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DJI

Founded in Shenzhen in 2006, DJI has gone on to become the world's No. 1 drone manufacturer, with a 70 per cent share of the global civilian drone market and a valuation of more than US$10 billion.

Chairman / President

Frank Wang

CEO / Managing Director

Frank Wang

CFO / Finance Director

Xiaojun Xu

Industry

Aerospace & Defence

Website

dji.com

Headquarters address

14th Floor, West Wing, Skyworth Semiconductor Design Building, No.18 Gaoxin South 4th Ave, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China

Stock Code

DJI

Year founded

2006

DJI products like the Mavic 2 Pro have proven popular in the US. The Shenzhen-based company is challenging its inclusion on a Pentagon blacklist of firms allegedly linked to the Chinese military. Photo: Getty Images

US-China relations

Chinese drone maker DJI gets another shot at Pentagon blacklist removal

Latest ruling gives Shenzhen-based company hope after years-long legal battle with the US Department of Defence.

15 Aug 2026 - 5:18PMvideocam

China trade

US-China drone trade dealt another strike as Trump homes in on foreign dominance

14 Aug 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

China food security

China’s ageing farmers deploy drones as agriculture-automation trend spreads

29 Jul 2026 - 7:00PM

US-China relations

New peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest

Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes.

29 Jul 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

A DJI EV50 drone flies on the northern slope of Mount Everest in western China’s Tibet autonomous region. Photo: Xinhua

UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles)

Did the Ukraine war spark China’s ban on most civilian drone flights in cities?

Strict new rules have disrupted casual users and increased compliance hurdles for industrial applications like power grid inspections.

19 Jul 2026 - 6:04AMvideocam

Accidents and disasters in China

Should heavy-duty drones be used to rescue China’s flood victims?

DJI says its drones should not be used to airlift people, but more lives could have been lost in Typhoon Maysak without the emergency tech.

14 Jul 2026 - 4:16PMvideocam

US-China tech war

US agency to extend ban on Chinese telecoms tech to cover legacy gear

In December, the FCC banned the import of new models of Chinese drones, including those made by DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer.

29 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM

Mainland China

China’s DJI, Insta360 blur out GoPro as smart camera demand soars

Insta360 posted the strongest growth among major vendors with a 66 per cent year-on-year surge to 900,000 units in the first quarter.

29 Jun 2026 - 4:30PM

US-China relations

Is the US banning drones from China until it can make better ones itself?

Washington forced to weigh public comments backing popular Chinese-made devices as it reckons with new reality of shared tech frontier.

26 Jun 2026 - 6:00AMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why Hongkongers should be very interested in the Pinglu Canal

China-Asean trade is expected to surge as the Pinglu Canal synergises with the Hainan free-trade zone – creating demand for services Hong Kong can provide.

11 Jun 2026 - 8:07PMvideocam

US-China relations

Opinion | How drones, tariffs and rare earths could test US-China detente

Proposed bilateral trade and investment boards promise stability, but a lack of clarity around key issues could be weaponised.

10 Jun 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

Visitors crowd around the DJI stand at the Drone World Congress in Shenzhen on May 21. Photo: AFP

Artificial intelligence

Why foreign buyers are returning after China’s Huaqiangbei makeover

Shenzhen’s electronics hub is riding the AI boom, with curated devices like drones and robots pulling in overseas customers once more.

9 May 2026 - 3:00PM

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese start-up ZYT eyes semi-autonomous truck production this year

DJI spin-off is providing autopilot systems to six manufacturers, as fuel-saving abilities gain importance amid oil supply shock.

5 May 2026 - 7:00AMvideocam

China consumption

Shenzhen’s economic dilemma: soaring GDP, stagnant consumption

Shenzhen’s retail sales barely rose in the first quarter despite strong GDP growth, a sign of the Chinese tech hub’s unbalanced development.

4 May 2026 - 10:38PMvideocam

People shop at CoCo Park in Shenzhen last month. Photo: Edmond So

Shanghai

No-drone zone: DJI, consumers grapple with Beijing sales ban

Stores empty shelves as e-commerce sites including Alibaba’s Taobao and JD.com stop shipments to comply with ban effective on Friday.

