China has become a major global producer of drones and is home to some of the world’s leading drone companies. Several Chinese tech giants have built wildly popular consumer drone brands, while China also develops drones for industrial, agricultural and military use. Here are the top drone manufacturers in China:
DJI: DJI is the world’s largest civilian drone company and dominates the global consumer drone market. It produces numerous popular drone models at different price points, from starter drones like the Mavic Mini up to high-end drones with 8K video capabilities. DJI develops drones for both recreational use and professional video/filmmaking. It is a pioneer in drone technology, safety features and integration.
Walkera: Walkera is another top Chinese drone brand, especially popular for racing drones. It is known for developing high-performance drones at affordable prices with lightweight designs and powerful motors. Walkera’s drones are used by amateurs and professionals for racing, freestyle flying, videography and more.
RYZE Tello: RYZE Tello produces the popular Tello line of small drones, known for being foldable, portable and budget-friendly. The Tello drones are designed for easy portability, short-form content creation and learning how to fly drones on the go. They offer decent flight time and capability in a very compact package.
Yuneec: Yuneec develops a range of commercial drones under its Typhoon brand as well as consumer drones like the Hubsan Zino. Yuneec is one of the largest drone companies in China focused on developing drones for industrial, first-responder, surveying and aerial photography/filming use cases. Its drones are used around the world for inspection, delivery, mapping, search & rescue, and other professional applications.
Autel: Autel Robotics produces the Evo and GPS smartwatch series as well as commercial drones like the EVO. Autel is known for high-performance consumer drones with features like 4K cameras, long flight times, intelligent navigation and return home functionality. Its commercial drones are used for surveying, aerial photography, agriculture, emergency management and other industrial applications requiring heavy-lift, long-endurance drones.
China has built a highly capable drone industry with many companies developing drones for both recreational and professional use. With continued progress, China could strengthen its position as a major drone producer and exporter, in addition to the large domestic market for drone technology. At the same time, regulation and policies will be needed to ensure the safe and ethical development of drone power within China’s borders. With myriad opportunities on the horizon, China’s drone sector will be increasingly crucial to monitor in the years ahead.
Orion Technology 