DJI Drone (大疆无人机)

Why it is worth considering

DJI is the Shenzhen-headquartered world leader in consumer drones, and Shenzhen itself is the global capital of drone manufacturing. Buying here means buying at the source, with the full selection and working demo units on the counters.

But a drone is a regulated device, not a souvenir: China requires real-name registration for drones weighing 250g or more, and your home country may have its own import, registration and radio-frequency rules. Do the paperwork homework before you pay — the purchase is the easy part.

Before you buy, check

• Confirm the exact model number and whether it is the China version — firmware, radio frequencies and warranty regions can differ.
• Check your home country's drone import and registration rules before paying — some countries restrict drones or their radio bands.
• Test the drone and gimbal in store, and confirm the companion app works with your phone and app-store region.

Good to know

• China requires real-name registration for drones weighing 250g or more.
• Check your home country's drone import and radio-frequency rules before buying — some countries restrict the bands these drones use.
• Do not pack the drone or its lithium batteries in checked luggage without checking your airline's rules — most airlines require batteries in carry-on.
• Warranty on units bought here is mainland-China only.