ConsumerUS

DJI Layoffs

February 2021

DJI announced a layoff affecting 0 employees in February 2021. The company operates in the Consumer sector.

People Affected

Announced Date

Feb 24, 2021

About

Chinese drone giant DJI has laid off an unspecified number of employees at its Palo Alto, California research and development office, citing evolving company needs as the reason. The layoffs, which occurred last week, affect a portion of its global workforce of over 14,000. This move is part of a broader restructuring of DJI's U.S. operations, which has also seen high-profile executive departures. The changes may stem from corporate maturation, pandemic effects, or ongoing pressure from the U.S. government, which has encouraged agencies to avoid Chinese-made technology. Despite this turbulence, DJI maintains its dominant worldwide market share in the drone industry.