DJI
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: Shenzhen, China · Est. 2006 · 7 models registered · 7 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies DJI: 7 models, 7 deployments across 4 regions, 10 active incidents. 27 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Shenzhen, China
IP / Patents
15 Active
Platform Models
7
Audited Incidents
10
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.
Broad public reach with 8.3M video views. Strong deployment footprint with 7 operational sites across 5 countries. 2 incidents recorded in the past 90 days.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
10 incidents on record (4 serious, 6 moderate). Most recent: Jul 2026.
Evidentiary Regulatory Filings & Recalls
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Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Chairman (non-operational); mentor & early investor
Founder, CEO & Chairman
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2006-01-01 · DJI · DJI
cofounder · founded 2006-01-01 · no longer at company
cofounder · founded 2006-01-01 · no longer at company
cofounder · founded 2006-01-01 · no longer at company
Key Former Leadership (6 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- DJI x Rosenbauer (Emergency Response Drones)Mar 30, 2020
MOST RECENT · DJI x Rosenbauer (Emergency Response Drones) · 2020-03-30 · with Rosenbauer · JUST ANNOUNCED · DJI x Microsoft (Enterprise Drone SDK) · 2018-05-07 · with Microsoft · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
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Platform Models
Deployments
- DJI Matrice 4 Series at Global[OPERATIONAL]
Global · Jun 1, 2024
- DJI Mavic 3 Pro at Global[OPERATIONAL]
Global · Jun 1, 2024
- DJI Mavic 4 Pro at Global[OPERATIONAL]
Global · Jun 1, 2024
- DJI Mini 4 Pro at United Kingdom (various archaeological sites)[OPERATIONAL]
United Kingdom (various archaeological sites) · Jan 1, 2024
- DJI Mini 4 Pro at London, United Kingdom[OPERATIONAL]
London, United Kingdom · Jan 1, 2024
- Agras T50 at China Agricultural Sites[OPERATIONAL]
China Agricultural Sites · Jan 1, 2025
- Agras T50 at Brazil Agricultural Sites[OPERATIONAL]
Brazil Agricultural Sites · Jul 1, 2025
Incidents affecting DJI
- FCC added foreign-produced UAS (DJI, Autel) to the Covered List, blocking new US authorizations[REGULATORY ACTION]
Dec 22, 2025
- DJI Matrice M210 police drone collides with a Cessna 172 on final approach near Buttonville, Ontario[COLLISION]
Aug 10, 2021
- DJI Mavic 2 Zoom collides with an AS350 helicopter filming the King of the Hammers race in California[COLLISION]
Feb 6, 2020
- DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collides with a UH-60 Black Hawk during Texas flood search-and-rescue[COLLISION]
Jul 7, 2025
- DJI Mavic Pro collides with a passenger hot air balloon near Driggs, Idaho[COLLISION]
Aug 10, 2018
- Hobbyist DJI Mini 3 Pro punches a hole in a Super Scooper firefighting aircraft during the LA Palisades Fire[COLLISION]
Jan 9, 2025
- Out-of-control DJI Phantom 3 hits a building and falls into the crowd at the Seattle Pride parade, knocking a woman unconscious[INJURY]
Jun 28, 2015
- DJI Phantom 4 strikes a US Army Black Hawk over Staten Island in the first confirmed US civilian-drone / manned-aircraft midair collision[COLLISION]
Sep 21, 2017
- JetBlue flight from Las Vegas hits drone before landing at JFK[COLLISION]
Jun 29, 2026
- Drone falls into stands at Ponoka Stampede, injuring two people[INJURY]
Jul 10, 2026
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
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 Amazon, Roborock, Unitree Robotics, Anduril Industries.
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 7 verified deployments, including at United Kingdom (various archaeological sites), London, United Kingdom, China Agricultural Sites.
How many robots has DJI deployed?
DEPLOY has 7 verified DJI deployments on record at sites including United Kingdom (various archaeological sites), London, United Kingdom, China Agricultural Sites. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
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 25% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was DJI founded?
DJI was founded in 2006.
Are there any incidents involving DJI?
10 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 10 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 10 incidents on record (4 serious, 6 moderate). Most recent: Jul 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.