Do drone flights need to be recorded?

According to the latest policy of the Civil Aviation Administration, since June 1, 2018, the real-name registration system has been officially implemented for drones with a maximum take-off weight of more than 250 grams. If the weight exceeds 250 grams, a filing is required. Thank you.

According to the regulations, UAV flights in China need to be recorded, and they can be filed with the relevant local departments.

Drones do not need to be filed with the Public Security Bureau, but they need to be approved by the relevant departments when flying. With the maturity of drone technology, civilian drones, especially consumer drones, are developing rapidly. The disorderly flight of some drones has seriously affected public safety.

According to the existing UAV management regulations, UAV pilots must have a "driver's license" except for indoor flight, UAV weighing no more than 7 kg and flying within visual range (flight radius less than 500 meters, flight altitude less than 120 meters), and testing in open areas and non-populated areas; At the same time, any aircraft must be applied for in advance.

Legal analysis: If an individual purchases and uses a drone that needs to be recorded, it shall be filed and registered on the drone real-name registration system.

Legal basis: "Provisions on the Administration of Real-name Registration of Civil Unmanned Aircraft" The process of real-name registration.

1) Civil drone manufacturers and civil drone owners in the "UAV real-name registration system".

to apply for an account;

2) Civilian UAV manufacturers fill in the information of all their products in the system;

3) The owner of a civilian drone registers the information of the products it owns with his real name in the system, and will:

The registration mark given by the system is pasted on the drone.

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Flight Control Regulations

Article 7 Units and individuals engaged in general aviation flight activities, according to the requirements of flight activities, need to set up temporary flight airspace, shall submit an application to the relevant flight control department for the establishment of temporary flight airspace.

The application for the establishment of temporary airspace shall include the following:

1) The horizontal range and altitude of the temporary flight airspace;

ii) methods of flying into and out of temporary airspace;

iii) the time of use of temporary flight airspace;

4) the nature of the flight activity;

5) Other relevant matters.

Article 8 The establishment of temporary flight airspace shall be approved in accordance with the following provisions:

1) If it is set up in the airport area, it shall be approved by the department responsible for the flight control of the airport;

2) If it is set up in the flight control zone beyond the airport area, it shall be approved by the department responsible for the flight control of the zone;

3) If it is set up in the flight control area beyond the flight control area, it shall be approved by the department responsible for the flight control of the control area;

4) Where the flight control zone is set up, it shall be determined by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force.

Approve. The department that approves the establishment of temporary flight airspace shall report the temporary flight airspace to the flight control department at the next higher level for the record, and notify the relevant units.

The above is only the current information combined with my understanding of the law, please refer to it carefully!

If you still have questions about this issue, it is recommended that you organize the relevant information and communicate with a professional in detail.

According to the relevant regulations of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, units and individuals with civil drones with a maximum take-off weight of more than 250 grams (including 250 grams) in China are required to register with their real names. Failure to do so will be considered an illegal act in violation of the regulations and will be punished by the regulatory authorities in accordance with the relevant regulations.

If the weight of the drone you purchased exceeds 250 grams, it is recommended that you comply with relevant laws and regulations to register your real name, as only the Mini series of DJI aircraft weigh less than 249 grams, and no real-name registration is required.

1. Does the drone need to be recorded?

1. Whether the drone needs to be filed should be decided according to the specific situation

1) If it is flying around military facilities, it must be recorded;

2) In places far away from military facilities, if it is only a small aircraft for aerial photography and there is no fixed route, there is no need to file for the record.

2. Legal basis: Article 8 of the Administrative Measures for Commercial Flight Activities of Civil Unmanned Aircraft.

The regional administration of civil aviation shall make a decision on whether to grant the license within 20 days from the date on which the applicant successfully submits the application materials. If the license is granted, the applicant can obtain an electronic business license, and if the license is not granted, the applicant can inquire about the reason.

Article 9. If the items contained in the unmanned aircraft operation license need to be changed, the license holder shall submit an application for change through the system.

