China’s DJI, Facing U.S. Bans, Launches Global Sales of Delivery Drone

DJI, the largest consumer drone manufacturer in the world, confronts myriad restrictions from U.S. lawmakers fearing surveillance and Chinese dominance.

Jack Daleo

Friday, January 12, 2024 at 05:15 PM ET

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Edited By: Luke Venable

DJI’s FlyCart 30 delivery drone comes in two different configurations. [Courtesy: DJI]

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DJI, the world's leading consumer drone manufacturer, has officially entered the global drone delivery market with its new heavy-duty FlyCart 30 model.
The FlyCart 30 is designed for diverse applications, capable of carrying significant payloads (up to 88 lbs) over short distances in challenging environments, and features advanced safety and operational capabilities.
This strategic move targets enterprise customers for more stable revenue but faces considerable regulatory hurdles in key markets like the U.S. due to drone weight limits and ongoing bans on Chinese technology.

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The company responsible for an estimated seven out of every 10 consumer drone sales worldwide is throwing its hat in the drone delivery ring.

China’s DJI, the market leader in consumer drones since 2015, this week announced that its recently unveiled FlyCart 30 model is now available globally. The company kicked off sales in China in August. But the international expansion marks its true entry into the drone delivery space.