On September 13, China Civil Aviation Network issued a notice stating that Beijing and its surrounding areas will activate a permanent no‑fly zone on September 20. The no‑fly zone has a radius of 300 km, covering airspace from the ground up to unlimited altitude and operates around the clock. Except for civil aviation flights and emergency rescue, all other flight activities are restricted. The notice points out that this measure does not affect the public’s ability to travel by air. The notice includes a navigation notice photo marked “Civil Aviation North China Air Traffic Management Bureau”, with the validity period column marked “PERM”.
On September 13, 2026, the Beijing municipal government announced at a press conference that personal possession of drones will be completely prohibited within the urban area, with the ban slated to take effect in mid‑November 2026. Previously, the city had implemented a ban on drone sales in May 2026; this further tightening of regulation is said by officials to aim at safeguarding public safety and preventing illegal filming. The Associated Press reported the news.