2. What conditions do you need to buy a drone?

The conditions required to buy a drone are as follows:

1. Real-name registration is required. All drones, except micro-drones, need to be registered;

2. Familiar with the rules of flight. Light UAVs do not need a flight license for the time being, but they must understand and master the corresponding risks brought by UAVs;

3. Fly at a limited height. In addition to the flight control department, it is necessary to pay attention to the flight altitude in important areas such as important targets and ** organs.

Legal analysis: First, regarding the purchase of UAVs, it is necessary to purchase UAVs that meet national standards through legal channels, without the need for procedures issued by the public security organs; The second is about the registration of drones, which need to be carried to the local police station for public security registration and filing after the purchase of drones; Third, regarding the use of UAVs, it is necessary to obtain an AOPA UAV driving license, and report to the Central Theater Air Force at least 48 hours before liftoff, and report the results of the report to the local police station of the approved airspace for filing before taking off for use. The ICP filing process refers to the filing process for matters that need to be filed in accordance with certain procedures.

Filing refers to reporting the cause to the competent authority for future reference. According to the relevant laws and regulations, the provision of non-commercial Internet information services within the territory of the People's Republic of China shall be recorded. Without filing, they must not engage in non-commercial Internet information services within the territory of the People's Republic of China.

For those who do not file, they will be fined and closed.

Legal basis: Interim Provisions on the Safety Management of Civil Unmanned Aircraft in Sichuan Province

Article 27: Owners of civil drones shall use civil drones in accordance with law, and be responsible for the safety of their use; The operator (including the driver) is directly responsible for the flight safety of the civil UAV.

Article 28: Civil unmanned aerial vehicle production and operation enterprises, owners, and pilots are to be included in the relevant oversight and management platforms by relevant departments such as civil aviation and public security, and the departments for industry and commerce are to publicize information on violations of laws and regulations by relevant enterprises through the national enterprise credit information publicity system.

Derivative question: Is it a crime for drones to injure people?

It does not constitute a crime, if there is really an accident such as a drone bombing, and it falls to others due to non-human factors, the resulting dispute can be adjusted by the relevant provisions of civil tort liability, and if it is because the drone has product quality problems, it can also be recovered from the relevant sales manufacturer.

On May 16, 2017, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issued the Administrative Provisions on the Real-Name Registration System for Civil Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations").

This regulation applies to civil UAVs with a maximum take-off weight of more than 250 grams (including 250 grams) within the territory of the People's Republic of China. The Civil Aviation Administration of China requires units and individuals with the above drones to complete real-name registration before August 31, 2017.

After August 31, 2017, if the owner of a civil drone fails to implement real-name registration and paste the registration mark in accordance with the management regulations, its behavior will be regarded as an illegal act in violation of laws and regulations, and the use of its drone will be affected, and the regulatory authority will punish it in accordance with relevant regulations.

According to the "Provisions", the purpose of real-name registration is to strengthen the management of civil unmanned aerial vehicles (hereinafter referred to as civil drones).

Civil UAV real-name registration system of the Civil Aviation Administration of China" (

Apply for an account, fill in the relevant information, and complete the real-name registration.

The steps are as follows:

1. Register and log in to the registration system;

2. Click "Drone Management" on the left side, "Add Brand Drone";

3. Fill in the drone serial number (i.e. SN code) according to the guidelines, * number is required, and the manufacturer selects: Shenzhen DJI Innovation Technology ****;

4. After filling in, receive *** in the mailbox, print it, and paste it in a conspicuous position on the fuselage.

Drones do not need to be filed with the handwriting public security bureau, but they need to be approved by relevant departments when flying, and they need to apply for a drone license to play aerial photography drones. "General Aviation Flight Control Regulations" Article 7 Units and individuals engaged in general aviation flight activities, according to the requirements of flight activities, need to set up temporary flight airspace, shall submit an application to the relevant dust scale flight control department for the establishment of temporary flight airspace. The application for the establishment of temporary flight airspace shall include the following:

1) The horizontal range and altitude of the temporary flight airspace;