Why do you think no US drone company has taken on DJI yet?

Isle said:

Marin said:
Isle said:
Parker said:
Isle said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Don’t forget the years of R&D China’s poured into this. No one’s catching up soon.

It’s the same reason nobody’s catching up to SpaceX. Time and money invested.

Yep. It’s a huge lead that no one’s closing anytime soon. The Inspire series is still dominating the industry.

Makes me wonder what happens when they eventually move on from the Inspire. Who’s going to step up then?

Hopefully they won’t ban DJI altogether; it would leave a huge gap in the market.

Let’s hope, but who knows with the way things are going. It’s all about politics now.

Marin said:

Isle said:
Marin said:
Isle said:
Parker said:
Isle said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Don’t forget the years of R&D China’s poured into this. No one’s catching up soon.

It’s the same reason nobody’s catching up to SpaceX. Time and money invested.

Yep. It’s a huge lead that no one’s closing anytime soon. The Inspire series is still dominating the industry.

Makes me wonder what happens when they eventually move on from the Inspire. Who’s going to step up then?

Hopefully they won’t ban DJI altogether; it would leave a huge gap in the market.

Let’s hope, but who knows with the way things are going. It’s all about politics now.

It’s always been about more than just the product.

Marin said:

Isle said:
Parker said:
Isle said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Don’t forget the years of R&D China’s poured into this. No one’s catching up soon.

It’s the same reason nobody’s catching up to SpaceX. Time and money invested.

Yep. It’s a huge lead that no one’s closing anytime soon. The Inspire series is still dominating the industry.

Makes me wonder what happens when they eventually move on from the Inspire. Who’s going to step up then?

People are just overreacting. These drones aren’t going to be bricked.

Bali said:

Marin said:
Isle said:
Parker said:
Isle said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Don’t forget the years of R&D China’s poured into this. No one’s catching up soon.

It’s the same reason nobody’s catching up to SpaceX. Time and money invested.

Yep. It’s a huge lead that no one’s closing anytime soon. The Inspire series is still dominating the industry.

Makes me wonder what happens when they eventually move on from the Inspire. Who’s going to step up then?

People are just overreacting. These drones aren’t going to be bricked.

Maybe, but you never know what could happen with government regulations.

Bailey said:

Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Government subsidies and tax breaks also play a huge role in why China outcompetes.

And then there’s the issue of stolen intellectual property.

Sky said:

Marin said:
Bali said:
Marin said:
Isle said:
Parker said:
Isle said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Don’t forget the years of R&D China’s poured into this. No one’s catching up soon.

It’s the same reason nobody’s catching up to SpaceX. Time and money invested.

Yep. It’s a huge lead that no one’s closing anytime soon. The Inspire series is still dominating the industry.

Makes me wonder what happens when they eventually move on from the Inspire. Who’s going to step up then?

People are just overreacting. These drones aren’t going to be bricked.

Maybe, but you never know what could happen with government regulations.

That’s not exactly how it works. The FCC doesn’t have the power to just ban drones outright.

Well, what would happen then?

Marin said:

Sky said:
Marin said:
Bali said:
Marin said:
Isle said:
Parker said:
Isle said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Don’t forget the years of R&D China’s poured into this. No one’s catching up soon.

It’s the same reason nobody’s catching up to SpaceX. Time and money invested.

Yep. It’s a huge lead that no one’s closing anytime soon. The Inspire series is still dominating the industry.

Makes me wonder what happens when they eventually move on from the Inspire. Who’s going to step up then?

People are just overreacting. These drones aren’t going to be bricked.

Maybe, but you never know what could happen with government regulations.

That’s not exactly how it works. The FCC doesn’t have the power to just ban drones outright.

Well, what would happen then?

It’s more complicated than just fines and bans. There are a lot of factors in play.

Marin said:

Bali said:
Marin said:
Isle said:
Parker said:
Isle said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Don’t forget the years of R&D China’s poured into this. No one’s catching up soon.

It’s the same reason nobody’s catching up to SpaceX. Time and money invested.

Yep. It’s a huge lead that no one’s closing anytime soon. The Inspire series is still dominating the industry.

Makes me wonder what happens when they eventually move on from the Inspire. Who’s going to step up then?

People are just overreacting. These drones aren’t going to be bricked.

Maybe, but you never know what could happen with government regulations.

The FCC can restrict, but they can’t physically block the drones.

Kyle said:

Marin said:
Bali said:
Marin said:
Isle said:
Parker said:
Isle said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Don’t forget the years of R&D China’s poured into this. No one’s catching up soon.

