Multiple Provinces Update Small UAV Airspace
All maps and rules are set to enter force tomorrow.
Multiple Chinese provinces have published their latest designated suitable airspace zones for micro, light, and small UAVs.
All maps and rules are set to enter force simultaneously at 00:00 on May 14, 2026.
Let’s get into the explainer.
Role of the National UOM Integrated Service Platform
The Interim Regulations on the Flight Management of Unmanned Aircraft require a single national system — the Unmanned Aircraft Operating Management (UOM) platform — to handle UAV registration, airspace data sharing, and flight monitoring nationwide.