The Ministry of Commerce, General Administration of Customs, and Equipment Development Department of the Central Military Commission have issued a notice to optimize and adjust the export control measures for drones, which will be officially implemented from September 1, 2024. The announcement states that for all unmanned aerial vehicles that are not included in the export control list or have not implemented temporary controls, if the export operator knows or should know that the export will be used for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorist activities, or military purposes, they shall not be exported. The export of items listed in this announcement that have a significant impact on national security shall be reported to the State Council for approval by the Ministry of Commerce in conjunction with relevant departments. After examination and approval, the Ministry of Commerce shall issue a dual-use item and technology export license.