DJI outsources software, this where the magic of the Skydio is implemented with the hardware. I doubt that DJI will have this level of OA within six months. that is not to say that the M3 won't make a leap forward in OA but can it close the huge gap that quick?
On the delays of the S2, why? Is it a lack of IC or electronics? Where are all these S2 components made... it’s assembled in USA but what manufacturer is making the components? USA, Korea, Japan, etc... they too have relationships with China.
In my viewpoint, this level of OA isn’t new to DJI. I’m assuming they’ve been aware of Skydio‘s project and they’ve been more waiting than developing to weigh the market. If it’s a small market, as mentioned in my previous post... they may not have a lot of interest to compete. I do recall DJI showing a prototype optical 360 platform 2+ years ago but technological costs at that time were high and consumer interest low, so project was shelved. Also confident based on Chinese manufacturing espionag; they were in first purchase of S2 release, and they’re disecting and reverse-engineering the IC’s and software... a specialty the Chinese market has shown for many years.
Not that I’m advocating for DJI... just realization of reality. If this is a profit volume market with the advanced OA, I have no doubt DJI along with their control or heavy thumb on several electronics in China, wouldn’t have a difficult time producing equal or superior OA.
I wasn’t indicating they’d have market ready in 6 months, but a 6 month delay of S2 brings a new DJI release much closer to the time of S2 delivery. If DJI took 9-10 months... releasing news & leaking product announcements in 6 months; at the time the S2 readily becomes available, even if DJI new platform is 3-4 months later (10 months)... a large share of consumers would hold-off on purchase for 3-4 months to evaluate new platform before purchase of S2.
They’ve done it before to discourage buying other products.
Just the mere announcement of “soon to be released“ product from market leader will effect market decisions. Even the little Mavic Mini, a “plain jane no bells“ craft created a anxious waiting period and later fire storm purchase... and that was $500 package for no technology in OA and stores still sold out after a large first shipment release. The 1st Mavic Mini production was much more than S2’s first wave... they can gear up and produce at greater volume, getting product in hand faster. At $500 for a low tech mini, vs $1500 (full package) for high tech, the $500 is probably a much higher profit percentage... with greater sales volume prediction.
Agsin, not supportive... would enjoy Skydio or USA company kicking DJI’s Butt. At same time, I know if DJI whispered a new Optical OA, hi-Tech M3 or P5... the majority would anxiously wait with the name-recognition of DJI and their known designs.
On a similar parallel, I’ve always been intrigued why DJI didn’t make a Hex to compete with the Yuneec Typhoon or H520. The one plus Yuneec has held in market is the Hex for stated fail-safe if a motor fails. It would be a simple task to compete and take the small Hex market for DJI. Yuneec Owners (myself own 1 of each) proudly site the safety of the Hex over the DJI quad... but yet never challenged. It clearly wasn’t technology, DJI has several Hex & Octal platforms in larger scale. In my opinion, market & profit just didn’t drive any interest. The optical OA might be similar.
