China adjusts restrictions on unregulated civilian drones that can be used for military purposes (apnews.com)
from Stamau123@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 31 Jul 2024 13:09
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BANGKOK (AP) — China says it will prohibit the export of all unregulated civilian drones that can be used for military purposes or in terrorist activities and that certain drone features will be restricted as the East Asian country faces repeated Western criticism for its stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday in a statement the decision was made to also prevent the use of drones in “the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction,” adding that aspects such as infrared imaging equipment lasers for target indication and high-precision inertial measurement equipment will be placed on an export control list.

Meanwhile, the ministry announced it was also removing temporary restrictions placed on civilian drones. It didn’t specify which type, but last year Beijing restricted the exports of long-range drones while citing Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The latest regulations will come into effect on September 1.

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UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world on 31 Jul 2024 13:18 next collapse

Just like China to impose big government regulations on our 2nd Amendment liberties

wurzelgummidge@lemmy.world on 31 Jul 2024 13:51 collapse

You could always ask Boeing to make them

UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world on 31 Jul 2024 14:00 collapse

100x the price and they blow up on the launch pad?

No thank you.

wurzelgummidge@lemmy.world on 31 Jul 2024 13:54 next collapse

… spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity …

They always do, don’t they

another@discuss.online on 31 Jul 2024 15:48 collapse

Wouldn’t you?

FlyingSquid@lemmy.world on 31 Jul 2024 14:00 next collapse

China: “We do not support the terrorist regime in Ukraine and will allow Russia to use drones in order to stop this terrorism.”

NoneYa@lemm.ee on 31 Jul 2024 17:36 collapse

Same thing I was thinking. I’ve seen the drone videos but it always seems to be Ukrainian soldiers using DJI Mavic drones. I can’t recall Russia using them and with their budget, I’m sure they have specialized drones.

All this does is hurt Ukraine.

magic_smoke@links.hackliberty.org on 31 Jul 2024 15:45 collapse

That sounds kind of vague. Please leave my cheap flight controllers alone.