Has it all been worth it?

[jlynde]

I don't know if I would have ever gotten into flying drones if it wasn't for my job. That is not all I do, but it is a cool thing I get to add to my tool box. It is nice to be able to get away from my desk and take pictures if I am needing some fresh air.

 

[Dave Pitman]

....like any well run global company into the US like other companies do.

Some random tech facts.

Rare earth magnets were invented by the US and Japan. Now, 90% of manufacturing of them is in China. China controls the global processing and manufacturing of all rare earth minerals.

Semiconductors were invented in the US. And now the most sophisticated ones are manufactured in Taiwan.

Solar cells were invented in the US. Google says that 80% of global production is in China.

LiFeP04 (Lithium iron phosphate) batteries were invented in the US. China is the global manufacturing leader.

The US has led the world in invention. China leads the world in manufacturing. I think the US has only "ourselves" to blame for the current circumstances. We've benefited from inexpensive goods at the expense that now we are dependent on China for much of our material world. The current US regime wants to basically eliminate wind and solar energy products and subsidize fossil fuels. Isn't that a fitting commentary on how ridiculous this all is?

Frank Wang (DJI founder) is Chinese and Chinese educated. He built DJI from China. I'm not sure why we should expect DJI to move to the US for the sole purpose appeasing some politicians. Even if they were to do so, considering the current political environment in the US, it may not be safe for their employees.

I started flying multirotors for fun. Now days, mostly for work. The consistent innovation by DJI over the years has been incredible to watch and use.

 

[anotherlab]

Flat Screen technology has been built up in Southern Wis. DJI shoots itself in foot by not having presence in a major market like the US. I understand the manufacturering process needs to be in China.

Are you referring to Foxconn? They abandoned their plans for manufacturing LCD panels in Wisconsin four years ago. There is a company named Séura that makes outdoor TVs and luxury displays for indoor use. They are sourcing their panels from Asia.

 

[PINEBARON]

Every hobby I've had has been worth it, drones being the latest. I spent hundreds of thousands on my hobbies, always going over the top, never earned a penny from them but continue to enjoy and cherish every moment with them.