DJI

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The company was founded in 2006 by Frank Wang (Wāng Tāo, {{lang-zh|c=汪滔|labels=no}}).{{Cite news|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2014/11/10/qa-chinese-drone-founder-explains-why-steve-jobs-is-his-role-model/?mod=WSJBlog|title=Q&A: Chinese Drone Founder Explains Why Steve Jobs Is His Role Model|date=November 10, 2014|work=The Wall Street Journal|author=Colum Murphy and Olivia Geng|access-date=March 2, 2015|archive-date=June 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620233711/https://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2014/11/10/qa-chinese-drone-founder-explains-why-steve-jobs-is-his-role-model/?mod=WSJBlog|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.ust.hk/news/entrepreneurship/alumni-kaleidoscope-frank-wang|title=Alumni Kaleidoscope – Frank Wang|access-date=2019-12-11|archive-date=2019-12-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211233747/https://www.ust.hk/news/entrepreneurship/alumni-kaleidoscope-frank-wang|url-status=live}}

Wang built the first prototypes of DJI's projects in his dorm room, selling the flight control components to universities and Chinese electric companies. He used the proceeds to move to the industrial hub of Shenzhen and hired a small staff in 2006. The company struggled at first with a high degree of churn among employees, attributed to Wang's abrasive personality and perfectionist expectations. The company sold a modest number of components during this period, relying on financial support from Wang's family friend, Lu Di, who provided US$90,000 and managed the company's finances.{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2015/05/06/dji-drones-frank-wang-china-billionaire/|title=Bow To Your Billionaire Drone Overlord: Frank Wang's Quest To Put DJI Robots Into The Sky|last=Mac|first=Ryan|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=2020-04-03|archive-date=2020-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404045335/https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2015/05/06/dji-drones-frank-wang-china-billionaire/|url-status=live}} In 2009, DJI's components enabled a team to successfully pilot a drone around the peak of Mt. Everest.

In 2010, Wang hired a high school friend, Swift Xie Jia, to run the company's marketing. DJI began to cater more to drone hobbyists in markets outside of China. In 2011, Wang met Colin Guinn at a trade show, and the two of them founded DJI North America, a subsidiary company focusing on mass market drone sales. In 2013, DJI released the first model of the Phantom drone, an entry-level drone that was more user-friendly than other drones on the market at the time.

The Phantom was commercially successful but led to conflict between Guinn and Wang. Midway through the year, Wang made an offer to buy out Guinn, which was refused. By the end of the year, DJI had locked employees of the North American subsidiary out of their email accounts, shutting down the subsidiary's operations. Guinn sued DJI, with the case being settled out of court.

In 2015, DJI eclipsed the success of the Phantom with the Phantom 3, whose even greater popularity was in part due to the addition of a built-in live-streaming camera. DJI is now the largest consumer drone company in the world,{{cite news|url=https://www.economist.com/news/business/21647981-chinese-firm-has-taken-lead-promising-market-up|title=Up: A Chinese firm has taken the lead in a promising market|date=11 April 2015|newspaper=The Economist|access-date=19 April 2015|archive-date=23 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170823021112/https://www.economist.com/news/business/21647981-chinese-firm-has-taken-lead-promising-market-up|url-status=live}} driving many of its competitors out of the market. 2015 also marked the beginning of DJI's RoboMaster Robotics Competition ({{lang|zh|机甲大师赛}}), an annual international collegiate robot combat tournament held at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre.{{Cite news |author=Ben Popper |date=27 September 2016 |title=Rise of the RoboMasters |work=The Verge |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/9/27/13059144/dji-robomasters-robot-drone-battle-video-frank-wang-interview |access-date=10 October 2019 |archive-date=3 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203051746/https://www.theverge.com/2016/9/27/13059144/dji-robomasters-robot-drone-battle-video-frank-wang-interview |url-status=live }}

In November 2015, DJI announced the establishment of a strategic partnership with Hasselblad.{{Cite news |author=Sean O'Kane |date=5 November 2015 |title=DJI buys a minority stake in camera company Hasselblad |work=The Verge |url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/11/5/9674514/dji-hasselblad-acquisition-drones-cameras |access-date=28 December 2022 |archive-date=28 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221228183056/https://www.theverge.com/2015/11/5/9674514/dji-hasselblad-acquisition-drones-cameras |url-status=live }} In January 2019, DJI acquired a majority stake in Hasselblad.{{Cite news |author=Patience Haggin |date=6 January 2017 |title=DJI Buys Majority Stake in Camera Maker Hasselblad |work=The Wall Street Journal |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/dji-buys-majority-stake-in-camera-maker-hasselblad-1483732344 |access-date=28 December 2022 |archive-date=18 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018211029/https://www.wsj.com/articles/dji-buys-majority-stake-in-camera-maker-hasselblad-1483732344 |url-status=live }}

In 2017, DJI won a Technology and Engineering Emmy Award for its camera drone technology, which was used in the filming of various television shows including The Amazing Race, American Ninja Warrior, Better Call Saul, and Game of Thrones.{{cite news|last1=Schroth|first1=Frank|url=https://dronelife.com/2017/08/31/dji-wins-2017-emmy-technology-engineering/|title=DJI Wins 2017 Emmy for Technology and Engineering|date=31 August 2017|work=DRONELIFE|access-date=3 September 2017|archive-date=8 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708015538/https://dronelife.com/2017/08/31/dji-wins-2017-emmy-technology-engineering/|url-status=live}} That same year, Wang became Asia's youngest tech billionaire,{{cite news|url=http://techwireasia.com/2017/08/drone-maker-frank-wang-asias-youngest-tech-billionaire/|title=Drone maker Frank Wang becomes Asia's youngest tech billionaire|work=techwireasia.com|access-date=2020-04-03|archive-date=2020-08-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811101906/https://techwireasia.com/2017/08/drone-maker-frank-wang-asias-youngest-tech-billionaire/|url-status=dead}} and the world's first drone billionaire.{{Cite web|title=Frank Wang|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/frank-wang/|access-date=2020-10-16|website=Forbes|language=en|archive-date=2020-10-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021033429/https://www.forbes.com/profile/frank-wang/|url-status=live}}

Also in 2017, DJI signed a strategic cooperation agreement to provide surveillance drones for use by the Chinese police in Xinjiang.

On June 5, 2018, police body cam and Taser maker Axon announced a partnership with DJI to sell surveillance drones to US police departments.{{Cite web|url=https://slate.com/technology/2018/06/axon-and-dji-are-teaming-up-to-make-surveillance-drones-and-the-possibilities-are-frightening.html|title=The Next Frontier of Police Surveillance Is Drones|date=2018-06-07|website=Slate|language=en|access-date=2019-12-10|archive-date=2019-12-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211090916/https://slate.com/technology/2018/06/axon-and-dji-are-teaming-up-to-make-surveillance-drones-and-the-possibilities-are-frightening.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.pogo.org/analysis/2018/09/these-police-drones-are-watching-you/|title=These Police Drones are Watching You|date=2018-09-25|newspaper=Project On Government Oversight|access-date=2019-12-10|archive-date=2019-12-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211163002/https://www.pogo.org/analysis/2018/09/these-police-drones-are-watching-you/|url-status=live}} As of 2020, DJI products were also widely used by US police and fire departments, with about 90% of drones used by public safety agencies coming from DJI.{{Cite web|url=https://dronecenter.bard.edu/files/2020/04/CSD-Public-Safety-Drones-3rd-edition.pdf|title=PUBLIC SAFETY DRONES, 3rd EDITION|date=March 2020|work=Bard College|access-date=2024-09-19|archive-date=2024-09-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917185330/https://dronecenter.bard.edu/files/2020/04/CSD-Public-Safety-Drones-3rd-edition.pdf|url-status=live}}

On January 21, 2019, DJI announced that an internal probe had uncovered "extensive" fraud by some employees who "inflated the costs of parts and materials for certain products for personal financial gain."{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/21/tech/dji-fraud-investigation-china-intl/index.html|title=Chinese drone maker DJI uncovers fraud that could cost it $150 million|last1=Berlinger|first1=Joshua|website=CNN|date=21 January 2019|access-date=23 January 2019|archive-date=5 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405055443/https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/21/tech/dji-fraud-investigation-china-intl/index.html|url-status=live}} DJI estimated the cost of the fraud at "up to CN¥1 billion" (US$147 million), but maintained that the company "did not incur a full-year loss in 2018."{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-dji/china-drone-maker-dji-says-150-million-scam-involved-staff-padding-parts-costs-idUSKCN1PG0AE?|title=China drone maker DJI says $150 million scam involved staff padding...|last1=Horwitz|first1=Josh|date=22 January 2019|website=Reuters|language=en|access-date=23 January 2019|archive-date=22 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190122181417/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-dji/china-drone-maker-dji-says-150-million-scam-involved-staff-padding-parts-costs-idUSKCN1PG0AE|url-status=live}}

In January 2020, the United States Department of the Interior announced that it would be grounding around 800 drones, which it had been using for wildlife conservation and infrastructure monitoring purposes. By March 2020, DJI had retained 77% of the US market share for consumer drones, with no other company holding more than 4%.

