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YDQA: Ep 107- " What Is the State of U.S. Drone Manufacturing? "
05 Jun 2025
The US drone industry is facing its biggest challenge yet. Shipping delays have tripled, orders are becoming $90K gambles, and some overseas suppliers have stopped shipping to America entirely. If you're an FPV pilot, drone racer, or run educational drone programs, this affects YOU directly.🔥 WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:Why your drone orders are taking 3-4 weeks instead of 1 weekThe "tariff gamble" - how a $30K order can become $90K overnightWhich drone components are most at risk (spoiler: it's not what you think)What to stockpile NOW before shortages hit hardThe 3 critical components every FPV pilot should buy immediatelyWhy US drone manufacturing is decades behind (and how that's changing)Real examples of companies losing money on warranty claimsWhich components will NEVER be made in America (and why)
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