Security News > 2023 > August > China bans export of drones some countries have already banned anyway

China introduced restrictions on Monday that mean would-be exporters will require a license to ship certain drones and related equipment out of the Middle Kingdom.

A spokesperson clarified that all civilian drones that are not included in the control are banned from export for military purposes, according to the Ministry of Commerce website.

The ban may be welcomed in some quarters, where Chinese drones are felt to represent a security risk.

In 2021 the Pentagon rated Chinese drones a security risk.

According to Blackburn and Warner, over half of the drones sold in the US are made by Chinese company DJI Technologies.

"The Chinese government has always been committed to maintaining global security and regional stability and has consistently opposed the use of civilian drones for military purposes," said a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson.

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