Dropshipping in 2026 ? Copying Video Ads + Buying Traffic From? Making AI UGC + Suppliers?

Hey I was in dropshipping business at 2017 and left.
Thinking of getting back, I know everything changed.

Questions that will benefit the forum for sure for July 2026
Your Tips Are Appreciated - God Bless You

1. Anyone had sucess with copying successful video ads? Finding product and supplier?
2. Buying traffic - what works best in general for US market - Instagram, TikTok, Taboola, Adwords, Revcontent etc ? I know it depends on product and niche but in general.
3. Dropshipping directly from amazon with blind shipping - direct i know its not allowed but any services allow it for % of fee?
4. Trusted sites for blind dropshipping that I can know their products reviews from amazon or something reliable?
5. Shipping from China to US sounds slow - where do you ship from to offer fast shipping in US?
6. Making AI Videos sounds well - one organic actor sounds good in the long run but risk of getting banned - Paid Ads / Organic Growth Slow - Your advices?

Thanks again

1. The idea is to model and not copy.
2. It depends BUT start with Facebook ads and Google ads.
3. It is not allowed directly.
4. Aliexpress.
5. Except you buy in bulk from factories in China ahead of time and store directly inside domestic US fulfillment centers.
6. You cannot get banned by using good AI videos that converts.

Shipping from 3pl in the United States is feasible, but the cost will turn this business model into traditional trade, with a high capital occupation rate and low turnover. Unless your sales grow rapidly, you will be held back by the 3pl warehousing and management costs in the United States

I'd start with a real product sample and shoot a simple demo, then test three different opening lines against the same footage. Use AI for extra scenes or voiceovers, but check that it hasn't changed the product or invented a result. A convincing AI actor isn't a guarantee against bans; fake customer testimonials and unsupported claims are still risky. Compare cost per purchase after shipping and refunds, not just cheap clicks.