soliciting suggestions and opinions.

"The regulation will be published as soon as early December," he said.