Drones have become increasingly popular in China in recent years, with the country being one of the largest manufacturers and users of drones in the world. The use of drones in China has a long history, dating back to the 1950s when the country began developing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for military purposes.
In the 1980s, China began developing drones for civilian use, primarily for agricultural purposes. These early drones were used to spray crops and monitor farmland, allowing farmers to increase their yields and reduce the use of pesticides. However, the technology was still in its infancy, and the drones were often unreliable and difficult to operate.