Zachary Peery

Zachary Peery

Zachary is an experienced sUAS pilot with a strong background in utilities and customer delivery operations. He holds an Associate of Science degree in Precision Agriculture Technologies and UAS Operations from Northwest Kansas Technical College, where he developed expertise in operations management, flight planning, unmanned vehicles, and professional drone piloting. With hands-on experience spanning drone photography, agricultural applications, and FPV flying, Zachary brings both technical knowledge and practical insight to his coverage of the drone industry. His passion for all things drone-related—especially FPV and agricultural technology—drives his commitment to sharing the latest developments in the unmanned systems world. Having lived in twelve states and moved more than fifteen times throughout his life, Zachary has developed a unique ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and adapt to new environments quickly. Currently based in Coolidge, Arizona with his wife, he embraces an active outdoor lifestyle that includes snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing, mountain boarding, hunting, and exploring nature. When he's not flying drones or writing about the latest in UAV technology, you'll find Zachary staying on top of tech trends or seeking his next outdoor adventure.
Drone Sightings Are Disrupting Flights Across Europe

Drone Sightings Are Disrupting Flights Across Europe

Two of Belgium’s busiest airports, Brussels and Liège, were facing intermittent closures throughout the day on 11/04/25 due to reported drone sightings. Starting at roughly 19:00 UTC, or 20:00 local time, air traffic was halted at the Brussels airport. Soon…

Get Your Ham, Save Your Bacon

Get Your Ham, Save Your Bacon

In January 2024, I built a tiny FPV drone from spare parts I had lying around in a box. I wanted to add a small external Video Transmitter (VTX) that was a bit stronger than the stock unit. I managed…