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How DJI Builds a Moat on Vertical Integration and Flight Software
In this episode of Business Strategy Talks with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna examine how DJI dominates the consumer and commercial drone market with an estimated 70-80% global share. Unlike competitors that assemble off-the-shelf parts, DJI vertically integrates flight controllers, gimbal stabilisation, camera sensors, and propeller design in-house. The hosts trace how DJI's 2013 Phantom turned a hobbyist toy into a flying computer, and how its proprietary software stack — including obstacle avoidance, geofencing, and SDK tools — creates switching costs for enterprise users. They also discuss…
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