Frank Wang founded DJI in 2006 while a graduate student at Hong Kong University of Science. DJI is currently the biggest commercial drone producing company in the world. DJI created the Lightbridge transmission system and has a 76% market share of consumer drones globally.
DJI also manufactures camera stabilizers, robots, and other tools for the film industry. Its drones have been used by militaries, police, terrorist groups. DJI takes steps to limit terrorist access.
DJI funded the DroneBase startup, which links drone pilots with clients needing aerial photography. DJI leads consumer-grade gimbal markets by adopting technologies to serve consumers.
Born in 1980, Frank Wang grew up in Hangzhou with a childhood love of flying objects. Frank started DJI in a Hong Kong University warehouse, later commercializing the technology.
Is DJI a Chinese owned company?
Yes, DJI is a Chinese company, founded and headquartered in China.
Is DJI Chinese or Japanese?
DJI is a Chinese company, not Japanese.