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Chapter 84 is originally about consumer drones.

"So, what do you think we should do instead?"

Wang Xingguo asked earnestly, "If we don't go through military sales, how will we sell them?"

At this time, Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) was the company that developed swarm drones.

He already knew that this military exercise, besides serving as a warning to the small fry and the monkeys, also carried various other strategic intentions behind headquarters.

On the surface, it appears to be a military sales exercise, but its most fundamental purpose is to plant seeds of discord in the US's global strategy and to undermine the US's strategic foundation through the wave of cheap drones.

Therefore, he attaches great importance to this exercise and arms sale.

After all, if sales are poor, the strategic intent will be difficult to achieve.

Moreover, poor sales have also had a significant impact on Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group's own profitability.

"There are too many restrictions on arms sales, and it's difficult to increase sales. If we're going to do it, we should take the commercial route and go through civilian transactions."

Lin Zhen said seriously, "We don't sell drones, or rather, we don't sell combat drones. We sell filming equipment and consumer products."

"consumer goods?"

Wang Xingguo read it aloud, then, as if remembering something, his eyes widened suddenly: "Aerial drone?"

At this time.

Wang Xingguo remembered.

Lin Dong designed this drone initially for the purpose of taking aerial photos during a picnic.

But by a twist of fate, a group of small-time drug dealers turned into a swarm of combat drones.

After that, the drone became famous for its swarms, and everyone subconsciously regarded it as a weapon of war.

Especially after the feat of wiping out an armored battalion in less than five minutes, the perception of this weapon of mass destruction became even more deeply ingrained.

This led everyone to subconsciously forget that this thing was originally just a drone photography tool that Lin Dong made when a group of children went on a picnic.

Even in their initial reports to headquarters, they reported combat swarm drones.

The headquarters had no doubts about this.

After all, it was technology reported by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC). Reporting weapons and equipment is normal; reporting civilian consumer products would be abnormal.

"Yes, I designed it as a consumer drone."

Lin Dong nodded and gestured with his hands: "Remove the bomb from the infrared self-destructing drone, replace it with a cheap, pixelated camera, and that's called an automatic follow drone..."

Xu Qingling sat to the side, resting her chin on her hand, her eyes fixed on Lin Dong's gestures and explanations, a faint smile on her lips. The light shone on her profile, making her eyes appear exceptionally bright.

"If you remove the bombs from an FPV (First-View) drone, it becomes a remote-controlled aerial photography drone."

As for swarm drones... well, let's call them intelligent follow-up video recorders, or large-scale intelligent collaborative aerial photography drones, specifically designed to handle urban shooting tasks in ultra-large scenes.

All three drones can be exported through private commercial channels.

After all, we're just selling consumer drones, not weapons of war.

As for how the buyers modify them after purchasing them, that's their business, and it has nothing to do with us...

There are people in the desert using gas cylinders as the outer casings of super artillery shells. You can't say that gas cylinders aren't civilian consumer goods but military supplies.

"Holy crap—"

Xu Ziming suddenly sprang up from his chair, the chair legs scraping loudly on the floor. He stared at Lin Dong as if he were looking at an alien.

He couldn't understand how Lin Dong's brain worked; he could turn black into white and come up with such twisted ideas.

"Good! Good lad!"

Wang Xingguo didn't dwell on how Lin Dong came up with this crooked idea. After listening to Lin Dong's description, the wrinkles on his face smoothed out, and he couldn't contain his excitement: "I'll report to headquarters right now and add another plan."

Looks like Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group is going to have a surge in orders and make a fortune! We can really spend our budget freely next year!

You don't know the cost of firewood, rice, oil, and salt until you're in charge of the household.

During his years as the head of Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) 001, besides his daily scientific research work, his biggest worry was the research budget and the overspending of funds.

Even if she were to take the blame for Lin Dong, it would only rank second in his list of troubles.

After all, taking the blame for Lin Dong is to support a future hope, to provide a sky for a future pillar to grow in. Its future is promising, and the prospect is full of beauty.

Budgets and funding, on the other hand, are clearly a responsibility and a trouble that seems to have no end.

"This matter needs to be handled through unofficial channels, which means we can only get the person in charge of commercializing multi-rotor drones to..." Wang Xingguo thought for a moment, then suddenly paused.

"My maternal uncle, Zhang Fangxu."

Lin Dong added, explaining in a calm and unhurried tone: "My uncle used the commercial patent for this drone to invest in a company that researches and manufactures drones. He also brought in the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. Together, the two companies hold more than half of the shares. This is not difficult to do."

However, I suggest going through a separate agency channel.

DJI maintains a basic profit margin by selling drones to distributors, who then export them, with the final price determined by the distributors.

After all, exporting military goods as consumer goods is a special case. Separate channels and separate accounts will make subsequent settlements more convenient.

Furthermore, I think this matter can be expanded upon further…

How to expand it?

Wang Xingguo's eyes lit up with interest, and he leaned forward slightly, waiting for Lin Dong to begin his story.

"Headquarters invited a military exercise observation team, and on the business side, my uncle also invited a business inspection team."

Lin Dong lightly drew a circle on the table with his finger and said with a smile, "Invite those regions with US military bases and unstable situations to come and explore business opportunities..."

"hiss--"

Before Lin Dong could finish speaking, Wang Xingguo understood what he meant, took a deep breath, and gave him a thumbs up, saying, "Not bad, tough, unlike your Uncle Xu."

However, this is too obvious and could easily lead to controversy.

"We just need to triple the number of invitations and include these regions..."

"Let's go eat!"

Wang Xingguo stopped halfway through his sentence, stood up abruptly, and strode out of the laboratory, turning back to wave to Lin Dong and Xu Qingling.

"This is something that will offend people. You kids can just give me a suggestion in secret. After you finish eating, you can go over and do your drills and training. Do a good job in the drills in Guangxi Province next month, so that we can sell more of our 'aerial drones'."

As for this matter, you don't need to concern yourself with it anymore. I'll take care of the process and the arrangements..."

"clear."

Lin Dong nodded.

He understood what Wang Xingguo meant by "offending people".

His idea essentially snatched orders from the arms sales department.

Although this arrangement is a good thing for the country and for Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group.

However, this is not good news for the military trade companies under Poly Group and China Ordnance Industry Group.

Cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents.

No one can guarantee how the heads of these military trade companies would react if they knew what was going on inside.

In this situation, it would be best if Wang Xingguo were to take charge and push for a solution.

After all, Wang Xingguo had already proven that even if he wasn't Pangu, he was at least a Xuan Turtle, definitely at the level of supporting the heavens.

"I'm gone."

Lin Dong stood up, turned to look at Xu Qingling who was staring at him without moving, paused for a moment, and then laughed, "Why have you been staring at me like that?"

"I'm just taking a look."

Xu Qingling flashed a bright smile, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons as she walked over to Xu Ziming, took his arm, and led him outside.

"Dad's gone to eat. We still have training and an exercise to do later..."