Exactly. My local Best Buy only has like 5-7 drones on display, probably because they’re easier to sell online.
Exactly. My local Best Buy only has like 5-7 drones on display, probably because they’re easier to sell online.
Right, and DJI has a ton of accessories too. A web-only setup is just the easiest option.
Arlo said:
Why doesn’t DJI have retail stores in the US? Or do they? I only see their stuff through third parties like Best Buy.
There’s a DJI store in NYC. When I visited, they had all the drones and accessories on display. It was really cool to see everything in person.
Man, I wish I lived somewhere with a DJI store.
Why aren’t these in the US? The store looks awesome, and I’d love to check out all the gear before buying. Dumb politics, I bet.
Jessie said:
Why aren’t these in the US? The store looks awesome, and I’d love to check out all the gear before buying. Dumb politics, I bet.
DJI got blacklisted in 2022 over alleged ties to the Chinese military.
@Andi
Yeah, I know the reason. It just sucks because I want to try stuff before I buy it!
Jessie said:
Why aren’t these in the US? The store looks awesome, and I’d love to check out all the gear before buying. Dumb politics, I bet.
They used to have stores in the US, but they didn’t do very well.
That’s so cool of you to share. Wish I could’ve been there—it looks like such a fun store. Enjoy yourself!
Jordan said:
That’s so cool of you to share. Wish I could’ve been there—it looks like such a fun store. Enjoy yourself!
It’s just drones on tables, though. Not sure how fun that is, but it’s nice to see them up close.
Where exactly is Ningbo?
Luca said:
Where exactly is Ningbo?
It’s south of Shanghai, across a delta. Not far from Hangzhou. It’s actually a really nice city!
They have official stores? That’s awesome! I thought they only sold through other shops.
I saw a DJI store in Singapore at the airport and another one in Phuket. It’s nice to see the drones up close, but you can’t really test them there. Still good for quick purchases like propellers.
There’s a DJI store in NYC on 5th Ave near 54th Street.
Their store layout is definitely inspired by Apple.