In 2020, DJI drones were being used by many countries around the world to combat the Coronavirus.{{Cite web|title=DJI - The World Leader in Camera Drones/Quadcopters for Aerial Photography|url=https://www.dji.com/products/anti-virus|access-date=2020-10-16|website=DJI Official|archive-date=2024-06-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240602141223/https://www.dji.com/products/anti-virus|url-status=live}} In China, DJI drones were used by the police force to remind people to wear masks. In other countries, such as Morocco and Saudi Arabia, their drones were used to disinfect urban areas and monitor human temperatures in order to contain the spread of the Coronavirus.{{Citation|title=See how drones are helping fight coronavirus - CNN Video|date=30 April 2020|url=https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2020/04/30/drones-coronavirus-pandemic-lon-orig-tp.cnn|access-date=2020-10-16|archive-date=2020-08-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802174549/https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2020/04/30/drones-coronavirus-pandemic-lon-orig-tp.cnn|url-status=live}}

In June 2022, Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) accepted a probe into the validity of Textron's patent,{{cite web |url=https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/chinese-drone-co-opens-probe-of-textron-helicopter-patent |title=Chinese Drone Maker Secures Probe of Textron Helicopter Patent |website=Bloomburg Law |date=7 June 2022 |first=Kelcee |last=Griffis |access-date=7 April 2024 |archive-date=2 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240602141225/https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/chinese-drone-co-opens-probe-of-textron-helicopter-patent |url-status=live }} as Textron accused DJI of violating its patent regarding aircraft flight control systems for relative positioning to target vehicles and automatic hovering.{{cite web |url=https://hackaday.com/2023/05/01/patent-spat-leaves-dji-owing-textron-279m/ |title=Patent Spat Leaves DJI Owing Textron $279M |website=Hackaday |date=1 May 2023 |first=Navarre |last=Bartz |access-date=7 April 2024 |archive-date=7 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407201529/https://hackaday.com/2023/05/01/patent-spat-leaves-dji-owing-textron-279m/ |url-status=live }} In April 2023, a US jury found that DJI's drones with automatic hovering capabilities violated Textron's. The federal court ordered DJI to pay $279 million in damages.{{cite news |last=Brittain |first=Blake |date=24 April 2023 |title=Textron wins $279 mln verdict in US patent case against Chinese drone maker DJI |url=https://www.reuters.com/legal/textron-wins-279-mln-verdict-us-patent-case-against-chinese-drone-maker-dji-2023-04-24/ |publisher=Reuters |access-date=2023-04-28 |archive-date=2023-04-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428014531/https://www.reuters.com/legal/textron-wins-279-mln-verdict-us-patent-case-against-chinese-drone-maker-dji-2023-04-24/ |url-status=live }} In a separate legal battle, DJI challenged the Textron patent as invalid on the grounds of obviousness, cited prior art, but PTAB denied the probe request.{{cite web |url=https://dronexl.co/2024/02/15/drone-patent-dispute-textron-vs-dji |title=Drone Patent Review Denied By PTAB: Textron Vs. DJI |website=DroneXL |date=15 February 2024 |first=Haye |last=Kesteloo |access-date=7 April 2024 |archive-date=7 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407201529/https://dronexl.co/2024/02/15/drone-patent-dispute-textron-vs-dji/ |url-status=live }}

In 2018, DJI raised roughly $1 billion in funds in preparation for an envisioned IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.{{Cite news|title=DJI to Raise $1 Billion in Innovative Bidding Process - Caixin Global|url=https://www.caixinglobal.com/2018-04-18/dji-to-raise-1-billion-in-innovative-bidding-process-101235781.html|access-date=2020-10-12|website=www.caixinglobal.com|language=en|archive-date=2024-08-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815030950/https://www.caixinglobal.com/2018-04-18/dji-to-raise-1-billion-in-innovative-bidding-process-101235781.html|url-status=live}} As of July 2020, these rumors persisted with no indication that an IPO was forthcoming.{{Cite news|last=Avery|first=Chen|date=28 July 2020|title=Mainland drone giant's IPO could take flight|url=https://www.thestandard.com.hk/section-news/section/2/221290/Mainland-drone-giant%27s-IPO-could-take-flight|access-date=12 October 2020|website=The Standard|archive-date=29 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729141731/https://www.thestandard.com.hk/section-news/section/2/221290/Mainland-drone-giant%27s-IPO-could-take-flight|url-status=live}} The company had previously raised $500 million in a 2015 funding round from investors including state-owned New China Life Insurance, GIC, and New Horizon Capital, the latter being co-founded by the son of China's former premier minister, Wen Jiabao.{{Cite news|author=|date=2015-09-24|title=DJI Reportedly Raising $500M New Round From Investors|url=https://www.chinamoneynetwork.com/2015/09/24/dji-reportedly-raising-500m-new-round-from-investors|access-date=2020-10-12|website=China Money Network|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-05-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526203339/https://www.chinamoneynetwork.com/2015/09/24/dji-reportedly-raising-500m-new-round-from-investors|url-status=live}}

DJI has also received investment from Shanghai Venture Capital Co., SDIC Unity Capital, owned by the State Development and Investment Corporation, and China Chengtong Holdings Group, owned by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.{{Cite news |last=Cadell |first=Cate |date=February 1, 2022 |title=Drone company DJI obscured ties to Chinese state funding, documents show |language=en-US |newspaper=The Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/02/01/china-funding-drones-dji-us-regulators/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |issn=0190-8286 |archive-date=2022-07-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704051224/https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/02/01/china-funding-drones-dji-us-regulators/ |url-status=live }} DJI denies they are a state-owned company, citing state-affiliated investor counts less than six percent of the company ownership and less with less than 1% voting rights.{{cite news |last=Kelly |first=Kate |date=25 April 2024 |title=A Chinese Firm Is America's Favorite Drone Maker. Except in Washington. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/politics/us-china-drones-dji.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425145725/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/politics/us-china-drones-dji.html |archive-date=25 April 2024 |website=The New York Times}}

DJI counts roughly 14,000 employees and has 17 offices internationally.{{Cite web|title=Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem|url=https://www.techinasia.com/dji-university-dorm-project-biggest-drone-company|access-date=2020-10-09|website=www.techinasia.com|language=en-US|archive-date=2019-02-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207125954/https://www.techinasia.com/dji-university-dorm-project-biggest-drone-company|url-status=live}} The company is known for having a very difficult hiring process as well as an extremely competitive internal culture where teams are often pitted against each other to design better products.

DJI's factories in Shenzhen include highly sophisticated automated assembly lines. Many of the components for these assembly lines are built in-house.

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The DJI Phantom 4 was a popular drone model that was released in 2016.

The Flame Wheel (风火轮) series are multirotor platforms for aerial photography. As of 2016, there is the hexacopter F550 and the quadcopters F330 and F450. The most recent is the ARF KIT.

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The Phantom (精灵) series has evolved to integrate flight programming with a camera, Wi-Fi or Lightbridge connectivity, and the pilot's mobile device.{{Cite news |title=An Eye in the Sky, Accessible to the Hobbyist: A Teardown of the Phantom 2 Vision Plus Drone from DJI |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/11/technology/personaltech/a-teardown-of-the-phantom-2-vision-plus-drone-from-dji.html |work=The New York Times |date=September 10, 2014 |access-date=March 2, 2015 |archive-date=February 23, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223065406/http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/11/technology/personaltech/a-teardown-of-the-phantom-2-vision-plus-drone-from-dji.html? |url-status=live }} Phantoms are made for aerial cinematography and photography applications,{{cite web |title=DJI Phantom Released |url=http://www.hobbytech.com.au/blog/hobby-shop-news/black-edition-dji-phantom |access-date=March 2, 2015 |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402193604/https://www.hobbytech.com.au/blog/hobby-shop-news/black-edition-dji-phantom |url-status=live }} but they are also used for recreational purposes.{{Cite web|url=https://mydeardrone.com/brands/dji/mavic-pro/|title=2016 DJI Phantom 3 Standard Review {{!}} New Lower Price|website=What Are The Best Drones?|language=en-US|access-date=2016-04-19|archive-date=2020-03-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326164943/https://mydeardrone.com/brands/dji/mavic-pro/|url-status=live}}

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Released in May 2017, the Spark (晓) features a 12-megapixel camera stabilized mechanically by a 2-axis gimbal. The Spark also carries an advanced infrared 3D camera that helps the drone detect obstacles in front of it as well as facilitate hand-gesture control. In addition to a smartphone app with a virtual controller, a physical controller can also be bought.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newsledge.com/dji-spark/|title=DJI Spark is a Selfie Drone for the Masses|date=2017-05-24|work=News Ledge|access-date=2017-05-30|language=en-US|archive-date=2017-05-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170524184920/https://www.newsledge.com/dji-spark/|url-status=live}}

