As we all know, the reason why Huawei is "bottled" is because it has too high dependence on US chip technology. Therefore, after the Huawei incident, the central media repeatedly reminded domestic technology companies to adhere to self-development and diversified layout, and no longer have the idea of "it is better to buy than to make". However, a report on dismantling DJI drone leaked was surprisingly, and many netizens began to question - has the second "Huawei" appeared? The situation is not very good!
According to the disassembly report, core battery chips, noise cancellation chips and radio signal chips are all purchased from American chip giants. Obviously, like Huawei, this also gives the United States a bargaining chip to "bottleneck" DJI . In fact, the United States also does the same. DJI has experienced the common sanctions such as blocking, imposing tariffs, and putting the label of "security risks", but why can DJI survive?
It is undeniable that DJI drones do have a high dependence on foreign chips in terms of chips, and 80% of chips are purchased from outside, but it is not that DJI does not want to develop it on its own, but it is unnecessary. No company can take care of everything. It is possible to make any parts by themselves. Not to mention the time-consuming, labor-intensive and expensive, it will not benefit the development of the market.
also uses foreign chips, but DJI is different from Huawei. Huawei mobile phone requires advanced chips with process below 7nm, but DJI's chip manufacturing process is much wider, and domestic chips can also be used, so it is currently a situation where "progress can attack and retreat can be defended" and is not so worried about being "bottled".
And since the US has tried it, this shows that DJI has a "secret weapon". DJI has been preparing since its inception. Even though it has a certain dependence on foreign chips, its core rotor support chips and flight control systems are all self-developed achievements. In terms of insisting on independent research and development, DJI is not inferior to Huawei at all.
It is reported that DJI invests 15% of its revenue every year in research and development, and 2/3 of DJI's employees are scientific researchers. At present, DJI has achieved independent research and development of flight control systems, gimbals and Tuchuan. Its exclusive flight control company is also non-open source and has high security. Holding more than 4,600 patented technologies, you have chips, I have technology, and the Americans can't even "bottlenecks" to do it. This is why DJI survived.
There is another point, because DJI doesn’t do everything by itself, but has a complete supply chain through integration and provides the most cost-effective drone products on the market, even American consumers cannot refuse. The reason why the US "bottles the neck" of DJI cannot work is because the US cannot find a lower-priced drone product with the same configuration. You should know that the products on the market that are equipped with DJI drones are generally priced at 3-4 times that of DJI drones. The core technology is in your hands, which is DJI's confidence that it is not at all.
As for whether DJI will become the next "Huawei", I personally think, no! Although 80% of DJI drones use foreign chips, DJI is gradually increasing the domestic production rate. Moreover, these chips can be replaced by domestic chips, but in terms of current technology and cost-effectiveness, choosing to purchase from abroad is the most preferred. Once a crisis occurs, DJI has a way out and will not be like Huawei.
Finally, whether it is Huawei or DJI, it sounded the alarm for domestic technology companies. As the central media said, reduce "Apple dependence", don't have any illusions about foreign companies, insist on independent research and development, and you can't buy core technologies, and you have to have them yourself! What do you think about this? Welcome to comment and leave a message!
