In 2019, 87 percent of UAV users who registered with China's aviation regulatory body were private users. In the early stages of the commercial drone industry development, most UAVs were non-commercial. However, in recent years, the share of commercial use increased to almost 50 percent.
Share of registered commercial and private drone operators in China in 2019, by type
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