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Pete Phimphavong, owner of Rekt Drones in Mesa, Ariz., displays a popular racing drone in his store on Dec. 18, 2024. Allan Stein/The Epoch Times

MESA, Ariz.—As the owner of Rekt Drones in Mesa, Arizona, Pete Phimphavong has seen many ups and downs in the seven years that he has been selling, servicing, and test-flying both commercial and recreational drones.

“There’s been a lot of things going on” with the industry lately, Phimphavong said. “Especially with this holiday season.”