There have been multiple complaints that the drone switches off and falls while flying.{{Cite web |url=https://qz.com/1037497/people-are-complaining-that-their-new-dji-spark-drones-are-falling-out-of-the-sky/ |title=People are complaining that their new DJI Spark drones are falling out of the sky — Quartz |date=24 July 2017 |access-date=2017-07-25 |archive-date=2017-07-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170725182341/https://qz.com/1037497/people-are-complaining-that-their-new-dji-spark-drones-are-falling-out-of-the-sky/ |url-status=live }} DJI responded to this by releasing a mandatory battery firmware update in August 2017.{{Cite web|url=http://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dji-spark-firmware-update-enhances-flight-safety|title=DJI Spark Firmware Update Enhances Flight Safety|website=DJI Official|access-date=2017-09-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228223040/https://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dji-spark-firmware-update-enhances-flight-safety|archive-date=2019-12-28|url-status=dead}}

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The Mavic (御) series currently includes Mavic Pro, Mavic Pro Platinum, Mavic Air, Mavic Air 2, Air 2S, Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic 2 Enterprise, Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced, Mavic 3, Mavic 3 Cine, Mavic 3 Pro, Mavic 3 Pro Cine, Mavic 3 Classic, Mavic Mini, Mini SE, Mini 2, Mini 3, Mini 3 Pro, and Mini 4 Pro. The release of the Mavic Air 2 was not without controversy, however, as DJI announced that a key safety feature, AirSense (ADS-B), would not be available on models outside the US.{{cite web|title=Is A DJI Mavic Air 2 Without AirSense Worth Buying?|url=https://www.heliguy.com/blog/2020/05/15/is-a-dji-mavic-air-2-without-airsense-worth-buying/|access-date=16 June 2020|website=Heliguy|date=15 May 2020|archive-date=16 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616112636/https://www.heliguy.com/blog/2020/05/15/is-a-dji-mavic-air-2-without-airsense-worth-buying/|url-status=live}} Shortages on components and complexities of production owing to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis at the time were blamed.

Starting with the Mini 2, the Mavic name was dropped from most of the new models, such as the Air 2S and the Mini SE.

DJI released the Air 2S on April 15, 2021.{{Cite web|first=James|last=Abbott|title=DJI Air 2S review|url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/dji-air-2s|access-date=2021-04-16|website=TechRadar|date=15 April 2021|language=en|archive-date=2021-04-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415150932/https://www.techradar.com/reviews/dji-air-2s|url-status=live}}

The DJI Mavic 3 and the Mavic 3 Cine were released on November 4, 2021. The Mavic 3 superseded the Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom and was priced for prosumers and professionals more than hobbyists. The Mavic 3 Enterprise and Mavic 3 Thermal were released on September 27, 2022, and superseded the Phantom 4 RTK and Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced drones in surveying, inspection, safety, and rescue tasks.{{Cite web |title=DJI Mavic 3 vs Mavic 3 Cine vs Mavic 3 Enterprise vs Mavic 3 Thermal |url=https://www.heliguy.com/blogs/posts/dji-mavic-3-vs-mavic-3-enterprise-vs-mavic-3-thermal |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=heliguy |date=27 September 2022 |language=en |archive-date=2022-09-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930084925/https://www.heliguy.com/blogs/posts/dji-mavic-3-vs-mavic-3-enterprise-vs-mavic-3-thermal |url-status=live }} The DJI Mavic 3 Pro and Pro Cine were released in May 2023, with both versions having three cameras.{{Cite web |title=DJI announces the Mavic 3 Pro, the first-ever drone with three cameras |url=https://www.dpreview.com/news/2241803364/dji-announces-the-mavic-3-pro-the-first-ever-drone-with-three-cameras |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=DPReview |archive-date=2023-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603061648/https://www.dpreview.com/news/2241803364/dji-announces-the-mavic-3-pro-the-first-ever-drone-with-three-cameras |url-status=live }}

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The Inspire series is a professional series of camera quadcopters similar to the Phantom line, but with an aluminium-magnesium body with carbon fibre arms, as well as detachable props on the Inspire 2. It was presented in 2017.{{cite web|last1=Murison|first1=Malek|title=DJI Has Decided That The Inspire 2 is Too Fast|url=http://dronelife.com/2016/11/30/dji-inspire-2-too-fast/|website=dron life|date=30 November 2016|access-date=8 May 2017|archive-date=8 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170608182121/http://dronelife.com/2016/11/30/dji-inspire-2-too-fast/|url-status=live}}

Inspire specifications:

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The Spreading Wings (筋斗云) series are mainly industrial UAVs for professional aerial photography, high-definition 3D mapping, ultra-light search and rescue, and surveillance etc. based on camera gear on board. In 2013, two models were released: S800 regular and EVO.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}

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The Matrice (经纬) series is designed for industrial applications, including surveying, inspection, search and rescue and firefighting.{{cite web|title=DJI Matrice 300 Series|url=https://www.matrice300.com/|access-date=12 September 2017|publisher=dji|archive-date=9 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609010738/http://matrice300.com/|url-status=dead}}

The Matrice 100 is a fully programmable and customizable drone, launched on July 6, 2015.[http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/dev/Matrice/en/M100_Release_Notes_en_0814.pdf Matrice 100 release history] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321130346/http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/dev/Matrice/en/M100_Release_Notes_en_0814.pdf |date=2018-03-21 }} DJI It has expansion bay and communication ports, which allows developers to add additional components for different purposes.{{cite web|title=MATRICE 100: an advanced quadcopter for developers|date=27 May 2016|url=http://mydronelab.com/reviews/dji-matrice-100.html|publisher=My Drone Lab|access-date=20 March 2018|archive-date=21 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321130300/http://mydronelab.com/reviews/dji-matrice-100.html|url-status=live}}

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Agras is DJI's agricultural drone series with a takeoff weight of 25{{En dash}}80 kg. These drones are used for spraying crops. Agras models have environmental protection and have IP67 rating for core parts and IP54 rating for batteries.{{Cite web |title=DJI Agriculture - Better Growth, Better Life |url=https://ag.dji.com/photo |access-date=2022-09-28 |website=DJI |language=en }}{{Dead link |date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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The Ronin (如影) is a standalone ground-based camera platform developed for cinematography and aerial filmmaking in professional environments. It is built for professional videography and photography and targets the film industry. By using three individual motors, Ronin stabilizes when moving vigorously. Later models of the Ronin include the Ronin-M, Ronin 2, Ronin-S, Ronin-SC, Ronin 4D, Ronin-S3, S3 Pro, and S3 Mini.{{cite web|author=|date=2018-01-18|title=DJI Ronin-S|url=https://www.heliguy.com/dji-ronin-s-p4868|access-date=2019-08-30|website=Heliguy|archive-date=2019-08-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830150807/https://www.heliguy.com/dji-ronin-s-p4868|url-status=live}}{{cite web|author=|date=2019-07-17|title=DJI Ronin-SC Announced|url=https://www.heliguy.com/blog/2019/07/17/dji-ronin-sc-launched/|access-date=2019-08-30|website=Heliguy|archive-date=2019-08-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830150705/https://www.heliguy.com/blog/2019/07/17/dji-ronin-sc-launched/|url-status=live}}

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The original Osmo (灵眸) is a camcorder developed by DJI. The camera uses a smartphone to view camera footage and can record 4K and take either 12–16 MP stills.

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The first-generation Osmo Mobile was released on September 1, 2016, as a smartphone gimbal that relies on the user's smartphone as the camera. It uses three-axis stabilization and SmoothTrack™ technology to compensate for camera shake and deliver smooth, stabilized video footage.{{Cite web |title=DJI Makes Your Smartphone Smarter with the New Osmo Mobile - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/id/newsroom/news/dji-makes-your-smartphone-smarter-with-the-new-osmo-mobile |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=DJI Official |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215165144/https://www.dji.com/id/newsroom/news/dji-makes-your-smartphone-smarter-with-the-new-osmo-mobile |url-status=live }}

The Osmo Mobile 6, launched on September 2, 2022, builds on its predecessors by introducing a built-in status panel, a side wheel for zoom and focus control, the ActiveTrack 5.0 subject-tracking feature, and Quick Launch functionality for iPhones.{{Cite web |last=Burgett |first=Gannon |date=September 22, 2022 |title=DJI announces Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal with ActiveTrack 5.0, control ring and more |url=https://www.dpreview.com/news/4399392837/dji-announces-osmo-mobile-6-gimbal-with-activetrack-5-0-control-ring-and-more |access-date=October 11, 2024 |website=Digital Photography Review |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403131542/https://www.dpreview.com/news/4399392837/dji-announces-osmo-mobile-6-gimbal-with-activetrack-5-0-control-ring-and-more |url-status=live }}

Less than a year after the release of the Osmo Mobile 6, the Osmo Mobile SE was introduced as a more affordable alternative. It offers a foldable design, a built-in extension rod, and a larger 2,600mAh battery, but lacks the side wheel and Quick Launch feature.{{Cite web |title=DJI OM 6 vs DJI OM SE: Which is Better? |url=https://synced.sg/blogs/news/dji-om-6-vs-dji-om-se-which-is-better |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=Synced |language=en |archive-date=2024-11-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126235138/https://synced.sg/blogs/news/dji-om-6-vs-dji-om-se-which-is-better |url-status=live }}

