How GlobeDrones Earns – and Stays Independent
GlobeDrones is reader-supported. This page explains exactly how affiliate links work on globedrones.cc, which programs we participate in, and why affiliate income does not decide what we recommend.
1. Overview
GlobeDrones is an independent drone media brand. We publish reviews, buying guides, and comparisons across beginner, budget, camera, travel, FPV, professional, and industrial drone categories. The site is funded primarily through affiliate partnerships.
The short version: if you click certain outbound product links and then buy something from the retailer, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. That income funds research, writing, and ongoing site improvements – it does not change which drones we recommend.
2. How affiliate links work
An affiliate link is a special URL that contains a tracking parameter identifying GlobeDrones as the referrer. When you click one:
- You are taken to the retailer’s own product page (Amazon, DJI, B&H, Adorama, manufacturer stores, etc.).
- The retailer sets a cookie on your device noting that GlobeDrones referred you.
- If you complete a purchase within the retailer’s tracking window – typically 24 hours to 30 days – GlobeDrones is credited with a commission.
- The commission is paid by the retailer out of its existing margin. It is not added to your price.
3. No extra cost to you
Affiliate commissions are paid by the retailer, not by you. The price you see on the retailer’s page is the price you pay – whether you arrived directly, through GlobeDrones, or through any other affiliate site. Using our links is a no-cost way to support the editorial work that goes into this site.
4. What affiliate income does and does not influence
The line between editorial and commercial activity at GlobeDrones is deliberate and strict:
What it does fund
- Hands-on research and testing time.
- Writer and editor compensation.
- Hosting, security, and site improvements.
- Updating older content as drones, firmware, and rules change.
- Long-form guides that would not be commercially viable on ads alone.
What it does not buy
- A positive review.
- A higher score in our testing rubric.
- Inclusion in a “best of” buying guide.
- Editorial coverage of a specific drone or brand.
- Removal of negative findings.
For the broader framework, see our Editorial Policy and How We Test pages.
5. Programs we participate in
GlobeDrones may participate in the following affiliate programs and networks. Specific partners can change as programs evolve, retailers go in or out of scope, or new categories are added.
Amazon Associates
Drones, accessories, batteries, cases, gimbals, and SD cards across Amazon storefronts.
DJI affiliate
DJI consumer and enterprise drones, accessories, and Care Refresh plans.
Autel Robotics
Autel EVO consumer and commercial drones.
B&H Photo
Drones, gimbals, lenses, and content-creator gear.
Adorama
Drone bundles, camera gear, and creator accessories.
Manufacturer storefronts
Holy Stone, Potensic, Ruko, Skydio, and other direct-to-consumer drone brands.
Affiliate networks
Networks such as Impact, CJ, Awin, and ShareASale that aggregate retailer programs.
Travel & insurance partners
Drone insurance and travel-protection partners where relevant to a buying guide.
6. Amazon Associates disclosure
GlobeDrones is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Amazon, the Amazon logo, AmazonSupply, and the AmazonSupply logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
7. How we label affiliate links
- Articles that contain affiliate links carry a clear disclosure near the top of the page.
- Buying guides and reviews explicitly note that purchases through outbound links may earn GlobeDrones a commission.
- Where helpful, we mark individual buttons or links with labels such as “Check price on Amazon” or “Buy at DJI Store” to set clear expectations about destination.
- We follow standard
rel="sponsored"orrel="nofollow sponsored"attributes for commercial outbound links where appropriate.
8. FTC compliance
GlobeDrones follows the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising and the FTC’s .com Disclosures guidance. In practical terms, that means:
- Material commercial relationships are disclosed clearly and conspicuously.
- Disclosures are placed close to the relevant content – not buried at the bottom of long pages.
- We do not use language that implies a product is endorsed by the FTC, Amazon, or any other authority.
- Sponsored content, where present, is labelled distinctly from independent editorial.
Readers outside the U.S. are covered by equivalent local consumer-protection rules; the same transparency standard applies regardless of jurisdiction.
9. What data is collected when you click an affiliate link
- The destination retailer typically sets a cookie attributing any subsequent purchase to GlobeDrones.
- We never receive your payment information, order contents, address, or account details.
- What we see is aggregated commission reporting (e.g., total clicks, conversions, and earnings) – not individual purchases.
- For more on cookies and tracking, see our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.
10. Building reader trust
The reason we go this far on disclosure is simple: a drone media brand only works if readers trust it. We would rather lose a commission than mislead a buyer into the wrong drone.
If our honest opinion of a drone is “skip it,” we say “skip it” – even if it has a generous commission rate.
11. Updates & contact
We may update this disclosure as our affiliate partnerships or applicable laws change. Material changes will be reflected by an updated “Last reviewed” date at the top of the page.
Questions about affiliate links, FTC compliance, or our editorial independence? Use the Contact page. See also our Editorial Policy, How We Test, Privacy Policy, and Terms & Conditions.
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