Updated Guidelines Aim to Enhance Safety, Innovation, and Growth in Crewed and Uncrewed Aviation The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new initiative to modernize spectrum rules for advanced air mobility systems, a sector that combines crewed and uncrewed aircraft for efficient transportation of people and cargo. The FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), […]
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Innovative car and solar chargers join the DJI Power Series, offering solutions for RVs, vehicles, and emergency backup systems. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb DJI has continued their expansion into non-drone related industries with their new super-fast chargers for their existing battery bank systems, expanding the ever-growing DJI Power ecosystem. Both the new […]
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A New Chapter for Autonomous Middle-Mile Logistics Windracers has unveiled its latest self-flying cargo aircraft, the ULTRA MK2, at a launch event in London. Designed to enhance middle-mile logistics, the ULTRA MK2 offers double the power output, a 50% increase in payload capacity, and a significant reduction in fuel costs compared to its predecessor. “The […]
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A lot of strangers ask me to hook them up with free drones (I don’t even get free drones, so no!). After all, The Drone Girl should mean access to free drones, no?! While I definitely can’t hook you up with a free drone, I can hook you up with Drone Girl-exclusive discounts on some of my favorite products. And considering inflation is roaring, interest rates are high and your 401(k) is probably not exactly soaring, getting a drone discount is likely more crucial than ever.
So I took my powers of sorts as Drone Girl to work with some of the biggest names in drones. They know you readers are some of the most dedicated and thoughtful pilots, entrepreneurs and leaders in the industry — so they want you as customers, too. As a thank you for being my reader, myself and the following companies are able to provide exclusive promo codes and other drone discounts.
I’ll also be transparent; when you patronize the below businesses, it helps me too — either as an affiliate commission, or to show advertisers that their sponsorship of my site is worthwhile! I don’t charge readers (that’s you) for anything on my site — as I believe you having access to information is important. But, I can’t work for free either, which is why I work with these companies. So if you’d like to financial support this site and keep it alive long into the future, consider supporting my supporters!
And with that, here’s a list of every drone discount (and discounts on drone-related products) that I can get you right now:
Three of my recommended online Part 107 courses have partnered with me to offer coupon codes to readers. They are:
Peltier Photo Courses FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Test Prep:
Usual Price: $139
Coupon code: DroneG20 at checkout will save you $20 and bring your price down to just $119
There’s more to learn about drones than simply getting your Part 107 license!
Drone mapping is one of the top drone applications in the world. Having the skills do build aerial maps or models using drones can translate to a huge increase in the number and types of drone jobs you’re able to take, as well as how much money you can charge for that work.
Given that, enrolling in an online drone mapping class can be a straightforward, affordable way to gain the knowledge you need to level up your drone business. One of the best drone mapping classes, Drone Mapping And Modeling Fundamentals from Drone Launch Academy has offered Drone Girl readers a killer deal on their course, which normally costs $399.
Enter coupon code DRONEGIRLMAPS at checkout to get $150 off their $399 course, bringing your price down to $249. By the way, the discount should automatically apply with this link.
Friend of the Drone Girl Johan Vandenhecke (who is the creator of the Drone Adventurer Masterclass, an online drone photography course) is giving all Drone Girl readers $50 off his course.
The course covers so much of what you need to know about using drones for photography, from actual flight tips, to editing in Lightroom and — perhaps most importantly — making money in drones.
Use this link with promo code SALLY50 to save $50 off the Drone Adventurer Masterclass.
There’s also an upgraded option that comes with three, 1:1 coaching sessions. Use this link with promo code SALLY50PLUS to save $50 on the upgraded 1:1 coaching course.
Beyond just drone-specific products, I also have a couple other deals around travel, lifestyle and tech products that could save you money:
As someone who loves walking, public transit and generally not driving, I’m a big fan of Waymo to fill in the gaps to get to spaces either too far to walk (or inaccessible by public transit).
It’s like Uber —minus the awkward small talk! My favorite part is blasting whatever music I want.
Waymo operates in San Francisco where I live, as well as a few other cities like Phoenix and parts of Los Angeles. It’s definitely a must-do tourist attraction if you’re ever in San Francisco!
You can experience the convenience of autonomous and joy rides too! Save $10 on your first trip with this link and see why I love it.
I am a Wi-Fi maniac — no surprise for the blogging, droning lifestyle! Slow Wi-Fi slows me down, which is why I use Google Fiber Webpass at home.
If you want to try out Webpass (and there are no contracts, so why not?!) you can get your first month of Google Fiber Webpass free here.