The Osmo Pocket was released on December 15, 2018. It integrates a 4K60fps camera with a 3-axis gimbal in a pocket-sized, handheld design.{{Cite web |last=Swider |first=Matt |date=2019-12-19 |title=DJI Osmo Pocket review |url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/dji-osmo-pocket |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=TechRadar |language=en |archive-date=2024-09-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914134235/https://www.techradar.com/reviews/dji-osmo-pocket |url-status=live }}

The second-generation Pocket 2, announced on October 20, 2020, introduced improvements such as a larger 1/1.7-inch sensor, the DJI Matrix Stereo audio system, a modular design, and up to 8x zoom.{{Cite web |title=Capture Life's Meaningful Moments with DJI's Smallest Stabilized Mini 4K Camera, The DJI Pocket 2 - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/id/newsroom/news/dji-pocket-2 |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=DJI Official |language=en}}

The Osmo Pocket 3 was launched on October 25, 2023. It is a pocket-sized gimbal camera featuring a large 1-inch sensor optimized for low light, a 2-inch OLED touchscreen, and professional 10-bit D-Log M and 10-bit HLG color modes.{{Cite web |title=DJI Osmo Pocket 3 vs Pocket 2: The Newer Isn't Always The Better |url=https://synced.sg/blogs/news/dji-osmo-pocket-3-vs-pocket-2 |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=Synced |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215162741/https://synced.sg/blogs/news/dji-osmo-pocket-3-vs-pocket-2 |url-status=live }}

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This first-generation Osmo Action was introduced on May 15, 2019, as a compact and durable action camera with 4K resolution, dual color screens, and RockSteady image stabilization technology.{{Cite web |title=DJI Osmo Action Camera Captures Every Adventure in Stunning 4K Detail - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/id/newsroom/news/dji-osmo-action-camera-captures-every-adventure-in-stunning-4k-detail-en |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=DJI Official |language=en}}

Osmo Action 4 was released on August 2, 2023, featuring a 1/1.3” sensor, 10-bit D-Log M color mode, and a new magnetic-quick release design.{{Cite web |title=DJI Introduces Osmo Action 4 for Capturing Adventure in Stunning Clarity - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/bg/newsroom/news/dji-introduces-osmo-action-4-for-capturing-adventure-in-stunning-clarity |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=DJI Official |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215162312/https://www.dji.com/bg/newsroom/news/dji-introduces-osmo-action-4-for-capturing-adventure-in-stunning-clarity |url-status=live }}

Osmo Action 5 Pro were released on September 19, 2024. It comes with 47GB internal storage, supports HLG, and is dive-rated to 20m underwater with a new depth/altitude gauge feature.{{Cite web |title=DJI Osmo Action 4 vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro |url=https://synced.sg/blogs/action-camera/dji-osmo-action-4-vs-dji-osmo-action-5-pro |access-date=2024-10-12 |website=Synced |language=en}}

The DJI FPV series are head-mounted displays designed for FPV drone flying. There are two different product lines in the FPV series, the DJI Goggles (DJI{{lang|zh|飞行眼镜}}) and the Digital FPV System (FPV{{lang|zh|数字图传系统}}). The DJI Goggles are designed to interface with DJI-branded drones, using dual LC display screens, wireless connectivity and direct photo and video capture control. In November 2017, DJI also released DJI Goggles RE ("Racing Edition"), which featured compatibility with racing quadcopters.{{Cite web|url=https://www.droneaddicts.net/dji-releases-special-goggles-designed-drone-racers/|title=DJI Racing Edition Goggles|website=Drone Addicts|access-date=2018-05-29|archive-date=2019-12-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228223020/https://www.droneaddicts.net/dji-releases-special-goggles-designed-drone-racers/|url-status=dead}}

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On 11 June 2019, DJI unveiled the RoboMaster S1 ({{lang|zh|机甲大师}} S1), its first consumer ground drone, named after DJI's annual RoboMaster robot combat competition, of which it is now an unofficial mascot. The S1 is a tank-like rover remotely controlled in first-person view via Wi-Fi and an app on Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS or Google Android mobile devices. Designed to be an "advanced educational robot", the user has to assemble the S1 out of the box from loose parts and learn to program its AI functionality. Both Scratch and Python are programming languages employed by DJI along with app learning modules to teach the end user how to code.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/11/18661741/dji-robomasters-toy-tank-drone-price-specs|title=DJI's newest drone is a $499 tank meant to teach kids how to code|last=O'Kane|first=Sean|date=2019-06-11|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-06-23|archive-date=2021-02-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224205341/https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/11/18661741/dji-robomasters-toy-tank-drone-price-specs|url-status=live}}

The DJI RoboMaster EP ({{lang|zh|机甲大师}} EP) was officially released on March 9, 2020, although it was first teased in a YouTube RoboMaster S1 commercial on November 25, 2019.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}

The EP supports more than 20 third-party sensors and open-source hardware such as Micro Bit, Arduino and Raspberry Pi.{{Cite web|url=https://dronedj.com/2020/03/09/dji-releases-robomaster-ep-on-march-9th-as-predicted/|title=DJI releases RoboMaster EP on March 9th as predicted|last=Kesteloo|first=Haye|date=2020-03-09|website=DroneDJ|access-date=2020-03-10|archive-date=2021-01-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120000837/https://dronedj.com/2020/03/09/dji-releases-robomaster-ep-on-march-9th-as-predicted/|url-status=live}}

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The United States Department of the Interior's Office of Aviation Services said in their analysis in July 2017 that DJI's software did not meet their information-sharing requirements.{{Cite web|date=July 2, 2019|title=Flight Test and Technical Evaluation Report DJI Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Mission Functionality and Data Management Assurance Assessment|url=https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/oas_flight_test_and_technical_evaluation_report_-_dji_uas_data_managment_assurance_evaluation_-_7-2-19_v2.0.pdf|url-status=live|publisher=U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Aviation Services Boise, Idaho|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190916135227/https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/oas_flight_test_and_technical_evaluation_report_-_dji_uas_data_managment_assurance_evaluation_-_7-2-19_v2.0.pdf |archive-date=2019-09-16 }} Later, DJI added Local Data Mode, which allows its drones to fly offline without transferring data over the internet.{{cite web |url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/14/dji-adds-an-offline-mode-to-its-drones-for-clients-with-sensitive-operations/?guccounter=1 |title=DJI adds an offline mode to its drones for clients with 'sensitive operations' |website=TechCrunch |date=14 August 2017 |first=Devin |last=Coldewey |access-date=24 July 2024 |archive-date=26 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240726150323/https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/14/dji-adds-an-offline-mode-to-its-drones-for-clients-with-sensitive-operations/?guccounter=1 |url-status=live }}

The Register reported in August 2017 that the DJI GO app contained the JSPatch framework, which allowed DJI to hot-patch the app without triggering a review by Apple, or without first seeking user consent. This was against Apple's rules, and 45,000 apps were blocked from the App Store because of "hot patching concerns".{{Cite news|title=Drone-maker DJI's Go app contains naughty Javascript hot-patching framework|url=https://www.theregister.com/2017/08/15/dji_go_app_jspatch_tinker_silent_update_no_review/|access-date=2020-10-09|website=www.theregister.com|language=en|archive-date=2020-11-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112000935/https://www.theregister.com/2017/08/15/dji_go_app_jspatch_tinker_silent_update_no_review/|url-status=live}} In August, the United States Army also changed its internal guidance on disallowing the use of DJI products, especially in battlefield scenarios. Guidance was based on an Army Research Laboratory report from May 2017, which found cyber vulnerabilities.{{Cite news|title=DJI Releases Security Findings It Hopes Will Quash 'Chinese Spying' Fears|url=https://gizmodo.com/dji-releases-security-findings-it-hopes-will-quash-chin-1825469976|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Gizmodo|date=23 April 2018|language=en-us|archive-date=2020-11-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109034752/https://gizmodo.com/dji-releases-security-findings-it-hopes-will-quash-chin-1825469976|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|title=US Army to Troops: Immediately Stop Using Off-the-Shelf DJI Drones, Especially on the Battlefield|url=https://gizmodo.com/us-army-to-troops-immediately-stop-using-off-the-shelf-1797562430|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Gizmodo|date=5 August 2017|language=en-us|archive-date=2021-12-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227082852/https://gizmodo.com/us-army-to-troops-immediately-stop-using-off-the-shelf-1797562430|url-status=live}} The US Army's decision launched public research, where it was speculated that the decision was because the data link between the controller and the drone was vulnerable.{{Cite web|title=Military Concerns over Chinese DJI Drones {{!}} National Security Archive|url=https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/news/cyber-vault/2019-12-16/military-concerns-over-chinese-dji-drones|access-date=2021-12-27|website=nsarchive.gwu.edu|archive-date=2021-12-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227082853/https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/news/cyber-vault/2019-12-16/military-concerns-over-chinese-dji-drones|url-status=live}}