It’s the same reason nobody’s catching up to SpaceX. Time and money invested.

Yep. It’s a huge lead that no one’s closing anytime soon. The Inspire series is still dominating the industry.

Makes me wonder what happens when they eventually move on from the Inspire. Who’s going to step up then?

People are just overreacting. These drones aren’t going to be bricked.

Maybe, but you never know what could happen with government regulations.

The FCC can restrict, but they can’t physically block the drones.

Exactly. So you end up with expensive equipment that you can’t legally use.

Marin said:

Kyle said:
Marin said:
Bali said:
Marin said:
Isle said:
Parker said:
Isle said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Don’t forget the years of R&D China’s poured into this. No one’s catching up soon.

It’s the same reason nobody’s catching up to SpaceX. Time and money invested.

Yep. It’s a huge lead that no one’s closing anytime soon. The Inspire series is still dominating the industry.

Makes me wonder what happens when they eventually move on from the Inspire. Who’s going to step up then?

People are just overreacting. These drones aren’t going to be bricked.

Maybe, but you never know what could happen with government regulations.

The FCC can restrict, but they can’t physically block the drones.

Exactly. So you end up with expensive equipment that you can’t legally use.

That’s true, but hobbyists will keep flying regardless.

Kyle said:

Marin said:
Kyle said:
Marin said:
Bali said:
Marin said:
Isle said:
Parker said:
Isle said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Don’t forget the years of R&D China’s poured into this. No one’s catching up soon.

It’s the same reason nobody’s catching up to SpaceX. Time and money invested.

Yep. It’s a huge lead that no one’s closing anytime soon. The Inspire series is still dominating the industry.

Makes me wonder what happens when they eventually move on from the Inspire. Who’s going to step up then?

People are just overreacting. These drones aren’t going to be bricked.

Maybe, but you never know what could happen with government regulations.

The FCC can restrict, but they can’t physically block the drones.

Exactly. So you end up with expensive equipment that you can’t legally use.

That’s true, but hobbyists will keep flying regardless.

People are going to find a way, one way or another.

Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Government subsidies and tax breaks also play a huge role in why China outcompetes.

Bailey said:

Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Government subsidies and tax breaks also play a huge role in why China outcompetes.

China knows how to plan and invest in industries, while the US lets the market decide.

Lennon said:

Bailey said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Government subsidies and tax breaks also play a huge role in why China outcompetes.

China knows how to plan and invest in industries, while the US lets the market decide.

That’s why there’s been talk of bans to level the playing field.

Lennon said:

Bailey said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Government subsidies and tax breaks also play a huge role in why China outcompetes.

China knows how to plan and invest in industries, while the US lets the market decide.

The US gives tax breaks too, but it’s different when the government is directly involved in supporting a company.

Bailey said:

Lennon said:
Bailey said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Government subsidies and tax breaks also play a huge role in why China outcompetes.

China knows how to plan and invest in industries, while the US lets the market decide.

The US gives tax breaks too, but it’s different when the government is directly involved in supporting a company.

Most major consumer companies are still American, though. It’s just a different game.

Bailey said:

Lennon said:
Bailey said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Government subsidies and tax breaks also play a huge role in why China outcompetes.

China knows how to plan and invest in industries, while the US lets the market decide.

The US gives tax breaks too, but it’s different when the government is directly involved in supporting a company.

There’s a big difference in how small businesses are supported in other countries compared to the US.

Lennon said:

Bailey said:
Lennon said:
Bailey said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Government subsidies and tax breaks also play a huge role in why China outcompetes.

China knows how to plan and invest in industries, while the US lets the market decide.

The US gives tax breaks too, but it’s different when the government is directly involved in supporting a company.

There’s a big difference in how small businesses are supported in other countries compared to the US.

It’s all about support systems, and the US just doesn’t offer the same level of help.

Lennon said:

Bailey said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Government subsidies and tax breaks also play a huge role in why China outcompetes.

China knows how to plan and invest in industries, while the US lets the market decide.

In China, there’s no real line between government and business.

Lennon said:

Bailey said:
Lennon said:
It’s mainly about cost and production. The US just can’t make stuff as cheaply or quickly as China can. American companies do better at the high end but don’t have the same volume capabilities.

Government subsidies and tax breaks also play a huge role in why China outcompetes.

China knows how to plan and invest in industries, while the US lets the market decide.

The US does subsidies in some industries, like agriculture.