DJI Already Dominates Consumer Drones; Now It’s Getting into Delivery

The Chinese manufacturer’s first delivery drone, the FlyCart 30, immediately becomes one of the largest last-mile drones on the market.

Jack Daleo

Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11:35 AM ET

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DJI's new FlyCart 30 delivery drone with winch and crane (left) and cargo box (right) configurations. [Courtesy: DJI]

Key Takeaways:

DJI, the dominant consumer drone manufacturer, has entered the drone delivery market with the launch of its first delivery drone, the FlyCart 30.
The FlyCart 30 features a high payload capacity (up to 88 pounds), all-weather durability (IP55 rating), advanced safety systems, and flexible delivery mechanisms (cargo box or winch/crane).
Currently available only in China, DJI plans to explore global expansion, leveraging its strong market presence and financial resources, though it anticipates regulatory challenges and competition from existing delivery drone services.

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Chinese drone maker DJI won’t settle for its estimated 70 percent share of the global consumer drone market.

In a move that could have major implications for the company and the drone industry at large, DJI this week unveiled FlyCart 30, its first delivery drone. Aptly named for its 30-kilogram (66-pound) payload in standard configuration, the new product marks DJI’s entry into a largely untapped market for delivery via the small, buzzing aircraft.