Leaks are simply as prevalent within the automotive world as within the drones sector. And, the day earlier than Shanghai’s massive Auto Present, a DJI-related autonomous electrical car leak has occurred.

We reported recently that DJI seems to have a brand new division associated to autonomous driving. We additionally reported this really makes lots of sense, given the corporate’s experience with the sorts of sensors which can be the bedrock of how such automobiles sense their surroundings.

And now, we’re getting a peek.

Shanghai Auto Present

This can be a massive present, and has turn out to be a “should attend” in non-COVID instances. The massive gamers are there, along with the rising variety of car producers in China. We’ll probably get particulars tomorrow, however the DJI identify is about to turn out to be a part of this combine.

Is the corporate going to construct automobiles? No, not but – if ever. Nevertheless it apparently has launched a division dedicated to {hardware} and software program for autonomous EVs. Right here’s a promotional picture we noticed not too long ago that hints at this:

The leak

The Shanghai Auto Present begins Monday, April 19. And whereas somebody was strolling the ground, they snapped a photograph that made its option to good ‘ole Twitter:

Not misplaced in translation

The hyperlink on that submit takes you here, the place you’ll discover it together with some Chinese language. We ran these characters by Google Translate. Right here’s the gist of it:

On the eve of the opening of the Shanghai Auto Present 2021, the entrance staff of Yiche photographed the brand new Baojun KiWi EV outfitted with DJI’s in-vehicle clever driving system. DJI will present prospects with completely different ranges of autopilot features for the front-mounted mass manufacturing enterprise, together with {hardware} Scheme, software program scheme and {hardware} + software program package deal scheme. The particular info can be made public on the 2021 Shanghai Auto Present, which opens on April 19.

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DroneDJ’s take

This doesn’t shock us in any respect (particularly since we reported this was coming). It completely is sensible for a tech big like DJI to enter this sector.

We anticipate there can be extra concrete info out there on this tomorrow.

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