1 May 2026 - 9:10PMvideocam

Empty display stands for drones are seen at a DJI store in a mall in Beijing on April 29. Photo: AFP

SCMP Highlights

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27 Apr 2026 - 12:58PM

China technology

As DJI duels Insta360, China sharpens global hardware edge amid US scrutiny

Western competitors like GoPro face shrinking footprints as strategic shifts of Chinese firms disrupt the status quo while navigating FCC-led national security bans.

25 Apr 2026 - 6:40AMvideocam

Shenzhen

Shenzhen’s new party boss has taken the wheel but can he deliver ahead of Apec?

Jin Lei is focused on preparations for the regional summit, including tackling the long-standing problem of e-scooters.

14 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM

In Shenzhen, a proliferation of electric scooters has brought increased mobility but also dangerous behaviour, while pedestrians have to navigate a mess of bikes on footpaths. Photo: Getty Images

Greater Bay Area

Greater Bay Area trails peers in research despite strong tech potential: report

Southern China cluster of cities lags in basic research and original innovation, with talent gaps adding to challenges, Deloitte says.

27 Mar 2026 - 10:34AM

Drones

DJI unveils its first 360-degree drone amid patent dispute with crosstown rival Insta360

The new DJI drone features four propellers, giving it a similar look to the Avata 2, a first-person view drone launched in 2024.

26 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM

Taiwan

Can Taiwan fulfil Asia-Pacific drone hub goal with ‘non-red’ supply chain push?

Plan is to invest US$1.38 billion between 2025 and 2030 for uncrewed systems industry, but questions linger over scale, politics and timing.

25 Mar 2026 - 10:00AMvideocam

A Mighty Hornet IV high-speed attack drone, developed jointly by Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology and US-based Kratos Defence and Security Solutions, is displayed at the Taipei Aerospace and Defence Technology Exhibition on September 18, 2025. Photo: AFP

Drones

DJI sues rival Insta360 for alleged patent infringement ahead of new drone debut

DJI claims some of the patents were based on inventions made by one or more former employees within one year of them leaving the company.

23 Mar 2026 - 7:30PM

Drones

China leads world in anti-drone patent race with US far behind, law firm finds

Patent filings for anti-drone technology surged 27 per cent last year amid rising global security concerns, says Mathys & Squire.

18 Mar 2026 - 9:01AM

US-China tech war

US ruling on Insta360 infringing GoPro patent has no impact on current offerings

The ruling does not affect Insta360’s current offerings as the ban on camera design infringement only affects legacy models.

27 Feb 2026 - 9:30PM

China technology

Shenzhen dethrones Shanghai, Beijing as China’s top industrial powerhouse: mayor

Leading in R&D density, AI innovation and start-up cultivation, Shenzhen is building a full-stack AI ecosystem, according to the mayor’s annual work report.

25 Feb 2026 - 1:00PMvideocam

A humanoid robot prepares a drink at a coffee kiosk in Shenzhen on January 28. Photo: Getty Images

US-China relations

Chinese drone maker DJI sues to challenge US import ban on new models

Washington has been cracking down on Chinese-made drones in recent ‌years, and the ban represents a significant escalation.

25 Feb 2026 - 1:07AMvideocam

A man stands outside a DJI store in Beijing in December 2021. Photo: Reuters

China technology

Opinion | ‘Becoming Chinese’ memes reflect a world shaped by China’s ascent

The memes are really about how deeply global digital life is embedded in Chinese-built systems – and how comfortable young people are with that.

13 Feb 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

ByteDance

ByteDance joins Chinese rivals offering freebies in bid to acquire AI app users

TikTok parent plans to give more than 100,000 tech products as gifts, as well as red packets through lucky draws on the Doubao app.

11 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM

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Chinese drone maker DJI gets another shot at Pentagon blacklist removal

Latest ruling gives Shenzhen-based company hope after years-long legal battle with the US Department of Defence.

US-China drone trade dealt another strike as Trump homes in on foreign dominance

China’s ageing farmers deploy drones as agriculture-automation trend spreads

New peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest

Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes.

Did the Ukraine war spark China’s ban on most civilian drone flights in cities?

Strict new rules have disrupted casual users and increased compliance hurdles for industrial applications like power grid inspections.

Should heavy-duty drones be used to rescue China’s flood victims?

