Move over selfie stick, the drone is here

For Chen Cheng, a 35-year-old photographer, a camera-loaded drone has been his new favorite toy since last year. He carries it along on his travels.

"I don't carry my single lens reflex camera anymore as my drone provides a fresh experience," he said.

Civilian unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs, as drones are technically called, are fast proving to be essential accessories for top-end Chinese tourists.