In 2017, DJI launched a bug bounty program, enlisting third-party and white hat hackers to find flaws,{{cite web |url=https://cyberscoop.com/dji-bug-bounty-drone-technology-sean-melia-kevin-finisterre/ |title=How DJI fumbled its bug bounty program and created a PR nightmare |website=Cyberscoop |date=30 November 2017 |first=Chris |last=Bing |access-date=7 April 2024 |archive-date=7 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407185435/https://cyberscoop.com/dji-bug-bounty-drone-technology-sean-melia-kevin-finisterre/ |url-status=live }} which was relatively novel for the large organizations at the time. However, the DJI team didn't properly set up rules regarding non-disclosure agreements and was overwhelmed with the reported issues.{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/20/16669724/dji-bug-bounty-program-conflict-researcher |title=DJI's bug bounty program starts with a stumble |website=The Verge |date=20 November 2017 |first=Ben |last=Popper |access-date=7 April 2024 |archive-date=7 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407185435/https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/20/16669724/dji-bug-bounty-program-conflict-researcher |url-status=live }} The ill-prepared program resulted in miscommunication between DJI and security researchers, such as Kevin Finisterre. Finisterre decided to turn down the $30,000 bounty and disclosed the security breach he found. In the breach, DJI accidentally published its SSL certificate on GitHub.{{Cite news |title=DJI left private keys for SSL, cloud storage in public view and exposed customers |date=17 November 2017 |url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/dji-left-private-keys-for-ssl-cloud-storage-in-public-view-and-exposed-customers/ |website=Ars Technica |first=Sean |last=Gallagher |access-date=17 November 2017 |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810195650/https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/dji-left-private-keys-for-ssl-cloud-storage-in-public-view-and-exposed-customers/ |url-status=live }} The program ended in a public relations crisis, and led DJI to modify its terms and conditions for the bounty program.

In 2018, in response to the allegations of mishandling user data, DJI commissioned Kivu Consulting to make a larger analysis. Kivu found that only the DJI GO 4 app was connected to the Internet; it worked without an Internet connection and only uploaded data after user confirmation. It also used servers that were located in the US, except for the crash reporting app called Bugly, which uploaded crash reports to a server located in China.

In January 2020, the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that it would be grounding around 800 DJI drones over security concerns, which it had been using for wildlife conservation and infrastructure monitoring purposes.{{Cite news|last1=Friedman|first1=Lisa|last2=McCabe|first2=David|date=2020-01-29|title=Interior Dept. Grounds Its Drones Over Chinese Spying Fears|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/29/technology/interior-chinese-drones.html|access-date=2020-10-12|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=2020-01-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129191125/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/29/technology/interior-chinese-drones.html|url-status=live}}

In May 2020, River Loop Security claimed DJI's Mimo app for controlling Osmo gimbals, had security concerns for users and policy-makers.{{Cite web|title=Analyzing Data Use by the DJI Mimo App|url=https://www.riverloopsecurity.com/blog/2020/05/dji_mimo/|access-date=2020-10-14|website=www.riverloopsecurity.com|date=12 May 2020|language=en-us|archive-date=2020-10-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021220133/https://www.riverloopsecurity.com/blog/2020/05/dji_mimo/|url-status=live}} These claims were reiterated by Parrot SA when launching their new product. DJI countered the analysis, calling it "inaccurate, outdated, and sensationalized".{{cite web |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/parrot-slams-dji-drone-data-security-during-anafi-usa-launch |title=Parrot slams 'questionable' DJI drone data security during Anafi USA launch |website=TechRadar |date=8 September 2020 |first=Mark |last=Wilson |access-date=7 April 2024 |archive-date=7 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407185435/https://www.techradar.com/news/parrot-slams-dji-drone-data-security-during-anafi-usa-launch |url-status=live }}

In July 2020, the two separate reports by Synacktiv and GRIMM suggested that the Android version of the DJI GO 4 had potential security vulnerabilities that allowed the collection of smartphone IMSI and IMEI numbers, as well as bypassing the Google Play Store. The app also integrated Weibo SDK, allowing the installation of Weibo-related third-party apps.{{Cite news|title=Researchers Reveal New Security Flaw Affecting China's DJI Drones|url=https://thehackernews.com/2020/07/dji-drone-hacking_24.html|access-date=2021-12-26|website=The Hacker News|language=en|archive-date=2021-12-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226143412/https://thehackernews.com/2020/07/dji-drone-hacking_24.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/23/us/politics/dji-drones-security-vulnerability.html |title=Popular Chinese-Made Drone Is Found to Have Security Weakness |website=The New York Times |date=23 July 2020 |first1=Paul |last1=Mozur |first2=Julian |last2=E. Barnes |first3=Aaron |last3=Krolik |access-date=15 October 2020 |archive-date=17 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017050125/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/23/us/politics/dji-drones-security-vulnerability.html |url-status=live }} Although researchers found no evidence that any information was collected and sent to China or any backdoor, these reports boosted the espionage allegations from the US government.{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2020/07/23/chinas-dji-drones-collecting-unnecessary-data-owners-phones/ |title=China's DJI drones collecting 'unnecessary data' from owners phones |date=20 July 2020 |first=Margi |last=Murphy |website=The Telegraph |access-date=7 April 2024 |archive-date=7 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407185435/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2020/07/23/chinas-dji-drones-collecting-unnecessary-data-owners-phones/ |url-status=live }}

DJI responded that the report described "typical software concerns" and stated that there was no evidence of vulnerabilities being exploited before or records of unexpected data transmission on their product designed for government and professional customers. DJI also stated that the "forced update" function was required to comply with critical safety features like geofencing or altitude restrictions. The function was used to detect illegal modifications to the app and to reinstall the latest version directly from the official website to prevent hackers from overriding safety features.{{Cite web|title=DJI Statement On Recent Reports From Security Researchers - DJI|url=https://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dji-statement-on-recent-reports-from-security-researchers|access-date=2021-12-26|website=DJI Official|language=en|archive-date=2021-12-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211220152333/https://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dji-statement-on-recent-reports-from-security-researchers|url-status=live}} In the statement release, DJI also said Weibo SDK could only be proactively turned on by the user.{{Cite news|title=DJI Drone App Riddled With Privacy Issues, Researchers Allege|url=https://threatpost.com/dji-drone-app-riddled-with-privacy-issues-researchers-allege/157730/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=threatpost.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-12-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226143412/https://threatpost.com/dji-drone-app-riddled-with-privacy-issues-researchers-allege/157730/|url-status=live}} Industry journalist Scott Simmie suggested that the Achilles' heel of DJI is its country of origin, and repeated unsubstantiated claims of its security vulnerabilities forced the company into a defensive posture.{{cite web |url=https://dronedj.com/2020/08/04/another-allegation-that-djis-software-has-security-issues/ |title=Another allegation that DJI's software has security issues: UPDATED |website=DroneDJ |date=4 August 2020 |first=Scott |last=Simmie |access-date=7 April 2024 |archive-date=19 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230719220127/https://dronedj.com/2020/08/04/another-allegation-that-djis-software-has-security-issues/ |url-status=live }} The author also noted that the concern of the Chinese government requesting data from DJI was theoretical, as there was no evidence of malicious activities found; Simmie, based on circumstantial evidence, further speculated a collective campaign targeting DJI was formed to deliberately damage the company's reputation.

A 2020 analysis by Booz Allen Hamilton reported that they did not find evidence of unauthorized data transfers to China. The various apps used backend servers located in the US. The only exception was the crash analytics, which connected to Chinese servers.{{Cite news|last=Homan|first=Timothy R.|date=2020-06-09|title=No evidence of unauthorized data transfers by top Chinese drone manufacturer: study|url=https://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/501740-no-evidence-of-unauthorized-data-transfers-by-top-chinese-drone|access-date=2021-12-26|website=TheHill|language=en|archive-date=2021-12-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226152509/https://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/501740-no-evidence-of-unauthorized-data-transfers-by-top-chinese-drone|url-status=live}}

In November 2020, senators Chris Coons, Rick Scott, and others criticized a decision by the United States Air Force to purchase DJI drones on security grounds.{{Cite news|last1=Forrest|first1=Brett|last2=Lubold|first2=Gordon|date=2020-11-02|title=Air Force Purchase of Chinese Drones Spurs Security Concerns|language=en-US|work=The Wall Street Journal|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/air-force-purchase-of-chinese-drones-spurs-security-concerns-11604322017|access-date=2020-11-06|issn=0099-9660|archive-date=2020-11-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106020007/https://www.wsj.com/articles/air-force-purchase-of-chinese-drones-spurs-security-concerns-11604322017|url-status=live}}

The prospect of a complete ban on DJI drones in the United States was controversial for many reasons. Primary concerns included disruption to the manufacturing ecosystem, delaying technology development, and causing humanitarian, policy, and ethics issues.{{cite web |url=https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/07/09/chinese-drone-dominance-dji-defense-florida/ |title=There's No Substitute for Chinese Drones (and That's a Problem) |website=The Foreign Policy |date=9 July 2023 |first=Faine |last=Greenwood |access-date=27 November 2023 |archive-date=9 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109001149/https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/07/09/chinese-drone-dominance-dji-defense-florida/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://petapixel.com/2023/10/23/dji-says-banning-it-in-the-u-s-will-hurt-the-entire-drone-ecosystem/ |title=DJI Says Banning It in the U.S. Will Hurt the Entire Drone Ecosystem |website=Peta Pixel |date=23 October 2023 |first=Jaron |last=Schneider |access-date=27 November 2023 |archive-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027075421/https://petapixel.com/2023/10/23/dji-says-banning-it-in-the-u-s-will-hurt-the-entire-drone-ecosystem/ |url-status=live }}

