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Corinth Today
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Corinth Man Builds Custom Drones, Struggles to Meet Soaring Demand
Todd Prince's drone business, King Drones, has taken off as the technology becomes more popular and sought-after.
Mar. 11, 2026 at 4:50am
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Todd Prince, a 50-year-old resident of Corinth, Kentucky, started building custom drones after losing his first few consumer models. What began as a hobby has turned into a thriving business, King Drones, as Prince has partnered with a California defense contractor and even provided parts to the Ukrainian military. Despite the rapid growth, Prince is still operating the business from his home and has had to turn down orders due to the overwhelming demand.
Why it matters
Drones have become an increasingly important technology, with applications ranging from agriculture and infrastructure monitoring to military and recreational uses. Prince's story highlights the entrepreneurial opportunities in the drone industry, as well as the challenges of scaling a small business to meet surging demand, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when stimulus checks fueled consumer spending.
The details
Prince started building custom drones after losing his first few consumer models. He taught himself the technology and began selling drones on eBay to cover the cost of parts. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, demand skyrocketed, and Prince had to shut down his online sales as he couldn't keep up. Now, Prince operates his business, King Drones, out of a shed on his property, building custom drones ranging from $100 to $100,000. He has partnered with a California-based defense contractor to train and create AI models to correct GPS interference in military drones, and has even provided drone parts to the Ukrainian military.
- Prince started building custom drones several years ago after losing his first few consumer models.
- When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, demand for drones surged, and Prince had to shut down his online sales.
- Prince recently bought a shed to use as a new shop for his growing drone business.
The players
Todd Prince
A 50-year-old resident of Corinth, Kentucky, who started building custom drones as a hobby and has turned it into a thriving business, King Drones.
King Drones
Prince's drone business, which he operates out of a shed on his property and has partnered with a California-based defense contractor to train and create AI models to correct GPS interference in military drones.
PNI
A California-based defense contractor that has partnered with King Drones to train and create AI models to correct GPS interference in military drones.
What they’re saying
“I purchased a micro drone several years ago and I lost it on my first try.”
— Todd Prince
“When Covid hit, I had to shut it all down. With people getting those stimulus checks, well, I couldn't keep up with the demand.”
— Todd Prince
What’s next
Prince plans to continue expanding his drone business, King Drones, by moving his operations to the new shed he recently purchased on his property.
The takeaway
Todd Prince's story highlights the growing demand and entrepreneurial opportunities in the drone industry, as well as the challenges of scaling a small business to meet surging consumer interest, especially during the pandemic when stimulus checks fueled spending.
