APEC: check drone demonstrations and aerial filming plans
Temporary low-altitude flight controls cover Futian and Nanshan from 7–10 November, then Shenzhen citywide except the Shenshan Special Cooperation Zone from 11–21 November 2026. The rules cover drones and other specified aircraft and airborne objects. Confirm any planned outdoor drone demonstration or aerial filming with the host and relevant authorities; special flight tasks require approval.
Published 2026-11-05 · Checked 2026-11-05 · Source published 2026-11-04 · Review 2026-11-06 · Valid through 2026-11-21
What this means for your visit
Temporary low-altitude flight controls cover Futian and Nanshan from 7–10 November, then Shenzhen citywide except the Shenshan Special Cooperation Zone from 11–21 November 2026. The rules cover drones and other specified aircraft and airborne objects. Confirm any planned outdoor drone demonstration or aerial filming with the host and relevant authorities; special flight tasks require approval.
Check drone product demonstrations before a factory visit For electronics and drone buyers, these temporary controls matter when a supplier proposes an outdoor flight demonstration or aerial filming. Check the location, date and approval requirements with the host before adding a flight to your business itinerary.
Keep ground visits and flight activities distinct A supplier meeting or ground-based product discussion does not itself confirm permission to fly. The cited rules concern low-altitude activities; they should not be read as a closure of scheduled airline services. Follow the current official notice and your host’s instructions.
Official source · Shenzhen Government Online: official municipal report summarising the notice ↗