Fujian Issues UAV Provisions for Disaster Response

The document sets a regulatory framework for large fixed‑wing UAVs and medium‑sized composite‑wing UAVs.

On March 23, the Fujian Provincial Emergency Management Department officially released the Interim Provisions on the Management and Use of Large and Medium‑Sized Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Aviation Emergency Rescue.

The document establishes a regulatory framework for large fixed‑wing UAVs and medium‑sized composite‑wing UAVs acquired under the province’s natural disaster capability enhancement project.

It defines the division of responsibilities among provincial and municipal emergency management authorities, sets requirements for flight operations, personnel qualifications, and airworthiness, and outlines procedures for deployment, training, and data security.

Let’s get into it.