Frank Wang
FOUNDER, DJI
Innovation:
Created a user-friendly drone.
Vision:
Frank Wang’s Inspire 1 Pro expands commercial applications of unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones. The unit’s camera is specifically designed for aerial photography and cinematography and offers precise camera control while the drone is in flight.
Economics:
According to a 2016 NAHB, 20% of home builders predict that they will use a drone within the next three years. Wang’s company, DJI, holds 70% share of the consumer drone marke and is valued at about $8 billion, according to Forbes.