In March 2023, during a Senate Committee meeting, Florida state senator Jason Pizzo accused Blue sUAS, a government program, and Florida Department of Management Services Secretary Pedro Allende of accepting aggressive lobbying from Skydio and limiting DJI from market competition despite no proven evidence of DJI drones sending data to any unknown source while in operation.{{cite web |url=https://dronexl.co/2023/03/31/blue-suas-problems-pimping-for-skydio/ |title=Blue SUAS Problems And DMS Secretary Pimping For Skydio |website=DroneXL |date=31 March 2023 |first=Haye |last=Kesteloo |access-date=7 April 2024 |archive-date=7 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407185436/https://dronexl.co/2023/03/31/blue-suas-problems-pimping-for-skydio/ |url-status=live }} In February 2024, reports found Skydio, BRINC Drones, and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International paid lobbying efforts to the United States government to establish legislation for banning DJI.{{cite web |url=https://www.thedroningcompany.com/blog/background-and-lobbying-efforts-against-dji |title=Background and Lobbying Efforts Against DJI |website=The Drone Company |date=21 February 2024 |first=Chris |last=Fravel |access-date=7 April 2024 |archive-date=5 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405165851/https://www.thedroningcompany.com/blog/background-and-lobbying-efforts-against-dji |url-status=live }}

In April 2024, DJI launched a Trust Center that publishes updates on third-party audits and certifications, along with information on security measures and privacy controls implemented in its drones.{{Cite web |last=Crumley |first=Bruce |date=2024-05-10 |title=Connecticut DJI drone ban stalls as company ups data safety info |url=https://dronedj.com/2024/05/10/connecticut-dji-drone-ban-stalls-as-company-ups-data-safety-info/ |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=DroneDJ |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-05-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519230549/https://dronedj.com/2024/05/10/connecticut-dji-drone-ban-stalls-as-company-ups-data-safety-info/ |url-status=live }}

In May 2024, concerns were raised about DJI designs, parts, and software being licensed to Anzu Robotics, a drone company based in Texas.{{Cite news |last=Kelly |first=Kate |date=2024-05-24 |title=Are These Drones Too Chinese to Pass U.S. Muster in an Anti-China Moment? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/business/china-drones-anzu-dji.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240530212120/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/business/china-drones-anzu-dji.html |archive-date=2024-05-30 |access-date=2024-06-02 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} In August 2024, the United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party began a probe into Anzu Robotics, calling Anzu a "passthrough company" used to "avoid current and anticipated U.S. restrictions on DJI products".{{Cite web |last=Dress |first=Brad |date=2024-08-27 |title=Top lawmakers on China panel press US, drone company CEO on DJI threat |url=https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4849978-house-china-committee-drone-concerns/ |access-date=2024-08-27 |website=The Hill |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-08-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240827190824/https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4849978-house-china-committee-drone-concerns/ |url-status=live }} In September 2024, DJI denied the allegations and stated that Anzu Robotics is not affiliated with the company, and their relationship is limited to a standard technology licensing agreement.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=2024-09-01 |title=DJI responds to US lawmakers' concerns over ties with Anzu Robotics |url=https://dronedj.com/2024/09/01/dji-anzu-robotics-mavic-drone/ |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=DroneDJ |language=en-US}}

In September 2024, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that restrictions on the use of DJI drones negatively impacted the Department of Interior's operations as well as those of its partners, such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and academic institutions, which have different compliance policies. The DOI did not ban the use of existing DJI drones for emergency flights, such as managing wildfires, and expanded this allowance to include nonemergency use after determining the security risks were sufficiently low. As of June 2024, procuring new DJI drones was still prohibited except for wildfire management and search and rescue purposes.{{cite web |title=Federal Lands: Effects of Interior's Policies on Foreign-Made Drones |url=https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106924 |website=U. S. Government Accountability Office |date=Sep 25, 2024 |access-date=October 17, 2024 |archive-date=September 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927202703/https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106924 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Schneider |first1=Jaron |title=US Department of the Interior Says Anti-DJI Regulation Hurt Its Operations |url=https://petapixel.com/2024/10/02/us-department-of-the-interior-says-anti-dji-regulation-hurt-its-operations/ |work=PetaPixel |date=2 October 2024 |language=en |archive-date=7 October 2024 |access-date=17 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007145505/https://petapixel.com/2024/10/02/us-department-of-the-interior-says-anti-dji-regulation-hurt-its-operations/ |url-status=live }}

A 2024 analysis by FTI Consulting supports the conclusion that "all first-party data transmissions, or transmissions to DJI owned infrastructure, resided within the United States." The report says that DJI employs certificate pinning and Transport Layer Security (TLS) to secure data streams. Its Restricted Network Mode (RNM) and Local Data Mode (LDM) reduced or eliminated information sharing over the network.{{cite news |title=New DJI Drone Audit Bolsters Security Claims Amid Ongoing Ban Debate |url=https://dronexl.co/2024/10/03/new-dji-drone-audit-bolsters-security-claims/ |work=DroneXL |date=3 October 2024 |archive-date=9 October 2024 |access-date=17 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009233219/https://dronexl.co/2024/10/03/new-dji-drone-audit-bolsters-security-claims/ |url-status=live }}

In January 2025, DJI released an update that permitted its products to fly over previously restricted areas such as military bases, runways, or power plants.{{Cite web |last=Hollister |first=Sean |date=2025-01-15 |title=DJI will no longer stop drones from flying over airports, wildfires, and the White House |url=https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/14/24343928/dji-no-more-geofencing-no-fly-zone |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=The Verge |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=14 January 2025 |title=Chinese drone maker allows flights over ‘restricted zones’ in US |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/chinese-drone-maker-allows-flights-over-restricted-zones-in-us/3449438# |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Anadolu Agency}}

{{See also|United States sanctions against China|Military-civil fusion}}

In December 2020, the United States Department of Commerce added DJI to the Bureau of Industry and Security's Entity List.{{Cite news|last1=Alper|first1=Alexandra|last2=Shepardson|first2=David|last3=Pamuk|first3=Humeyra|date=2020-12-18|title=U.S. blacklists dozens of Chinese firms including SMIC, DJI|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-sanctions-idUSKBN28S0HL|access-date=2020-12-19|archive-date=2023-09-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230913011707/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-sanctions-idUSKBN28S0HL|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Addition of Entities to the Entity List, Revision of Entry on the Entity List, and Removal of Entities From the Entity List|url=https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/22/2020-28031/addition-of-entities-to-the-entity-list-revision-of-entry-on-the-entity-list-and-removal-of-entities|website=US Federal Register|date=22 December 2020 |access-date=2020-12-22|language=en|archive-date=2020-12-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222133509/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/22/2020-28031/addition-of-entities-to-the-entity-list-revision-of-entry-on-the-entity-list-and-removal-of-entities|url-status=live}} In January 2021, President Trump signed an executive order mandating the removal of Chinese-made drones from U.S. government fleets.{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=2021-01-18|title=Trump orders assessment of security risks of Chinese made drones in U.S. govt fleet|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-drone-trump-idUSKBN29N238|access-date=2021-01-19|archive-date=2021-01-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118235850/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-drone-trump-idUSKBN29N238|url-status=live}} In December 2021, the United States Department of the Treasury prohibited investment in DJI by US individuals and entities, accusing the company of assisting the People's Liberation Army and being complicit in aiding the persecution of Uyghurs.

In October 2022, the United States Department of Defense added DJI to a list of "Chinese military companies" operating in the U.S.{{Cite web |date=2022-10-05 |title=DOD Releases List of People's Republic of China (PRC) Military Companies in Accordance With Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 |url=https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3180636/dod-releases-list-of-peoples-republic-of-china-prc-military-companies-in-accord |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=U.S. Department of Defense |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-10-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005182828/https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3180636/dod-releases-list-of-peoples-republic-of-china-prc-military-companies-in-accord/ |url-status=live }} In October 2024, DJI filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense in an attempt to have the designation removed.{{Cite news |last=Shepardson |first=David |date=October 19, 2024 |title=Drone maker DJI sues Pentagon over Chinese military listing |url=https://www.reuters.com/legal/chinese-dronemaker-dji-sues-pentagon-over-chinese-military-listing-2024-10-19/ |access-date=October 19, 2024 |work=Reuters}}

