Let’s cut to it. This is not about security. It is politics and lobbying, and the FCC and NDAA language show it. Buckle in, we're gonna start dropping some "common sense" bombs. On December 22, 2025, the FCC put foreign UAS and their critical components on the Covered List . At the same time, NDAA text pushes scaling domestic production and reducing reliance on foreign parts. That is industrial policy dressed as national security. Here is the contradiction in one line. If th

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New drone pilots are flocking to gig platforms, hoping for good pay—only to find themselves doing complex, expensive work for pennies. With big promises and “premium pilot” badges, these platforms skim the profits while pilots shoulder the costs and risks. This article exposes the real math behind drone gigs, the hidden traps for pilots, and why cheap drone work hurts everyone—from individual flyers to industry clients.