Do I need to apply for aerial photography?

Need to apply to the Civil Aviation Administration. Because aerial photography involves flying, and the country has laws about air flight. The use of airspace by general civil aircraft flying in the air may be reported to the Civil Aviation Administration for examination and approval.

Relevant laws and regulations include General Aviation Mission Approval and Management Regulations, General Aviation Flight Control Regulations, People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Aviation Law and Basic Flight Rules of the People's Republic of China.