Based in Shenzhen, DJI Innovations is a Chinese company that produces commercial and recreational unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, for aerial photography and videography. DJI also design and manufacture camera gimbals, flight platforms, cameras, propulsion systems, camera stabilizers, and flight control systems. It was founded by Frank Wang in 2006. In 2017, DJI won a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award for its camera drone technology, which was recognized for excellence in engineering creativity, providing directors and cinematographers an affordable and accessible platform to create low-altitude aerial images, opening up creative possibilities and facilitating the distinct looks of some TV shows. DJI has regional offices across the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