DJI says its drones should not be used to airlift people, but more lives could have been lost in Typhoon Maysak without the emergency tech.

US agency to extend ban on Chinese telecoms tech to cover legacy gear

In December, the FCC banned the import of new models of Chinese drones, including those made by DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer.

China’s DJI, Insta360 blur out GoPro as smart camera demand soars

Insta360 posted the strongest growth among major vendors with a 66 per cent year-on-year surge to 900,000 units in the first quarter.

Is the US banning drones from China until it can make better ones itself?

Washington forced to weigh public comments backing popular Chinese-made devices as it reckons with new reality of shared tech frontier.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Why Hongkongers should be very interested in the Pinglu Canal

China-Asean trade is expected to surge as the Pinglu Canal synergises with the Hainan free-trade zone – creating demand for services Hong Kong can provide.

Opinion | How drones, tariffs and rare earths could test US-China detente

Proposed bilateral trade and investment boards promise stability, but a lack of clarity around key issues could be weaponised.

Why foreign buyers are returning after China’s Huaqiangbei makeover

Shenzhen’s electronics hub is riding the AI boom, with curated devices like drones and robots pulling in overseas customers once more.

Chinese start-up ZYT eyes semi-autonomous truck production this year

DJI spin-off is providing autopilot systems to six manufacturers, as fuel-saving abilities gain importance amid oil supply shock.

Shenzhen’s economic dilemma: soaring GDP, stagnant consumption

Shenzhen’s retail sales barely rose in the first quarter despite strong GDP growth, a sign of the Chinese tech hub’s unbalanced development.

No-drone zone: DJI, consumers grapple with Beijing sales ban

Stores empty shelves as e-commerce sites including Alibaba’s Taobao and JD.com stop shipments to comply with ban effective on Friday.

Baffling Japan tank blast; 5 tests for your biological age: 5 weekend reads

From a baffling Japan tank blast to hints of a Chinese nuclear aircraft carrier, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

As DJI duels Insta360, China sharpens global hardware edge amid US scrutiny

Western competitors like GoPro face shrinking footprints as strategic shifts of Chinese firms disrupt the status quo while navigating FCC-led national security bans.

Shenzhen’s new party boss has taken the wheel but can he deliver ahead of Apec?

Jin Lei is focused on preparations for the regional summit, including tackling the long-standing problem of e-scooters.

Greater Bay Area trails peers in research despite strong tech potential: report

Southern China cluster of cities lags in basic research and original innovation, with talent gaps adding to challenges, Deloitte says.

DJI unveils its first 360-degree drone amid patent dispute with crosstown rival Insta360

The new DJI drone features four propellers, giving it a similar look to the Avata 2, a first-person view drone launched in 2024.

Can Taiwan fulfil Asia-Pacific drone hub goal with ‘non-red’ supply chain push?

Plan is to invest US$1.38 billion between 2025 and 2030 for uncrewed systems industry, but questions linger over scale, politics and timing.

DJI sues rival Insta360 for alleged patent infringement ahead of new drone debut

DJI claims some of the patents were based on inventions made by one or more former employees within one year of them leaving the company.

China leads world in anti-drone patent race with US far behind, law firm finds

Patent filings for anti-drone technology surged 27 per cent last year amid rising global security concerns, says Mathys & Squire.

US ruling on Insta360 infringing GoPro patent has no impact on current offerings

The ruling does not affect Insta360’s current offerings as the ban on camera design infringement only affects legacy models.

Shenzhen dethrones Shanghai, Beijing as China’s top industrial powerhouse: mayor

Leading in R&D density, AI innovation and start-up cultivation, Shenzhen is building a full-stack AI ecosystem, according to the mayor’s annual work report.

Chinese drone maker DJI sues to challenge US import ban on new models

Washington has been cracking down on Chinese-made drones in recent ‌years, and the ban represents a significant escalation.

Opinion | ‘Becoming Chinese’ memes reflect a world shaped by China’s ascent

The memes are really about how deeply global digital life is embedded in Chinese-built systems – and how comfortable young people are with that.

ByteDance joins Chinese rivals offering freebies in bid to acquire AI app users

TikTok parent plans to give more than 100,000 tech products as gifts, as well as red packets through lucky draws on the Doubao app.

Opinion | Why Hongkongers should be very interested in the Pinglu Canal