Drone makers see soaring growth but dark clouds circle industry

Updated: 2016-01-26 11:23

By Zhou Mo(China Daily)

A man tries a somatosensory-control drone in Beijing, capital of China, Nov 13, 2015.[Photo/Xinhua]

Some drone makers are not pleased, and argue the civil drone industry cannot be subjected to the same administrative procedures as enterprises in general aviation.

About 150 industry players, scholars and drone enthusiasts reportedly signed a letter of protest against the implementation of the new regulation.

Despite the controversy, Xiao views it from a positive side. "It shows that the government is making efforts to regulate the industry. Under the regulation, disqualified manufacturers or those with low capacity may be expelled from the market."