DJI 大疆

China · Shenzhen

alternative to Skydio / Parrot / AeroVironment

Consumer, prosumer and enterprise drones for aerial imaging, public safety, inspection, agriculture and mapping.

Why it fits

  • Consumer / Camera
  • Global-ready

Regional alternatives

Product facts

Segment
Consumer / Camera
Role
manufacturer

DJI describes itself as a Shenzhen-headquartered private company serving creative, commercial and nonprofit applications.

Regulatory & supply-chain notes

US · procurement ban
US executive agencies are restricted from procuring FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft systems; from 2025-12-22 the FAR also restricts operation/services/federal funds for covered systems.
American Security Drone Act · effective 2025-12-22 · source ↗
DJI is on the US BIS Entity List (since 2020): exporting US-origin technology to it requires a license, with a presumption of denial for most items.
BIS Entity List · case-by-case for infectious-disease items; presumption of denial for all other items subject to the EAR · listed 2020-12-22 · source ↗
DJI is on the OFAC NS-CMIC List (listed 2021-12-16; restrictions effective 2022-02-14), barring US-person trading in covered publicly traded securities.
OFAC NS-CMIC · listed 2021-12-16 · source ↗
US DoD Section 1260H list
DJI is on the list.
Shenzhen DJI Technology Co., Ltd. · company listed · as of 2026-10 · source ↗
A list of “Chinese military companies”. Since 30 June 2026 the Department of Defense may not contract with listed companies; from 30 June 2027 that extends to goods and services that include their products. It does not restrict anyone else buying or using the product.

Company & market

Parent company
DJI
Registered
Shenzhen
Listing
Private
Ticker
—
Market cap / val. (USD)
private
Foreign-investable
No

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