Chinese UAV/UCAV development

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Bltizo said:
Interesting that their "about" page mentions nothing about having an HQ in shenzhen (which would naturally lead one to believe they are a chinese company).

Brand power?


"ABOUT DJI
DJI Innovations is the global leader in developing and manufacturing high performance, reliable, and easy-to- use small unmanned aerial systems (UAS), for commercial and recreational use. Our company of over 500 employees, among the largest in the UAS market, is dedicated to making aerial photography and videography accessible to professional photographers, cinematographers and hobbyists anytime, anywhere. Our global operations span North America, Europe and Asia.

DJI is founded and run by people with a passion for remote-controlled helicopters and experts in flight control technology. Our advanced autopilot technology coupled with our unique gimbal stabilization system enables the camera on the remote-controlled helicopter to film and deliver images of comparable quality as those shot on manned helicopters in a safer and more cost effective manner.

We are continually investing in the research and development of advanced unmanned aerial technologies to make them easier to use and more reliable, and for more and more practical uses from applications in the film, advertising, law enforcement, and farming industries, to many more. Our product and R&D roadmap seeks to fulfill our vision for a world in which flying cameras are as popular as DSLR cameras are today.

As a pioneer in small UAS, DJI celebrates a highly energetic, independent and creative culture. Our team is guided by our commitment to innovation and united by the common goal of delivering the best flight technology to customers around the world. We only want the best for ourselves and wouldn’t dream of settling for anything less for you."

Nothing about China, even though its contact information is in the PR of C...


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Btw the walkera drone is definitely also a chinese company

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I saw a video a year or so ago where a chinese quad copter drone was being used by a police department in the US. I wonder how the civilian uav industry of china compares with the rest of the world...
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DJI was founded by a couple of PRC returnees from Germany. Trust me on that, I've met them. But its target market is actually Europe and the US to a lesser extent, go figure.
 
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Bltizo said:
Interesting that their "about" page mentions nothing about having an HQ in shenzhen (which would naturally lead one to believe they are a chinese company).

Brand power?
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Update on DJI Innovations.

The name stands for Dajiang Innovations as per
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DJI releases mid-priced Phantom 2 and Phantom FC40 quadcopters

By Ben Coxworth

January 9, 2014
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The Phantom FC40 is one of two quadcopters recently introduced by DJI

The Phantom FC40 is one of two quadcopters recently introduced by DJI
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Last year right around this time, DJI Innovations released its original Phantom quadcopter. The fact that the aircraft was designed to carry a GoPro camera made it quite popular. Then in November, the company started selling the Phantom 2 Vision model, which features its own built-in Wi-Fi-controlled HD camera. It's pretty awesome, but at US$1,199 it's priced $720 more than the base Phantom. Now, DJI has introduced two new models that occupy the middle ground between those two price points.

The onboard camera isn't the only thing that sets the Phantom 2 Vision apart from the Phantom. It also has an improved flight control system – meaning it's easier to control – plus its new battery allows for flight times of about 25 minutes as opposed to 10 to 15. Additionally, the quadcopter features self-tightening propellers, so you don't need to worry about one of the suckers popping off in mid-flight (as long as you initially mounted the right ones to the right motors).

Well, if you keep all of those other improvements but lose the built-in camera, you get ...
The Phantom 2
The Phantom 2

Not only are the new props on this version and the Vision self-tightening, but they're also larger, allowing the quadcopter to carry a heavier payload than the original model. This is an important consideration, as the Phantom 2 is optimized for use with DJI's Zenmuse H3-2D gimbal camera mount.

This particular model of the Zenmuse is designed for use with a user-supplied GoPro HERO3. It lets users remotely tilt the camera up and down, plus it automatically adjusts the orientation of the camera on two axes, in order to maintain a level shot. A dedicated lever (and a separate channel) on the Phantom 2's control unit lets users remotely-control the gimbal.

The base Phantom 2, which includes the Zenmuse control module but not the gimbal itself, sells for a suggested retail price of US$679. For $879, you'll get the gimbal as part of the package.
The Phantom FC40
The FC40 comes with its own 720p/30fps video camera

To get a sense of this model, imagine the original Phantom – along with its 10 to 15-minute battery – then add a built-in 720p/30fps video camera. That may not be as snazzy as the Phantom 2 Vision's 1080p camera (or a GoPro), but it should still do nicely for videos that are just being posted on YouTube or viewed on the user's computer.

As is the case with the Vision, an app allows users to control the camera with their mobile device, and to view first-person footage in real time from the quadcopter. They can also record footage on an SD card, located in the camera. In the case of the FC40, however, the camera angle has to be set by hand before each flight – on the Vision, the camera can be tilted by remote control.

The Phantom FC40 is priced at $560. The original Phantom is still also available, for $479.
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