Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Investigation into adaptation of DJI drones for Gaza operations
An Al Jazeera investigation reported that DJI commercial drones, including Avata, were adapted or used for surveillance and other military operations in Gaza. The reporting raised questions about dual-use technology, civilian harm, manufacturer responsibility, and the repurposing of consumer products in armed conflict.
2024
Reported military use in Chinese training exercises
The DJI Avata article reported that the People’s Liberation Army used Avata drones during a training exercise. Because Avata is marketed as a civilian FPV camera drone, the report contributed to debate about the military applicability of consumer unmanned aircraft.
2024
Reported Israeli military use in Gaza
Reports cited by the DJI Avata article said that the Israel Defense Forces used Avata drones in Gaza for tunnel mapping and tracking detainees. The alleged use attracted scrutiny because the product was designed and sold for recreational and creative imaging purposes.