In 2023, DJI, had enlisted lobbying firms Subject Matter (who later changed their name to Avoq), Vogel Group, and CLS Strategies to address U.S. restrictions and challenges.{{Cite web |last=Oprysko |first=Caitlin |date=2023-10-18 |title=DJI shuffles lobbying roster, SeatGeek adds a new outside firm |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2023/10/18/dji-shuffles-lobbying-roster-seatgeek-adds-a-new-outside-firm-00122321 |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=POLITICO |language=en |archive-date=2023-10-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231024135315/https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2023/10/18/dji-shuffles-lobbying-roster-seatgeek-adds-a-new-outside-firm-00122321 |url-status=live }} Amid debates on Chinese client representation, Vogel Group and Avoq ceased representation in February 2024, while CLS Strategies continued to advocate for DJI. Law firms Sidley Austin and Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, along with Liberty Government Affairs led by Brian Darling, also supported DJI in lobbying efforts.{{Cite web |last1=Lippman |first1=Daniel |last2=Oprysko |first2=Caitlin |date=2024-02-21 |title=Lobbyists dump Chinese clients after blacklist threats |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2024/02/21/lobbyists-dump-chinese-clients-after-blacklist-threats-00142523 |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=POLITICO |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241209174208/https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2024/02/21/lobbyists-dump-chinese-clients-after-blacklist-threats-00142523 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Oprysko |first=Caitlin |date=2024-03-22 |title=Another twist in the China lobbying backlash |url=https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2024/03/22/another-twist-in-the-china-lobbying-backlash-00148670 |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=POLITICO |language=en |archive-date=2024-11-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241108234330/https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-influence/2024/03/22/another-twist-in-the-china-lobbying-backlash-00148670 |url-status=live }}

In September 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Countering CCP Drones Act.{{Cite web |title=H.R.2864 - Countering CCP Drones Act |url=https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2864?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22H.R.+2864%22%7D&s=4&r=1 |access-date=October 7, 2024 |website=congress.gov | date=10 September 2024 |archive-date=October 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009153803/https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2864?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22H.R.+2864%22%7D&r=1&s=4 |url-status=live }} The legislation pending in the U.S. Senate aims to include DJI on a list maintained by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019. This action would effectively prevent DJI's drones from operating on U.S. communications infrastructure, making them unusable in the country.{{Cite web |last=Russell |first=Brandon |date=2024-05-13 |title=What you need to know about the DJI drone ban in the U.S. |url=https://apnews.com/buyline-shopping/article/dji-drone-ban-in-the-us |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=Associated Press |language=en |archive-date=2024-08-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240822040608/https://apnews.com/buyline-shopping/article/dji-drone-ban-in-the-us |url-status=live }} DJI denounced what it termed "inaccurate and unsubstantiated allegations".

In October 2024, it was reported that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection was stopping the import of certain DJI drones into the U.S. under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.{{Cite news |last1=Martina |first1=Michael |last2=Shepardson |first2=David |date=October 16, 2024 |title=US Customs halts some drone imports from Chinese manufacturer DJI, company says |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-customs-halting-some-drone-imports-chinese-manufacturer-dji-company-says-2024-10-16/ |access-date=October 18, 2024 |work=Reuters}}

In May 2021, the United States Department of Defense issued an analysis of DJI products. The unclassified portion of the report concluded that two{{cite web |url=https://www.slashgear.com/pentagon-clears-two-drones-made-by-dji-for-government-use-02675710/ |title=Pentagon clears two drones made by DJI for government use |website=slashgear |date=2 June 2021 |first=Shane |last=McGlaun |access-date=2 June 2021 |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602230730/https://www.slashgear.com/pentagon-clears-two-drones-made-by-dji-for-government-use-02675710/ |url-status=live }} types of drone in the DJI "Government Edition" line-up show "no malicious code or intent and are recommended for use by government entities and forces working with US services."{{Cite news |url=https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-technology-government-and-politics-business-5854cf8b5eccd03f85d5eba2aef10a22 |title=Gov't use of Chinese drones in limbo as Congress weighs ban |website=Associated Press |date=2 June 2021 |first=MATT |last=O'BRIEN |access-date=2 June 2021 |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118234924/https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-technology-government-and-politics-business-5854cf8b5eccd03f85d5eba2aef10a22 |url-status=live }} This is according to a summary obtained by The Hill,{{Cite news|last=Homan|first=Timothy R.|date=2021-06-01|title=Pentagon report clears use of drones made by top Chinese manufacturer|url=https://thehill.com/policy/defense/556370-pentagon-report-clears-use-of-drones-made-by-top-chinese-manufacturer|access-date=2021-06-28|website=The Hill|language=en|archive-date=2021-06-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621192024/https://thehill.com/policy/defense/556370-pentagon-report-clears-use-of-drones-made-by-top-chinese-manufacturer|url-status=live}} though the Defense Department did not respond to an inquiry asking for elaboration.

In January 2015, a Phantom 3 drone crashed into the White House's south lawn, in Washington, D.C., US.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-31023750|title=Drone maker DJI bans Washington flights after White House crash|work=BBC News|date=28 January 2015|language=en|access-date=2018-01-24|archive-date=2023-09-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908092306/https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-31023750|url-status=live}} DJI later set up a no-fly Geo-system according to prohibited airspace, and forced all drones to update the firmware. The system introduced prevents flights from getting closer to, or to take off from restricted zones, based on GPS location.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dji.com/flysafe/geo-map|title=FLY SAFEGEO-ZONE MAP|website=DJI|language=en|access-date=2018-01-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124070905/https://www.dji.com/flysafe/geo-map|archive-date=2018-01-24|url-status=dead}}

In the 2015 Tokyo drone incident, a DJI Phantom 2 drone carrying radioactive material landed on the official residence of the Prime Minister of Japan. Subsequently, the National Diet passed a law restricting drone flights near government buildings and nuclear sites.{{Cite news|date=2015-04-25|title=Arrest over Japan radioactive drone|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32465624|access-date=2020-09-27|archive-date=2020-11-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105171729/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32465624|url-status=live}}

In 2016, ISIS used DJI drones as exploding devices in Iraq.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ft.com/content/82a29f96-c9e7-11e7-ab18-7a9fb7d6163e|title=Isis use of hobby drones as weapons tests Chinese makers|date=2017-12-10|website=Financial Times|language=en|access-date=2019-11-12|archive-date=2019-09-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190919091848/https://www.ft.com/content/82a29f96-c9e7-11e7-ab18-7a9fb7d6163e|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/12/world/middleeast/iraq-drones-isis.html|title=Pentagon Confronts a New Threat From ISIS: Exploding Drones|date=2016-10-12|work=The New York Times|language=en|access-date=2019-11-12|archive-date=2017-01-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122093948/https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/12/world/middleeast/iraq-drones-isis.html|url-status=live}} DJI later created a broad no-fly zone over nearly all of Iraq and Syria.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/04/26/dji_drone_geofencing_iraq_syria/|title=Drone maker DJI quietly made large chunks of Iraq, Syria no-fly zones|date=2017-04-26|website=The Register|language=en|access-date=2019-11-12|archive-date=2019-11-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112025026/https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/04/26/dji_drone_geofencing_iraq_syria/|url-status=live}} That year, a DJI drone was nearly involved in a midair collision with a Chinese fighter jet. The Chinese government subsequently insisted that DJI develop an air traffic registry to track its drones within China.

On 30 March 2018, Israel Defense Forces used DJI's Matrice 600 drones to drop tear gas from above on Gazan protestors.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/14/world/middleeast/gaza-israel-deadly-protest-scene.html|title=Waves of Gazans vs. Israeli Tear Gas and Bullets: Deadliest Mayhem in Years|date=2018-05-14|work=The New York Times|language=en|access-date=2019-11-28|archive-date=2019-11-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128143551/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/14/world/middleeast/gaza-israel-deadly-protest-scene.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bellingcat.com/news/mena/2018/06/18/first-isis-iraq-now-israel-idf-use-commercial-drones/|title=First ISIS, then Iraq, now Israel: IDF Use of Commercial Drones|date=2018-06-18|website=Bellingcat|language=en|access-date=2019-11-28|archive-date=2019-11-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128143511/https://www.bellingcat.com/news/mena/2018/06/18/first-isis-iraq-now-israel-idf-use-commercial-drones/|url-status=live}}

On 4 August 2018, two Matrice 600 drones detonated explosives near Avenida Bolívar, Caracas in an apparent attempt to assassinate Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/04/nicolas-maduros-speech-cut-short-while-soldiers-scatter|title=Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro survives apparent assassination attempt|author=Joe Parkin Daniels|date=5 August 2018|work=The Guardian|access-date=5 August 2018|archive-date=5 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231005123439/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/04/nicolas-maduros-speech-cut-short-while-soldiers-scatter|url-status=live}}

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{{See also|China and the Russian invasion of Ukraine}}

