DJI has refuted claims made by various media outlets regarding an investor event, stating that a session held in mid-November was solely an internal demonstration for its upcoming panoramic drone, the Avata 360. The company clarified that reports citing third-party sources suggested it had gathered investors and made statements about its profitability were inaccurate. DJI emphasized that the event was not intended for external stakeholders and aimed only at showcasing product developments within the company.
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Original from TechNode.com: DJI denies investor event, says Avata 360 demo was internal
DJI denies investor event, says Avata 360 demo was internal
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