Read more: Google Fiber Webpass: 5 reasons why it’s the best Internet provider for drone pilots
I live in San Francisco, where owning a car doesn’t make sense. But flying drones in San Francisco also doesn’t really make sense oftentimes, which is why I’m constantly driving to vineyards in wine country or down the California coastline to take drone footage.
My preferred way to rent a car? Skipping the traditional rental car companies, and going to Getaround, which is like Airbnb for cars. Rental car prices are incredibly high right now, and waits at the rental car counter are longer than ever. Getaround cars are priced by owners which means you can likely find a deal. Plus, you unlock them through your phone, so there’s no counter to wait at. Walk up to the car, unlock it through the Getaround app and start driving.
If you’re interested in renting out a Getaround car, this link can get you $20 off, which will automatically be applied to your first trip after selecting a protection plan.
Whether it’s flying drones in an awesome new spot, or just attending drone conferences, I am always traveling. Right now, my preferred travel credit card is, well, the Chase Sapphire Preferred, as it earns 5x points on travel purchased through Chase, plus 3x points on dining, streaming and groceries.
Apply now through this link to earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That’s $750 toward travel when you redeem your points through the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal.
While the card has a $95 annual fee, there’s a $50 annual ultimate rewards hotel credit, 10% anniversary points boost, plus other travel benefits like travel insurance (which I wouldn’t travel without these days).
It’s 2022, so surely you’ve heard of Amazon Prime. If you haven’t, well — it’s the membership program associated with Amazon. With it comes benefits including free shipping (including same-day delivery on some products), free movie and TV streaming, ad-free access to music streaming, unlimited full-resolution online photo storage and 5 GB free video storage.
Alas, Amazon Prime doesn’t offer free drone delivery — yet.
It’s $139 per year or $14.99 per month, though you can get a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime through this link.
I can’t personally hook you up with free drones, but I can connect you to other places on the Internet that can either nab you a drone discount and, yes, perhaps even a free drone.
I put together a guide to getting free drones, or at least a drone discount. Check it out here. There, you’ll find contests, secondhand marketplaces and borrowing programs that can often connect you with free or cheap drones.
You can also commonly find discounts for certainly affiliations, such as being a first responder or military member. Check with those affiliations to see if they apply to you.
Do you have other drone discount or promo codes to share? Help out the Drone Girl community by leaving a comment below!
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This year, I experienced CES from afar after a whirlwind year of travel to some of the most innovative drone hubs like a Wing Nest in Fort Worth, Texas, the live taping of America’s Got Talent in Pasadena, and Matternet’s Silicon Valley headquarters. Even though I wasn’t physically at CES, the magic of technology made it easy to stay tuned to all the latest and greatest. And yes, there are all sorts of new CES 2025 products that we should all be hyped about.
January always brings new tech that sets the tone for the year ahead, and this guide highlights the best products we discovered during CES week. Some were officially launched or showcased at CES, while others are fresh releases you can buy (or pre-order) right now.
Whether you’re a drone enthusiast, a creator, or a tech aficionado, these CES 2025 products represent the best of innovation for the year ahead. For those first-movers who need to have the latest and greatest tech right when it hits, these are the products to consider. They strike that balance of new and unique — but also practical. Happy shopping, and happy flying!
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There are so many drones in the skies above Ukraine that drone operators occasionally stumble onto enemy drone feeds and pick up unexpected intel. Neither side can be sure, though, when it will luck into this — or when the other side will. Drones, including cheap first-person-view ones, are being used more in Russia’s war against Ukraine than in any […]
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. presented the 2023 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Squadron of the Year Award to the 111th Attack Squadron (ATKS) of the Texas Air National Guard, Joint Base Ellington Field, Texas. The award was presented at a ceremony at Ellington Field’s Lone Star Flight Museum […]
On January 10, 2025, Baykar released a video announcing the successful completion of the 54th test flight of its KALKAN VTOL drone. This milestone marks a step in the development of its long-range communication capabilities, exceeding 100 km. Designed to meet the growing demands of military and civilian operations, its demonstrates notable performance in terms […]
With its ungainly high wings, fixed landing gear, and massive wheel spats jutting from its sides, the old-fashioned Westland Lysander certainly cut a strange silhouette in the perilous skies of World War 2. Looking more like a biplane that had lost its bottom wings, this peculiar dragonfly failed at virtually every combat role it was […]Coaxial Innovation from Massachusetts Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems offers something unique in the crowded drone market. During a recent visit to their headquarters, DRONELIFE explored what sets this promising U.S. manufacturer apart. Their innovation lies in a coaxial drone design—a sleek cylindrical form powered by counter-rotating rotors. It’s a departure from the typical quadcopter, offering advantages in performance, […]
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