Tiny Oregon city doubles down on drone testing with new hangar
In the high desert of northeast Oregon, a new building is going up—but this isn’t your average airport hangar. The City of Pendleton, Oregon this month broke ground on what it’s calling Flex...
2025 Amazon Prime Day drone deals: The best discounts for aerial photographers
Amazon Prime Day — or more accurately, days — is back and bigger than ever. In 2025, the mega summer shopping event stretches across four full days, from July 8 at 12:01 a.m. PT through July 11...
Sky Elements is going for two Guinness World Records with July Fourth 2025 festivities
America’s biggest drone light show company is planning a very big weekend to mark July 4th 2025. Sky Elements, already the holder of 13 Guinness World Records, is aiming for two more during...
High school students (and college students too!) who love drones — here’s a major opportunity to jumpstart your career in the drone industry, for free. Drone Pilot Ground School offers two...
The best high school drone programs for aspiring drone pilots and engineers
Drones are increasingly popular in schools, not just as flying gadgets but as powerful tools to teach STEM, coding, aviation, and even entrepreneurship. The best high school drone programs go beyond...
The clock is ticking: What the 2025 NDAA deadline means for U.S. drone pilots
In less than six months, a provision of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) could force one of the most widely used drone manufacturers in the world, DJI, off the U.S. market. For...
