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]

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DJI, the dominant global consumer drone maker, has entered the commercial drone delivery market with its first dedicated model, the FlyCart 30.
The FlyCart 30 is a robust, all-weather delivery drone designed for heavy payloads (up to 88 pounds) with advanced features like dual-control piloting, versatile delivery mechanisms (cargo box or winch), and enhanced safety systems.
Currently launched in China for enterprise customers, DJI aims to leverage its extensive resources and market presence for potential international expansion, despite anticipated challenges like regulatory hurdles for its large size and competition from established delivery drone companies.

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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.