China optimizes and adjusts drone export control measures

August 01, 2024

On July 31st, the Ministry of Commerce, General Administration of Customs, and Equipment Development Department of the Central Military Commission

of China issued a notice on optimizing and adjusting the export control measures for drone, adjusting the control standards for some important

components of drone such as infrared imaging equipment and lasers used for target indication.

High precision inertial measurement equipment was added to the control scope, temporary controls on specific consumer grade drone were cancelled,

and all civilian drone not included in the control were prohibited from being exported for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorist activities,

or military purposes. The above policies will be officially implemented from September 1st.

The Chinese government firmly supports Chinese enterprises in conducting international trade and cooperation in the civilian field of drones, opposes the illegal use of civilian drones for non peaceful purposes, and opposes individual countries' frequent use of drones as an excuse to impose illegal sanctions on Chinese enterprises and individuals. The Chinese side will continue to track and evaluate the export of drones, and adjust and improve relevant policies in a timely manner.