DJI, Lufthansa to co-develop drone tech

Drone maker DJI Technology has agreed a deal with Germany's Lufthansa Group to jointly develop products that can conduct inspections on giant machines such as jumbo jets and wind turbines.

Wang Fan, vice-president of Shenzhen-based DJI, said the company is open to opportunities in every industry, including aviation.

"We need to review (potential partners') demands and how our technologies can be integrated into their businesses," he said on Thursday. "DJI's products are suitable for a wide spectrum of industries."