China’s Civil Aviation Regulator Sets up Low-Altitude Safety Department

China’s Civil Aviation Regulator Sets up Low-Altitude Safety Department

People watch a demonstration flight of Smart Drone's ultra light eVTOL on a street in Huaqiangbei of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 2, 2026. (Photo/Xinhua) Beijing - The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has established a low-altitude safety department, as the country steps up efforts to foster the low-altitude economy. The new department is responsible for formulating development plans for low-altitude civil aviatio…

China Establishes Low-Altitude Safety Department To Support Emerging Aerial Economy - OpenGov Asia

China’s civil aviation regulator has created a dedicated department to oversee safety and development in the country’s expanding low‑altitude airspace. The new unit within the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) will coordinate policy, infrastructure planning and operational oversight as authorities seek to support economic activities involving manned and unmanned aircraft operating close to the […]