Number of registered drone users in China 2018-2020

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Daniel Slotta,
Sep 19, 2023
In 2020, the number of registered drone operators in China reached 558 thousand. In China, all drones whose weight exceeds 250 grams have to register with the relevant authorities. Drones that weigh more than seven kilograms need another special license from the country's aviation regulatory body.

Number of registered drone operators in China from 2018 to 2020 (in 1,000s)

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Release date

June 2021

Region

China

Survey time period

2018 to 2020

Supplementary notes

Figures prior to 2020 are taken from earlier reports.

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