Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
All the key components for drones are made in China, and the US just doesn’t have the manufacturing infrastructure to compete.
The US is still ahead in microchip tech, though. China’s playing catch-up there.
Gale said: Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
It’s not just China. Other countries like Mexico are coming up fast in manufacturing, too.
Mexico has a highly skilled workforce, but US-Mexico relations haven’t always been great.
But with population differences, Mexico can’t fully replace China’s role.
Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
It’s not just the US struggling—Europe can’t keep up with DJI either.
Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
It’s not just about making the drones—it’s about designing and selling them. GoPro could’ve done it, but they dropped the ball.
Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
All the key components for drones are made in China, and the US just doesn’t have the manufacturing infrastructure to compete.
Kirby said: Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
All the key components for drones are made in China, and the US just doesn’t have the manufacturing infrastructure to compete.
The US is still ahead in microchip tech, though. China’s playing catch-up there.
True, but most of that manufacturing is still happening in places like Taiwan.
Whitney said: Kirby said: Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
All the key components for drones are made in China, and the US just doesn’t have the manufacturing infrastructure to compete.
The US is still ahead in microchip tech, though. China’s playing catch-up there.
True, but most of that manufacturing is still happening in places like Taiwan.
Taiwan’s tech lead is a big part of why the US stays ahead in some areas.
Kirby said: Whitney said: Kirby said: Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
All the key components for drones are made in China, and the US just doesn’t have the manufacturing infrastructure to compete.
The US is still ahead in microchip tech, though. China’s playing catch-up there.
True, but most of that manufacturing is still happening in places like Taiwan.
Taiwan’s tech lead is a big part of why the US stays ahead in some areas.
Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
US companies need visionary leaders willing to invest long-term. Right now, it’s all about quick profits.
Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
Tavi said: Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
Looks like a ban on DJI might actually happen. Things could change soon.
Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
R&D costs in the US are just through the roof. Even with solid sales, it’s tough to stay profitable.
Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
GoPro had a shot with the Karma but pulled the plug when regulations started rolling in. They could’ve done something great.
Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
Same goes for cameras, right? Just swap China with Japan.
Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
Same goes for cameras, right? Just swap China with Japan.
Exactly, but the US-Japan relationship is a lot friendlier right now.
Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
DJI’s just been investing in R&D for so long that no one’s catching up quickly.
Gregory2 said:
So, here’s what I don’t get… DJI is like the king of drones, right? You’d think a big American company would step up and compete, but it just hasn’t happened. I was looking at some US-made drones, and honestly, they don’t come close to what DJI is doing. Why do you think we don’t have a solid US competitor in the drone market?
Even if a drone is ‘American-made,’ the parts are still coming from overseas.