10 Countries · Every Friday

World Drone Pulse

Every Friday, we ask drone pilots in 10 countries the same question. The answers reveal surprising truths about how the world flies.

First Pulse: July 11, 2026

10 Countries. One Question.

From Sydney to Stockholm, drone pilots share their perspectives every week.

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United States

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United Kingdom

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Australia

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New Zealand

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Canada

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Germany

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France

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Italy

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Netherlands

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Sweden

How It Works

Friday

Same question posted in 13 Facebook groups across 10 countries

Vote

Drone pilots answer with one tap. Takes 3 seconds.

Thursday

Results revealed with country-by-country comparison

Discover

Surprising patterns emerge. Same hobby, different worlds.

Pulse Results

Results from each weekly Pulse will appear here, building into a unique cross-country comparison over time.

Coming July 11, 2026

Pulse #1: Fun Friday

What was the most expensive mistake you made with your drone?

About World Drone Pulse

World Drone Pulse is a weekly series that asks drone pilots across 10 countries the same question, every Friday. It alternates between Fun Friday (lighthearted, shareable questions) and Compliance Check (risk-awareness, regulation-related questions).

The goal is not academic research. It is a celebration of drone culture worldwide. We want to discover the patterns, the surprises, and the stories that emerge when pilots from Sydney, Stockholm, and San Francisco answer the same question.

No links. No sales pitches. Just curiosity, community, and the occasional revelation that drone pilots in Italy approach things very differently from those in Canada.

Takayuki Sawai, Gyoseishoshi

Drone compliance researcher covering 10 countries. 20+ years in government administration. Curious about how pilots around the world navigate their local rules.

World Drone Pulse

10 Countries. One Question.

How It Works

Pulse Results

About World Drone Pulse

Drone Compliance Insights