DJI
A Chinese company that dominates the commercial drone market, cited as an example of a strategic industry where the US has fallen behind and may need tariffs to rebuild domestic capacity.
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Summary
DJI, also known as SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., is a Chinese technology company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, that specializes in manufacturing commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for aerial photography and videography. The company also designs and produces camera systems, gimbal stabilizers, propulsion systems, enterprise software, aerial agriculture equipment, and flight control systems. DJI holds a dominant position in the global consumer drone market, accounting for over 90% as of June 2024. Its drone technology is widely adopted in the music, television, and film industries, and its products have also been utilized by military and police forces. Concerns regarding privacy and security have been raised about DJI products, which have been used by combatants in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The company has been designated as a "Chinese Military Company" and sanctioned by the United States government, which has prohibited investment in DJI and the internal use of its products by government institutions. Despite these sanctions, DJI drones remain available for purchase and operation in the U.S. The company's dominance in the drone market has also been cited as an example in discussions about strategic tariffs and technological supremacy, particularly in the context of competition with China.
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Research Data
Extracted Attributes
Founder
Frank Wang (Wang Tao)
Industry
Technology
Full Name
SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
Headquarters
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Company Status
Privately owned and operated
Global Offices
United States, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Specialization
Commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), camera systems, gimbal stabilizers, propulsion systems, enterprise software, aerial agriculture equipment, flight control systems
Alternative Name
Shenzhen Da-Jiang Innovations Sciences and Technologies Ltd.
US Government Designation
Chinese Military Company
Global Consumer Drone Market Share (June 2024)
Over 90%
Timeline
- Frank Wang, the future founder of DJI, enrolled as a college student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). (Source: web_search_results)
2003-01-01
- DJI was founded by Frank Wang. (Source: web_search_results)
2006-01-01
- The United States Department of the Treasury prohibited investment in DJI by U.S. individuals and entities, accusing the company of complicity in aiding the Uyghur genocide. (Source: dbpedia)
2021-12-01
- DJI accounted for over 90% of the world's consumer drone market. (Source: summary)
2024-06-01
- As of this year, various local and federal agencies in the US continued to use DJI products despite US government institutions prohibiting their internal use. (Source: dbpedia)
2020-01-01
- DJI products have been used by combatants from all sides during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Source: wikipedia)
2022-02-24
Wikipedia
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SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. or Shenzhen Da-Jiang Innovations Sciences and Technologies Ltd. (Chinese: 深圳市大疆创新科技有限公司; pinyin: Shēnzhèn Shì Dà Jiāng Chuàngxīn Kējì Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī) or DJI (大疆创新; Dà Jiāng Chuàngxīn), is a Chinese technology company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong. DJI manufactures commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for aerial photography and videography. It also designs and manufactures camera systems, gimbal stabilizers, propulsion systems, enterprise software, aerial agriculture equipment, and flight control systems. DJI accounted for over 90% of the world's consumer drone market as of June 2024. Its camera drone technology is widely used in the music, television, and film industries. The company's products have also been used by military and police forces, as well as terrorist groups, with the company taking steps to limit access to the latter. DJI products have drawn concerns over privacy and security. They have been used by combatants from all sides during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The company has been designated as a "Chinese Military Company" and sanctioned by the United States government, but its drones can still be purchased and operated in the country.
Web Search Results
- DJI - Wikipedia
SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.( or Shenzhen Da-Jiang Innovations Sciences and Technologies Ltd. (Chinese: 深圳市大疆创新科技有限公司; pinyin: _Shēnzhèn Shì Dà Jiāng Chuàngxīn Kējì Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī_)( or DJI (大疆创新; _Dà Jiāng Chuàngxīn_), is a Chinese technology company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong. DJI manufactures commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for aerial photography and videography. It also designs and manufactures camera systems, gimbal stabilizers, propulsion systems, enterprise [...] The company was founded in 2006 by Frank Wang (Wāng Tāo, 汪滔).( Born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, he enrolled as a college student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in 2003. He was part of the HKUST team participating in the ABU Robocon and won third prize.( [...] DJI accounted for over 90% of the world's consumer drone market as of June 2024.( Its camera drone technology is widely used in the music, television, and film industries. The company's products have also been used by military and police forces,( as well as terrorist groups, with the company taking steps to limit access to the latter.(
- About Us - DJI
vision, supporting creative, commercial, and nonprofit applications of our technology. Today, DJI products are redefining industries. Professionals in filmmaking, agriculture, conservation, search and rescue, energy infrastructure, and more trust DJI to bring new perspectives to their work and help them accomplish feats safer, faster, and with greater efficiency than ever before. [...] Headquartered in Shenzhen, widely considered China’s Silicon Valley, DJI benefits from direct access to the suppliers, raw materials, and young, creative talent pool necessary for sustained success. Drawing on these resources, we have grown from a single small office in 2006 to a global workforce. Our offices can now be found in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. As a privately owned and operated company, DJI focuses on our own [...] We do this through an unparalleled commitment to R&D, a culture of constant innovation and curiosity, and a focus on transforming complex technology into easy-to-use devices. Building on the ethos of “form follows function,” our products combine advanced technology with dynamic designs.
- Dow Jones Industrial Average DJI - NYSE
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- Dow Jones Industrial Average - DJIA Index Live - Investing.com
Dow Jones today: Live dow jones data including live quotes and data, charts, news and analysis covering the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). The Dow Jones Industrial Average (also known as: DJIA, the Industrial Average, Dow Jones, DJI, the Dow 30) measures the stock performance of thirty leading blue-chip U.S. companies. The index is influenced by corporate and economic reports, but also by domestic and global events in politics and their ramifications. You can find more real time
- DJI - Official Website
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View on DBPediaSZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. or Shenzhen DJI Sciences and Technologies Ltd. (Chinese: 深圳大疆创新科技有限公司; pinyin: Shēnzhèn Dà Jiāng Chuàngxīn Kējì Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī) in full, more popularly known as its trade name DJI, which stands for Da-Jiang Innovations (大疆创新; Dà Jiāng Chuàngxīn; 'Great Frontier Innovations'), is a Chinese technology company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, backed by several state-owned entities. DJI manufactures commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for aerial photography and videography. It also designs and manufactures camera gimbals, action cameras, camera stabilizers, flight platforms, propulsion systems and flight control systems. DJI accounts for around 76% of the world's consumer drone market as of March 2021. Its camera drone technology is widely used in the music, television and film industries. The company's products have also been used by militaries and police forces, as well as terrorist groups, with the company taking steps to limit access to the latter. US government institutions have prohibited the internal use of DJI products, but as of 2020, various agencies at the local and federal level continued to use DJI products. In December 2021, the United States Department of the Treasury prohibited investment in DJI by U.S. individuals and entities, accusing the company of complicity in aiding the Uyghur genocide.
Location Data
DJI Agriculture, Avenida Tenente-Coronel Duarte, Centro Sul, Cuiabá, Região Geográfica Imediata de Cuiabá, Região Metropolitana do Vale do Rio Cuiabá, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Região Centro-Oeste, 78020-970, Brasil
Coordinates: -15.6111546, -56.1005544
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