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We Dodged a Bullet on the Ban: What the FCC’s December 2025 Drone Decision Really Means
This post explains why recent FCC action on foreign made drones is far less disruptive than many feared. The FCC chose a prospective and measured approach. Current drones remain legal to use and sell, while future growth shifts toward domestic manufacturing. The result is stability today and a clearer runway for American drone innovation tomorrow.
Joe Burgett
Dec 26, 20253 min read


From DJI to NDAA: Burgett’s Top Picks for DJI Alternatives in 2025
This blog reviews several NDAA-compliant drones that can replace DJI models like the Mavic 3E, M3T, M30T, and Matrice 350. Each drone is evaluated for cost, sensors, mission capabilities, and best use cases. Highlights include options from Skydio, WISPR, Freefly, ACSL, FLIR, and Ascent AeroSystems.
Joe Burgett
May 24, 20254 min read


High-Tech Hound Hunters: The Rise of Drone-Based Pet Recovery Services
If your dog bolts into the woods or your cat slips out during a storm, who do you call? Increasingly, the answer isn’t a neighbor or a...
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Mar 27, 20253 min read


Burgett’s Bug-Out Bag: The Gear You Hope to Never Use
Every drone pilot has their go-to equipment: the drone itself, batteries, controllers, and the essential tools of the trade. But what...
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Feb 5, 20254 min read
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