In 2020, the number of registered drones in China reached 517 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. In addition to that, the CAAC places restrictions on the areas which allow drone operation as well as height.
Number of registered drones in China from 2018 to 2020
(in 1,000s)
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Civil Aviation Administration of China. (June 10, 2021). Number of registered drones in China from 2018 to 2020 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1254748/china-number-of-registered-drones/
Civil Aviation Administration of China. "Number of registered drones in China from 2018 to 2020 (in 1,000s)." Chart. June 10, 2021. Statista. Accessed October 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1254748/china-number-of-registered-drones/
Civil Aviation Administration of China. (2021). Number of registered drones in China from 2018 to 2020 (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1254748/china-number-of-registered-drones/
Civil Aviation Administration of China. "Number of Registered Drones in China from 2018 to 2020 (in 1,000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 10 Jun 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1254748/china-number-of-registered-drones/
Civil Aviation Administration of China, Number of registered drones in China from 2018 to 2020 (in 1,000s) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1254748/china-number-of-registered-drones/ (last visited October 31, 2024)
Number of registered drones in China from 2018 to 2020 (in 1,000s) [Graph], Civil Aviation Administration of China, June 10, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1254748/china-number-of-registered-drones/