Shenzhen pilot program regulates drones

Shenzhen has moved a step forward in regulating the booming industry for unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, as the southern city in Guangdong province launched a trial traffic management program on Monday.

The trial program aims to regulate flight activities of civilian UAVs, guide users in flying drones legally and ensure public safety.

As part of the program, the city introduced provisional flight management measures for UAVs. The document provides a guideline under which UAV enterprises and users may operate drones.