According to the dismantling data of DJI drones by Japanese institutions, more than eighty percent of the chips in DJI drones are dependent on imports from abroad. DJI's chips for noise control, radio, and batteries are all sourced from the United States.
Although some chips of DJI drones rely on imports, this does not mean that mainland drone technology is backward. In the field of drones, DJI's global market share exceeds 70%, and it has been widely recognized and favored in both domestic and international markets.
The chips for DJI drones come from many countries, and most of the chips come from American companies such as Qualcomm, Intel, Texas Instruments, Ambarella, etc.
Although some of the chips of DJI drones need to be imported, this does not mean that the chips are its key issue.
In fact, DJI has strong independent R&D capabilities in core technologies such as flight control systems and rotor chips, and has accumulated a large number of patents. These core technologies and patents give DJI a competitive advantage in the drone market, and other drone companies may need to license DJI's patents in the development process.
In addition, China has also made some progress in the field of chip production, and is able to independently produce chips of certain specifications. Although there may still be a gap in the field of high-end chips, it already has a certain production capacity in low-end chips.
The success of DJI drones in the global market really proves the importance of mastering core technologies. In the field of chips, the mainland's military drone technology has achieved autonomous control, which provides an important guarantee for national security. In the civilian field, although companies such as DJI may rely on imported chips, this does not mean that the mainland's overall drone technology is backward. In fact, Continental has made remarkable achievements in core technologies such as software algorithms for UAVs.
In addition, DJI's "Buddhism" strategy and U.S. concerns about its sanctions also reflect the interdependence of companies in various countries in the era of globalization. While pursuing technological breakthroughs, enterprises also need to consider market demand and consumer interests. In international competition, enterprises that master core technologies and formulate industry standards are often able to gain greater advantages.
DJI's success stories remind us to continue to strengthen the R&D and innovation of core technologies, improve our independent and controllable capabilities, and actively participate in international cooperation to jointly promote the development of the industry.
Overall, the chip issue, while important to DJI, is not critical. Through independent R&D and patent accumulation, DJI has occupied an important position in the field of drone technology. At the same time, the development of China's chip industry also provides more possibilities for domestic enterprises. However, in order to achieve complete autonomy and control, it is necessary to continue to strengthen technology research and development and industrial upgrading.