DJI drones have been used by both Ukraine and Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They have served as a tactical surveillance, strike, and propaganda tool by Ukraine's armed forces.{{cite web |url=https://www.eastmojo.com/recent-top-news/2022/12/25/ukraine-has-an-unlikely-ally-in-fight-against-russia-dji-drones/ |title=Ukraine has an unlikely ally in fight against Russia: DJI drones |website=East Mojo |date=25 December 2022 |first=Mike |last=Sangma |access-date=26 December 2022 |archive-date=20 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220104418/https://www.eastmojo.com/recent-top-news/2022/12/25/ukraine-has-an-unlikely-ally-in-fight-against-russia-dji-drones/ |url-status=live }} According to the investigation by Faine Greenwood of the Foreign Policy, DJI drones are sourced by governments, hobbyists, international donations to Ukraine and Russia to support each side on the battlefield, and were often flown by drone hobbyists recruited by the armed forces. The prevalence of DJI drones was attributable to their market dominance, affordability, high performance, and reliability.{{Cite news |last1=Mozur |first1=Paul |last2=Krolik |first2=Aaron |last3=Bradsher |first3=Keith |date=2023-03-21 |title=As War in Ukraine Grinds On, China Helps Refill Russian Drone Supplies |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/21/business/russia-china-drones-ukraine-war.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602144130/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/21/business/russia-china-drones-ukraine-war.html |archive-date=2023-06-02 |access-date=2023-03-23 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}{{cite web |last=Greenwood |first=Faine |date=16 February 2023 |title=The Drone War in Ukraine Is Cheap, Deadly, and Made in China |url=https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/02/16/ukraine-russia-war-drone-warfare-china/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250113004905/https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/02/16/ukraine-russia-war-drone-warfare-china/ |archive-date=13 January 2025 |access-date=6 March 2023 |website=Foreign Policy}} They were also preferred for their commercial availability.{{cite web |last1=Somerville |first1=Heather |last2=Forrest |first2=Brett |date=10 April 2024 |title=How American Drones Failed to Turn the Tide in Ukraine |url=https://www.wsj.com/world/how-american-drones-failed-to-turn-the-tide-in-ukraine-b0ebbac3 |url-access=subscription |website=The Wall Street Journal |access-date=24 July 2024 |archive-date=24 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240724030203/https://www.wsj.com/world/how-american-drones-failed-to-turn-the-tide-in-ukraine-b0ebbac3 |url-status=live }}

Ukraine has used DJI drones extensively after being invaded, while battlefield footage suggests their usage by Russia as well. After German retailer MediaMarkt stopped selling DJI drones, DJI said that its products were for civilian use and inappropriate for the military.{{Cite news |last=Baptista |first=Eduardo |date=2022-03-28 |title=China's DJI rejects claim that Russian military uses its drones in Ukraine |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-dji-rejects-claim-that-russian-military-uses-its-drones-ukraine-2022-03-28/ |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328082714/https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-dji-rejects-claim-that-russian-military-uses-its-drones-ukraine-2022-03-28/ |archive-date=2022-03-28 |access-date=2022-03-28 |work=Reuters |language=en}} Following criticism of the company's operation in Russia, DJI suspended its business in both Russia and Ukraine to prevent its products from being used in combat.{{Cite news|title=Chinese drone giant DJI suspends business in Russia, Ukraine|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/4/27/chinese-drone-giant-dji-suspends-business-in-russia-ukraine|language=en|website=Al Jazeera|date=2022-04-27|access-date=2022-04-27|archive-date=2022-06-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615225846/https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/4/27/chinese-drone-giant-dji-suspends-business-in-russia-ukraine|url-status=live}}{{Cite news |last1=Kirton |first1=David |date=27 April 2022 |title=China's DJI halts Russia, Ukraine sales to prevent use of its drones in combat |url=https://www.reuters.com/technology/chinese-drone-maker-dji-suspends-business-activities-russia-ukraine-2022-04-26/ |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426235354/https://www.reuters.com/technology/chinese-drone-maker-dji-suspends-business-activities-russia-ukraine-2022-04-26/ |archive-date=2022-04-26 |access-date=2022-04-27 |website=Reuters}} However, donors and buyers from both Russia and Ukraine shipped the drones across the border via intermediates and modified their software to circumnavigate the restrictions.{{Cite news |last1=Sabbagh |first1=Dan |last2=Mazhulin |first2=Artem |date=2023-04-10 |title='They're starting to die': fears Ukraine's drone supremacy may soon be over |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/10/in-war-there-are-no-emotions-ukraine-drone-squads-bakhmut |access-date=2024-07-24 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077 |archive-date=2024-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815030948/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/10/in-war-there-are-no-emotions-ukraine-drone-squads-bakhmut |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=Standish |first=Reid |date=5 October 2023 |title=Chinese Drones Flow To Training Centers Linked To Russian War In Ukraine |url=https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-ukraine-chinese-drones-training-centers/32621432.html |website=Radio Free Europe |access-date=24 July 2024 |archive-date=15 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815020956/https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-ukraine-chinese-drones-training-centers/32621432.html |url-status=live }}

Ukrainian troops have used DJI drones to conduct reconnaissance, drop improvised explosives, and conduct precision strikes on Russian forces.{{Cite news |last=Buckby |first=Jack |title=Video shows Ukrainian troops using a Chinese-made drone to watch missiles strikes on Russian forces |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/ukrainians-use-chinese-dji-drones-to-watch-strikes-on-russians-2022-6 |access-date=2022-11-23 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-11-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123185213/https://www.businessinsider.com/ukrainians-use-chinese-dji-drones-to-watch-strikes-on-russians-2022-6 |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |date=2022-08-08 |title=Ukrainian soldiers are turning consumer drones into formidable weapons of war |url=https://observers.france24.com/en/europe/20220808-ukraine-russia-modified-commercial-drones-battlefield-donations-weapons |access-date=2022-11-23 |website=The Observers - France 24 |language=en |archive-date=2022-11-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123185329/https://observers.france24.com/en/europe/20220808-ukraine-russia-modified-commercial-drones-battlefield-donations-weapons |url-status=live }} Fitted with high-definition cameras, Ukrainian military also used the DJI drones to produce effective propaganda materials, including live war footage of Russian forces and heavy equipment being destroyed.

In May 2022, Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said AeroScope detection platform gave Russian forces ability to track Ukrainian drones and gave Russia advantage, and asked DJI to impose no-fly zones over parts of Ukraine.{{Cite news|title=See how gamers are outwitting and helping to kill Russian soldiers|url=https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2022/05/13/ukrainian-drones-combat-russian-forces-burnett-dnt-ebof-vpx.cnn|last=Burnett|first=Erin|website=CNN|date=2022-05-13|at=2 min 17 sec|quote=A Chinese company makes both the DJI drone that Vlad uses and a software program, AeroScope, that tracks much of what the drone does. That's what Vlad says the Russians are using to combat Ukraine's drone warfare.|access-date=2022-05-13|archive-date=2023-11-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120221655/https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2022/05/13/ukrainian-drones-combat-russian-forces-burnett-dnt-ebof-vpx.cnn|url-status=live}}{{Cite news |last=Gault |first=Matthew |date=March 18, 2022 |title=DJI Has the Power to Control Where Drones Can Fly. Ukraine Wants Them to Use It. |work=Vice News |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3nkg5/dji-has-the-power-to-control-where-drones-can-fly-ukraine-wants-them-to-use-it |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220402012427/https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3nkg5/dji-has-the-power-to-control-where-drones-can-fly-ukraine-wants-them-to-use-it|archive-date=2 April 2022|access-date=March 20, 2022}} DJI replied saying that its drones are designed for civilians and inappropriate for military use because of visibility features such as AeroScope and Remote ID. It could try to ban them from certain airspaces under a formal request from the Ukrainian government, but doing so would affect all parties' drones being flown there and could be countered by operators preventing their drones from receiving updates.{{Cite news |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=March 17, 2022 |title=What DJI said in response to Ukraine's request to block Russians |url=https://dronedj.com/2022/03/17/ukraine-dji-letter-drone-products-block-russia/ |access-date=July 26, 2024 |work=DroneDJ}} The Verge did not find any confirmed reports on Russian AeroScope usage and interviewed a DJI spokesperson to clarify the issue.{{Cite news |last=Hollister |first=Sean |date=2022-03-23 |title=DJI drones, Ukraine, and Russia — what we know about AeroScope |url=https://www.theverge.com/22985101/dji-aeroscope-ukraine-russia-drone-tracking |access-date=2022-03-29 |website=The Verge |language=en |quote=Importantly, we haven't found any confirmed reports that's actually happening |archive-date=2022-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328151916/https://www.theverge.com/22985101/dji-aeroscope-ukraine-russia-drone-tracking |url-status=live }}

Ukraine continued to purchase DJI drones for its military. In October 2023, the Ukrainian government announced the purchase of 4,000 DJI drones and the plan to purchase 20,000 DJI drones by May 2024.{{cite web |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/10/23/ukraine-continues-to-snap-up-chinese-dji-drones-for-its-defense/ |title=Ukraine continues to snap up Chinese DJI drones for its defense |website=Defense News |date=23 October 2023 |first=Elisabeth |last=Gosselin-Malo |access-date=24 July 2024 |archive-date=15 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240815021008/https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/10/23/ukraine-continues-to-snap-up-chinese-dji-drones-for-its-defense/ |url-status=live }} In Ukraine, DJI drones and small UAVs became an ubiquitous and critical part of the war.{{Cite news |last1=Mozur |first1=Paul |last2=Hopkins |first2=Valerie |date=2023-09-30 |title=Ukraine's War of Drones Runs Into an Obstacle: China |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/30/technology/ukraine-russia-war-drones-china.html |access-date=2024-07-24 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=2024-08-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803132222/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/30/technology/ukraine-russia-war-drones-china.html |url-status=live }}

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