CategoryDrones
Appears inInspection & survey drones
Overview
Chinese drone manufacturer (Da-Jiang Innovations), founded 2006 in Shenzhen by Frank Wang (Wang Tao). The dominant global maker of consumer, prosumer, and enterprise camera drones (Mavic, Air, Mini, Matrice lines). Subject to significant US regulatory action since 2024 (FCC Covered List, DoD Section 1260H designation, CBP import scrutiny). Privately held.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- 3 deployments on file
- Active incidents
- 8 incidents on file
Key facts
Founded
Market position
Video transmission
Obstacle avoidance
US regulatory status
Hero image candidate
Data & sources
Press releases
4
Patent documents
3
Web sources
8
15 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (7)
View all models →Current platform
Dock 3
DJI's Dock 3 is DJI's first vehicle-mountable drone-in-a-box docking system for 24/7 remote autonomous operations in harsh environments; it pairs with the Matrice 4D (mapping) or 4TD (thermal) for public safety and infrastructure monitoring.
Current platform
Agras T50
DJI's Agras T50 is an agricultural spraying-and-spreading drone in DJI's crop-protection lineup, carrying a large spray tank with a coaxial twin-rotor design for high-throughput pesticide/fertilizer application and field mapping.
Current platform
Matrice 400
DJI's Matrice 400 is a heavy-lift enterprise drone (released June 2025) for power-line inspection, surveying, mapping, and public safety; ~6 kg payload, up to ~59 minutes flight, with rotating LiDAR, mmWave radar, and low-light vision for obstacle sensing.
Current platform
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
Professional consumer drone with triple camera system. 43min flight time, O3+ transmission, omnidirectional sensing.
Current platform
DJI Matrice 4 Series
DJI's enterprise drone platform (Matrice 4E and Matrice 4T), announced January 2025, for industrial operations: mapping/survey (4E) and thermal/inspection/public-safety (4T). Successor to the Matrice 3D/3TD enterprise line.
Current platform
DJI Mini 4 Pro
DJI sub-249g consumer camera drone (no FAA registration required for recreational flight at that weight in the US) with omnidirectional obstacle sensing and OcuSync O4 transmission (up to ~20 km FHD). Announced September 2023; sold in the US.
Current platform
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
DJI's 2025 flagship consumer/prosumer camera drone (Hasselblad triple-camera gimbal, 360-degree rotation, extended range and flight time on OcuSync O4+). Announced May 2025. Not officially sold in the United States at launch due to the US import/regulatory situation; available in Europe and other markets.
DJI on the deployment map
Where DJI's robots are verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
- delivery and inspection drones in United States →
- delivery and inspection drones in California →
- delivery and inspection drones in Ukraine (combat zones) →
- delivery and inspection drones in Nevada →
- delivery and inspection drones in United Kingdom →
- delivery and inspection drones in China →
- The global deployment map →
Relationships
Current leadership (2)
- Frank Wang Founder, CEO & Chairmansecondary-verified
- Li Zexiang Chairman (non-operational); mentor & early investorsecondary-verified
Founders (4)
- Frank Wangcofounderfounded 2006-01-01
- Lu Zhihuicofounderfounded 2006-01-01no longer at company
- Chen Jinyingcofounderfounded 2006-01-01no longer at company
- Chen Chuqiangcofounderfounded 2006-01-01no longer at company
Board (1)
- Li Zexiang chair
Former / Previously (4)
- Blake Resnick Engineersecondary-verified
- Lu Zhihui Co-founder (2006 founding team; departed ~2008)reported, not verified
- Chen Jinying Co-founder (2006 founding team; departed ~2008)reported, not verified
- Chen Chuqiang Co-founder (2006 founding team; departed ~2008)reported, not verified
Media (1)
Company-anchored media. Official assets the company has published at the company level, distinct from model-anchored media that lives on individual product pages.
Safety record
8 incidents on record (3 serious, 5 moderate). Most recent: Dec 2025.
