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Zachary Peery

Zachary Peery

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.

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Get Your Ham, Save Your Bacon
FPV

Get Your Ham, Save Your Bacon

Most drone operators are breaking this law without realizing it. You are actually required to have a ham radio license in order to operate analog FPV systems in the US.

DJI Mini 5 Pro Ships Fast From Amazon While UPS Destroys Packages in Tariff Chaos
DJI

DJI Whiplash: from empty shelves to next-day delivery in the U.S.

Why haven’t you been able to find DJI drones in stock recently? DJI drones in the U.S. have been hard to come by since late 2024. DJI has been going up against U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, battling allegations of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) violations, and being deemed a “Chinese Military Company” by…

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