Yicai Global (https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/new-shanghai-drone-base-will-pilot-industry%E2%80%99s-development-east-china) and UAS Vision (https://www.uasvision.com/2018/09/03/shanghai-test-range-opens/) report that a research centre for drones to carry out multi-scenario testing and applications was officially opened in Shanghai’s Jinshan
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FAA reports on drone integration pilot program
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