Confident about the bright prospect of drones for both personal and commercial applications in the Philippines, IT distributor MSI-ECS Philippines launched the DJI brand of drones and aerial imaging solutions in the local market.
Through a partnership with DJI, a maker of drones and aerial imaging systems, MSI-ECS is now the authorized distributor of DJI products that include the smallest, most compact and foldable drone Mavic Pro; Phantom drone series; the ready-to-fly professional platform for filmmakers Inspire 2; as well as handheld gimbals from the Osmo series, through its over 50 resellers in the consumer electronics, photography, hobbyists and lifestyle channels nationwide.
A recent Gartner industry report showed that production of drones for personal and commercial use is growing rapidly, with global market revenue expected to reach more than $6-billion in 2017 and grow to more than $11.2-billion by 2020. For 2017, up to three million drones will be produced, 39% more than in 2016. Meanwhile, DJI cornered 70% share of the UAV market.
Jimmy Go, president and CEO at MSI-ECS Philippines, believes that drone usage will eventually gain momentum here. MSI-ECS eyes to make it more accessible to both consumers and businesses.
“As digital lifestyle continues to evolve, MSI-ECS is committed to being at the forefront of the world’s latest and most innovative products, solutions, and services, which will allow us to better serve the changing needs of the market,” said Go. “The addition of drones to our portfolio will not only boost our offerings but also enable us to anticipate market changes, especially as technological advances continue to blur the lines between personal and commercial applications.”
DJI added to the Phantom family recently, which is now available for pre-orders locally. The Phantom 4 Advanced, with a camera that captures aerial imagery, provides photographers a one-inch, 20-megapixel sensor and a mechanical shutter, and other features including Draw, Active Track, TapFly, Gesture, Tripod and the FlightAutonomy system. The Matrice 200 was also released recently.
Drones can serve various applications across a number of verticals. Some of its applications include coastline watching, agriculture, building/construction, research, search and rescue, powerline inspection, mapping, tourism, aerial analysis, real estate, and security and surveillance. The drones that MSI-ECS distribute have NTC permit/clearance, offer official product warranty and comply with every rules and regulations.
For drone clients or users, MSI-ECS provides a two-day training to share techniques and the proper use (do’s and don’t’s) of drone, regulations and best practices.