Most recent: Dec 2025
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Incidents affecting DJI (8)
- FCC added foreign-produced UAS (DJI, Autel) to the Covered List, blocking new US authorizations2025-12-22 · Regulatory action
- DJI Mavic Pro collides with a passenger hot air balloon near Driggs, Idaho2018-08-10 · Collision
Includes incidents linked directly to this company, to its models, or to deployments of its models or under its operation. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Operated deployments (3)
- DJI Mavic 3 ProGlobal
- DJI Mavic 4 ProGlobal
- DJI Matrice 4 SeriesGlobal
Operator customers (1)
- DJI3 deployments
Recent coverage
DJI in third-party press
Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- Robotphoenix5 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Naio Technologies4 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- mature
- Counterparty risk class
- moderate
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Regulatory filings (2)
- fcc_covered_listfcc covered list · us_fccactive
Linked models: DJI Mavic 4 Pro
- fcc_covered_listfcc covered list · us_fccactive2025-12-22
Linked models: DJI Matrice 4 Series, DJI Mini 4 Pro
Patent estate (3)
- US12389030B2usptograntedassignee
- US12539975B2usptograntedassignee
- US12399510B2usptograntedassignee
Patent litigations (2)
- 337-TA-1133itcdecided · infringement foundas respondent2020-05-21
- 1:16-cv-00706district_courtpending · pendingas complainant
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJul 23, 2026
DJI logo
- Superseded updatedJul 11, 2026
dji-innovations -> dji
- Review status verifiedVerifiedJun 19, 2026
unreviewed -> reverified
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 11, 2026
Introducing DJI Mavic 3 Pro
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 5, 2026
DJI Matrice 4 Series enterprise drone
Sources (12)
- https://www.scmp.com/abacus/who-what/what/article/3028241/story-drone-pioneer-dji
- https://dronelife.com/2016/04/22/how-djis-founders-built-a-drone-cluster-city/
- https://www.dji.com/media-center/announcements
- https://dronelife.com/2025/06/25/dji-drones-us-consumer-market-scarcity-security/
- https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2026/january/DJI-Ban-Ramifications-in-United-States/
- https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3327057/drone-maker-dji-loses-lawsuit-against-pentagon-claim-chinese-military-ties
- https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/judge-rules-that-drone-maker-dji-is-affiliated-with-chinas-defense-industry-company-to-stay-on-pentagons-list-of-chinese-military-companies
- https://dronelife.com/2025/05/13/dji-mavic-4-pro-revolutionary-features-rave-reviews-and-u-s-availability-challenges/
- https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-updates-covered-list-add-certain-uas-and-uas-components-0
- https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-416839A1.pdf
- https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3329031/china-drone-maker-dji-appeals-inclusion-pentagons-chinese-military-companies-list
- https://chinaselectcommittee.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-stefanik-statement-cbp-blocking-imports-ccp-backed-drone-company-dji
Common questions
- What is DJI?
- Chinese drone manufacturer (Da-Jiang Innovations), founded 2006 in Shenzhen by Frank Wang (Wang Tao). The dominant global maker of consumer, prosumer, and enterprise camera drones (Mavic, Air, Mini, Matrice lines). Subject to significant US regulatory action since 2024 (FCC Covered List, DoD Section 1260H designation, CBP import scrutiny). Privately held.
- What does DJI make?
- DJI has 7 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Dock 3, Agras T50, Matrice 400 and 4 others (DJI builds physical robots).
- Is DJI publicly traded?
- No. DJI is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
- Who competes with DJI?
- On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to DJI building in the same form factors include Anduril Industries, Boston Dynamics, Robotphoenix, Amazon.
- Who is the CEO of DJI?
- Frank Wang is the ceo of DJI, per the DEPLOY registry.
- How can I invest in DJI?
- DJI is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
- Where is DJI headquartered?
- DJI is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.
- Who owns DJI?
- DJI is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
- Where does DJI operate robots?
- DJI operates 3 verified deployments, including at Global.
- Is DJI a top robotics company?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, DJI ranks in roughly the top 53% of companies tracked by the registry.
- When was DJI founded?
- DJI was founded in 2006.
- Are there any incidents involving DJI?
- 8 active incidents involving DJI are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
- Is DJI safe?
- DJI has 8 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 8 incidents on record (3 serious, 5 moderate). Most recent: Dec 2025. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.
Methodology: Verified · 12 sources (4 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-18
Verification posture
Verified
High confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-18
Sources by quality tier
- 8
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
- 4
- primary-company-ir
- Company IR disclosure
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for DJI.Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- Robotphoenix5 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Naio Technologies4 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning DJI from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
FCC expands crackdown on alleged DJI shell companies
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This DJI drone mapped Everest’s killer icefall without risking a single life
If you’ve ever wondered whether drones can do more than capture stunning mountain footage, DJI’s latest Mount Everest case study offers a pretty compelling answer.
This DJI Mini 5 Pro drone deal saves up to $110 today
If you’ve been waiting for the right excuse to pick up a DJI Mini 5 Pro, this might be it. After going months without a meaningful price cut, the tech giant’s flagship…
DJI just made European BVLOS drone approvals much easier
For companies deploying drones across Europe, getting regulatory approval is often a much bigger challenge than the technology itself. While modern drone platforms are already…
DJI’s first eVTOL drone debuts where few aircraft can fly
For nearly two decades, DJI has defined what most people think of when they hear the word “drone.” From the Phantom that helped popularize aerial photography to the Mavic series…
New DJI parachute helps protect Matrice 400 drone during emergencies
DJI has introduced a new safety accessory for its flagship Matrice 400 enterprise drone, giving operators an added layer of protection during emergency situations. The new DJI…
A two-pack of DJI’s most capable wireless mics just got its first price cut
Smartphones these days have incredible cameras that are capable of taking smooth, sharp video, but the microphones are often lacking, to say the least. A wireless lavalier…
Shopping for DJI drones online? FCC wants more transparency
Shopping for drones like the DJI Mini 3 or Potensic Atom 3 on Amazon or other online marketplaces could soon become a little more transparent and potentially a lot more secure.
