https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/beijing-launches-drone-buyback-in-crackdown-after-citic-tower-crashContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/beijing-launches-drone-buyback-in-crackdown-after-citic-tower-crashhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/beijing-launches-drone-buyback-in-crackdown-after-citic-tower-crash#u69320Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:31:58 +0000Beijing has implemented a total ban on drone possession and ownership following a deadly crash at the Citic Tower. The city is executing a crackdown that includes a drone buyback program to remove devices from the public. These updated regulations mark a significant escalation from previous efforts to tighten rules regarding unmanned aerial vehicles within the capital. Authorities are now prohibiting the possession of drones entirely to prevent further accidents in the urban center.Why it mattersThe policy shift follows a fatal incident involving a drone at the Citic Tower. This move reflects