On February 1 this year, the «Shanghai Interim Measures for the Management of Civil Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flight Safety» and the «Shanghai Municipal People’s Government Notice on the Announcement of the Suitable Flight Airspace Range for Micro, Mini, and Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles» were officially implemented. Shanghai took a step forward by opening three public locations within the Outer Ring Road for the first time, where individuals can legally fly after making a reservation: Expo Culture Park, Century Park, and Shanghai Botanical Garden. Data shows that since the opening in February, the three experience zones have received a total of 16,377 reservation requests, with 10,127 people flying on-site, averaging 101 people per day.
A recent on-site visit was made to the flight experience zone at Expo Culture Park. At the registration desk of the flight experience zone, two staff members were guiding visitors through the process. Pilots need to reserve a time slot in advance through the «Drone Flight Service» on the «Suishenban» platform. Upon arrival, they verify their identity, sign a safety commitment letter, and receive a badge indicating the takeoff and landing area number. Only with this badge can they enter the designated takeoff and landing zone.
The designated takeoff and landing zone is intended to prevent safety issues such as collisions between people and drones. «If there is no dedicated area, operators focusing on their phone screens during takeoff can easily overlook nearby pedestrians, leading to accidents,» explained an official. During the three-month pilot period, no major violations or safety incidents occurred in the three experience zones.
Relevant officials stated that the police are currently collaborating with relevant departments to begin the site selection and research for the second batch of flight experience zones.
Expo Culture Park
Expo Culture Park in Shanghai is a large public park built on the site of the 2010 World Expo. It preserves several iconic pavilions from the event, such as the China Pavilion and the Expo Centre, and features extensive gardens, walking paths, and cultural venues. The park serves as a lasting legacy of the Expo, promoting leisure, art, and environmental sustainability.
Century Park
Century Park is a large urban park located in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai, China, built in the late 1990s to commemorate the turn of the 21st century. Designed to blend Chinese and Western landscaping styles, it features a large lake, lush gardens, and open green spaces, offering a peaceful retreat from the city. The park has since become a popular destination for locals and tourists, hosting cultural events and recreational activities.
Shanghai Botanical Garden
The Shanghai Botanical Garden, established in 1974, is a major botanical research and conservation center located in Xuhui District, Shanghai. It covers over 80 hectares and features diverse plant collections, including a notable magnolia garden and a bonsai exhibition area. The garden also serves as a recreational space for visitors, blending horticultural education with natural beauty.
Expo Culture Park
The Expo Culture Park in Shanghai is a large public space built on the site of the 2010 World Expo. It features preserved pavilions and structures from the expo, such as the China Pavilion, along with gardens, museums, and cultural venues. The park serves as a lasting legacy of the event, blending historical exhibition spaces with modern recreational and artistic activities for visitors.
Century Park
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Expo Culture Park
The Expo Culture Park in Shanghai is a large public park built on the site of the 2010 World Expo. It features preserved pavilions, gardens, and cultural venues that showcase the event’s global themes of innovation and sustainability. The park serves as a lasting legacy of the Expo, offering green spaces and recreational areas for visitors to explore.
Century Park
Century Park is a large public park located in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai, China, built to commemorate the turn of the 21st century. Opened in 2000, it was designed as a green oasis to showcase ecological harmony, featuring expansive lawns, lakes, and themed gardens. The park reflects Shanghai’s rapid modernization and serves as a popular recreational space for both locals and tourists.
Shanghai Botanical Garden
The Shanghai Botanical Garden, established in 1974, is a major botanical research and conservation center located in the Xuhui District of Shanghai, China. It spans over 81 hectares and features specialized gardens, including a magnolia garden, a bamboo grove, and a greenhouse complex, showcasing thousands of plant species. Originally a former nursery and experimental farm, the garden has since developed into a popular recreational and educational site, emphasizing plant diversity and environmental awareness.