DJI shows how drones are changing avalanche rescues
When an avalanche strikes in the French Alps, rescuers are racing against a brutal clock. Survival rates fall sharply after about 20 minutes, making every second between the…
DJI launches first VTOL fixed-wing cargo drone EV50, says it set Everest altitude record
DJI on Thursday unveiled the DJI EV50, its first vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing cargo drone designed for long-range regional transport. The company said the…
Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAI’s no. 2 role
OpenAI's No. 2 executive, Fidji Simo, is stepping down from her full-time role after her medical leave proved longer than expected — a leadership vacuum that comes at a tricky…
Fidji Simo steps down from leading OpenAI’s AGI work due to illness
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Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/dji.md
- RSS feed: /companies/dji/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/a2d812ef-1995-4f49-a947-93c81aade99e
- Revision history: /companies/dji/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- Robotphoenix5 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Naio Technologies4 models
Video
The forest ends. The rock face drops. 🏔️ RockSteady 3.0 holds through every wheel bounce — 105GB built-in saves the full descent before you reach the bottom. ⚠
🥑Drone Avocado Spraying #drone #dji #agriculture #machine
📦🚁Do you want your delivery to be streamlined and steady or flexible and precise? With DJI FlyCart 30, you can choose the payload configuration depending on y
Start to finish. One take. 🎬 HorizonSteady keeps the course level through every bounce — 50GB built-in stores the full run without touching a card. ⚠️ Profess
Introducing DJI Agras T55, a lightweight and intuitive drone that makes solo transport effortless and delivers outstanding performance on every flight, making a
3…2…1… still floating. 🎮 The DJI Lito X1 folds to 249g and launches from the palm — perspective handles the rest. 🎥: Jixiansheyingshixunhuanß #DJILitoX1 #DJI
Now unboxing: the DJI AGRAS T50! 📦 https://ag.dji.com/contact-us 👈 Click here for a chance to try out the T50 ：） Discover unparalleled spraying efficiency,
The ball goes up. The frame stays steady. 🎾Osmo Action 6's RockSteady 3.0 holds through every kick and lunge — variable aperture f/2.0 keeps the sky exposure c
Green. Yellow. Red. The Osmo Action 6‘s 1/1.1-inch sensor reads every shade of the aquatic forest. 🌿 🎥: ngo161616000 #DJIOsmoAction6 #DJI #UnderwaterPOV #Ac
The arm stops. The drone is still intact. 🔩 Fold 2,000 on the DJI Mavic 4 Pro hinge — same result as fold one. #DJI #DJIMavic4Pro #Mavic4Pro #EngineeringTest
From first light to city lights. ✨ The DJI Mavic 4 Pro's 360° Infinity Gimbal holds the composition — a 51-minute flight covers the day-to-night transition with
Backward. On turf. Monitor in frame. 🏟️ The DJI RS 3 Pro doesn't flinch — the model walks in, the shot stays locked. 🎥: masonhoracek #DJI #DJIRonin #RS3Pro
Today's the day! The Agras T50 is officially available to be ordered. The newest addition to the DJI Agras lineup will take your operation to new heights. Fr
Unboxed. Powered up. 23 minutes over the lake. 🌅 O4+ 20km keeps the signal all the way to the far shore — Avata 360 was already in the golden hour. 🎥: mimian
Push. Pan. Orbit. Pull. Forward track. 🎬 Snowy mountain. Vintage estate. Fountain courtyard. 🏔️ 107GB built-in, f/2.0 — Pocket 4 doesn't ask to stop between l
Nobody told the gimbal the world was upside down. 🔄 Mavic 4 Pro's 360° infinity gimbal holds the composition through the full roll — the temple stays centered
The sky explodes. The frame stays level. 🎇 8th-gen 3-axis holds steady through the burst. ⚠️ Professional operation. Do not imitate. 🎥: mr.lucky-ace #DJIOsmoM
Palm up. Drone up. 🌞 Neo 2 launches from one hand and follows the whole downhill — a 34-minute flight covers the full route. 🎥:irina.krupovich #DJINeo2 #DJI #
The bunny changes disguise. The DJI Mic Mini 2 stays on. 🦁🐑🦉 Every bite captured clean. Sound ON. 🎥: Pupushizhixiaotuji #DJIMicMini2 #DJI #MicMini2 #BunnyA
The gasp. The hands over the mouth. The yes. 🌻Osmo Nano's magnetic modular design clips anywhere — including the delivery. 🎥: ivan.merino5 #DJI #DJIOsmoNano
Reality vs attention
DJI draws attention at the 96th percentile but verifies reality at the 67th percentile among aerial robots. Hype Gap +29.7, 12th widest among aerial robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Broad public reach with 6.1M video views. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 23, 2026