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35 FOR SOARING BEYOND THE REST OF THE DRONE INDUSTRY

DJI’s new gesture-controlled Spark drone “isn’t just about a short-term sales opportunity,” says Perry. “It’s about getting more people familiar with and excited about drone technology.”

In May 2017, DJI introduced Spark, its tiniest drone yet and the first that can be controlled by hand gestures, for just $499. The company packed computer

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