Opinion

May 3, 2019

Europe’s drone industry smacked by China

Parrot, Europe's largest drone maker, is coming under pressure from giant Chinese rivals


Malek Murison

9 min read

Parrot

Martin Liné taps his iPhone and the drone buzzing overhead turns to thermal mode. The image on the screen shifts to a blend of reds, oranges and blues that reflect the heat signatures in the room. The croissants on the table look positively freezing.

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