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YDQA: Ep 107- " What Is the State of U.S. Drone Manufacturing? "

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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 week
The "tariff gamble" - how a $30K order can become $90K overnight
Which drone components are most at risk (spoiler: it's not what you think)
What to stockpile NOW before shortages hit hard
The 3 critical components every FPV pilot should buy immediately
Why US drone manufacturing is decades behind (and how that's changing)
Real examples of companies losing money on warranty claims
Which components will NEVER be made in America (and why)

  continue reading

107 episodes

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Manage episode 487036618 series 3459429
Content provided by David Young and Drone Launch Academy. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by David Young and Drone Launch Academy or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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 week
The "tariff gamble" - how a $30K order can become $90K overnight
Which drone components are most at risk (spoiler: it's not what you think)
What to stockpile NOW before shortages hit hard
The 3 critical components every FPV pilot should buy immediately
Why US drone manufacturing is decades behind (and how that's changing)
Real examples of companies losing money on warranty claims
Which components will NEVER be made in America (and why)

  continue reading

107 episodes

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