DJI Drones Are NOT Banned | Sally French

The drone industry is at a pivotal moment — and misinformation is flying just as fast as the aircraft themselves.

In this episode of Hangar X, host John Ramstead sits down with Sally French (aka “The Drone Girl”), one of the most trusted voices in drone journalism, to cut through the noise surrounding the FCC’s recent ruling on foreign-made drones.

Are DJI drones banned?

Will commercial operators be grounded?

Is the U.S. about to fall behind globally?

They also explore:

The massive implications of upcoming Part 108 BVLOS regulations

How drone swarms are reshaping everything from warfare to wedding entertainment

The real growth opportunity in “Drones as a Service”

If you’re an operator, investor, policymaker, or simply trying to understand where aerospace innovation is headed — this episode delivers clarity in a rapidly evolving space.

Buckle up.

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