China curbs drone exports in midst of Ukraine-Russia war An interesting line coming out of China this afternoon... Beijing has placed a number of restrictions on the export of civilian drones abroad, citing the Ukrainian-Russian war as a factor in the move. Restrictions on equipment including some drone engines, lasers, communication equipment and anti-drone systems will take effect on 1 Sept, as well as a complete ban on the export of drones for military purposes. Drones have played a huge part in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with its range of uses including reconnaissance, dropping ordnance on the battlefield...