The Drone Girl

The Drone Girl® was established to delve into the world of drones and their potential to make a positive impact through the stunning visuals they capture. Drones serve a variety of beneficial roles — for instance, park rangers utilize them to detect poachers and protect rhinos, they can be employed in journalism to illustrate the extent of droughts, and even deliver sushi from restaurants. The Drone Girl® serves as a platform for sharing aerial images, videos, and narratives that highlight the development and use of drones.

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DJI hints that tariff price hikes are coming — so get these drones now

6 days ago | thedronegirl.com | Sally French

April 17, 2025 News, After months of frustrating customs delays and murky supply chain issues, DJI’s most sought-after drones are finally back in stock, and DJI is dangling a juicy incentive to get customers to act fast. That’s because tariff price hikes appear to be looming. DJI this week restocked several of its most popular drones and combos. That’s good news for customers who have cited issues getting drones shipped to them, whether for issues tied to U.S. customs or merely being out of stock.
Here's why some DJI drones are still stuck at U.S. Customs

6 days ago | thedronegirl.com | Sally French

April 17, 2025 News, If you’ve had trouble getting your hands on DJI’s newest drones lately, you’re not alone. Some DJI drones are stuck at U.S. Customs. One reader recently shared their rollercoaster experience with the new DJI Air 3S: after ordering directly from DJI, the drone shipped from Hong Kong, made it as far as Anchorage, Alaska—and then got stuck in U.S. Customs. After a 10-day standstill, the customer canceled the order. The package was ultimately returned to Hong Kong.
Mardi Gras drones intend to add new layer of safety in New Orleans

1 week ago | thedronegirl.com | Sally French

April 9, 2025 News, As beads flew through the air and brass bands blared along Bourbon Street, a largely unseen force hovered above the Mardi Gras revelry: drones. For the first time in the celebration’s centuries-old history, drones were deployed at scale during the final, most crowded week of New Orleans’ famed Mardi Gras festival — not to film the festivities, but to keep them safe.
New data around drone industry value in 2025 suggests better outlook than expected

1 week ago | thedronegirl.com | Sally French

April 8, 2025 News, Economic news these days has been a whirlwind — and for the most part it’s been pretty bleak. But here’s a bright spot of good news about the drone industry value in 2025. New estimates project that the global drone market will be worth $57.8 billion by 2030. That’s a huge increase from previous forecasts, which had the drone industry worth $40.6 billion in 2025. That’s according to a fresh report, dubbed the Drone Market Report 2025-2030.
What's the future of drone shows? Drone Cadets says it's inside the classroom

1 week ago | thedronegirl.com | Sally French

April 8, 2025 News, At the Palm Springs Drone Fest, the whir of propellers and the pulsing lights of miniature aircraft were more than a spectacle — they were a glimpse into the future of tech education, job training and entrepreneurship. At the heart of it all? That’s Tony Reid, founder of Drone Cadets, a New York-based education program aimed at exposing of all ages — from young children in elementary school to adults looking for a new career — to drones.
Zipline's new P2 home delivery service finally launches in Texas

2 weeks ago | thedronegirl.com | Sally French

April 9, 2025 News, Walmart and Zipline this week launched on-demand drone deliveries in Mesquite, Texas. That means that as of now, residents within a two-mile radius of a specific Walmart Supercenter — the one at 200 US-80 — can have items delivered by drone. Zipline and Walmart promise items will come within 30 minutes or less. And the best part of the P2 home delivery service? Delivery is free.
China sanctions on U.S. drone companies stoke global tech tensions

2 weeks ago | thedronegirl.com | Sally French

April 7, 2025 News, In a tit-for-tat escalation underscoring the fragility of global tech supply chains, China on Friday added 11 U.S. companies manufacturers to its “Unreliable Entity List.” It also imposed export controls on 16 more American firms — many of which are drone companies. The move follows a wild few weeks of news around tariffs that have swept the entire U.S. economy. They also come in light of talks over the past couple years among U.S. politicians to ban Chinese drones.
$1,000 off for a limited time

2 weeks ago | thedronegirl.com | Sally French

April 3, 2025 Deals, If you’ve been flying drones for a while but want to take your skills to the next level — and actually land higher-paying clients in surveying, construction, or engineering — listen up. There’s a new, advanced drone mapping course. And though it’s generally pretty pricey, I’ve negotiated a drone mapping course discount for Drone Girl readers. The brand-new Advanced Drone Mapping and Modeling Program from Drone Launch Academy just dropped.
Potential unseen fallout of a US ban on DJI drones? Australian drone pilot Fiona Lake sheds insights

2 weeks ago | thedronegirl.com | Sally French

April 3, 2025 News, DJI, the Shenzhen, China-based drone maker, controls an estimated 70 to 80 percent of the global drone market. But in recent years, U.S. lawmakers have been moving forward with efforts to effectively ban federal agencies from purchasing or operating Chinese-made drones. U.S. drone pilots have feared that it could make it impossible to get their hands on affordable camera drones. And as it turns out, international drone pilots have the same fears — albeit for different reasons.
Dignitas Ukraine proves that drones are critical in supporting Ukraine’s fight for freedom

3 weeks ago | thedronegirl.com | Sally French

April 1, 2025 News, As Ukraine fights for freedom in the Russia-Ukraine War, drones (including consumer camera drones from DJI) are a key technology. Dignitas Ukraine, which is a non-profit that supports Ukraine’s fight for freedom, wants to get as many drones in the hands of Ukrainian fighters as possible. Drones play a crucial role in the Ukraine war by providing real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) to aid military operations and targeting.