Zachary is an experienced sUAS pilot with a strong background in cinematography, UAS training, utilities and customer delivery operations. He graduated from Fort Hays Tech, where he developed expertise in operations management, UAS operations, GIS workflows, industrial automation, and CAD. 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 moved frequently in his professional career, 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 and son, 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.
Recent footage reveals a Kataib Hezbollah FPV drone strike on Victoria Base in Iraq. Discover why fiber-optic drone technology is rendering traditional electronic warfare useless and what this means for the future of U.S. military installation security.
A drone strike on a major U.S. diplomatic facility occurred on March 10, 2026, during which multiple drones of unknown origin were launched at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center. Currently, no injuries have been reported, and all personnel were accounted for after the strike. What worries me is the idea that the defense systems in…
If you or someone you know works in agriculture, there’s a possibility they have seen a large “Ag drone” being used on a nearby farm as a replacement for traditional crop-spraying planes. The entire drone industry has been running on one unspoken truth for years: DJI builds the most capable, most proven Ag drones platform…
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was struck by two drones overnight, triggering a fire and “minor material damage”, according to Saudi officials. No injuries were reported, but the message was loud anyway: US citizens need to get out of Saudi Arabia, and fast. Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry said the drones hit the embassy…
A report from Middle East Eye says China has sent “attack drones” to Iran, including small offensive systems like loitering munitions. At the same time, a separate report says Iran is nearing a deal to buy Chinese CM-302 supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles, which would deepen the China-to-Iran defense pipeline in a way the U.S. Navy…
Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is officially jumping into the Drone as First Responders world, announcing a new Drone First Responder (DFR) pilot project and hosting a community information event tonight, Thursday, February 26, 2026. If you have followed DFR programs in the U.S., you’ll be familiar with the general idea of using drones to…
When my students transition from DJI drones that have waypoint missions, GPS modules, and AI tracking, down to a 75mm FPV drone, they’re quick to point out how difficult they are to control: that’s where LiteWing’s Stabilization Module picks up the slack for smaller projects. Most drones of that size can’t spare a few grams…
A company by the name of PowerLight Technologies, out of Kent, Washington, may have found the secret to the age-old war between UAS and batteries: laser-powered drones. No, I’m not kidding. PowerLight claims to have created a way to power long-endurance fixed-wing drones by using ground-based lasers that can charge them up to (nearly) one…
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