r/diydrones is a subreddit with 86k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, looking, drone, build, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review soldering station, action cam, and goggles.
If you want to show off your new DIY drone, or if you have questions on how to build one, this reddit is for you!
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) and just about any other unmanned vehicle you can think of are welcome here.
Popular Themes in r/diydrones
#1
Solution Requests
: "What’s the best esc+fc for 5 inch fpv"
5 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Aid needed for quadcopter"
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/diydrones
#1
Looking For
48 posts
#2
Looking
42 posts
#3
Drone
42 posts
#4
Build
22 posts
#5
Struggling
7 posts
#6
Building
4 posts
#7
Advice
3 posts
#8
Parts List
2 posts
#9
Flight
2 posts
#10
Camera
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/diydrones
Soldering Station
9 reviews
#1
Hakko
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
TS-100
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Delixi
3.0★ from 1 review
Action Cam
6 reviews
#1
GoPro
4.2★ from 5 reviews
#2
Insta360
3.0★ from 1 review
Goggles
3 reviews
#1
Walksnail
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Flair Used in r/diydrones
#1
Question
: "Custom Sub-250g 2.5"/3" Y4 Frame Design"
25 posts
#2
Build Showcase
: "4.3km with a 3" Air75 board, 18650 long range. Video and Parts in description"
5 posts
#3
Guide
: "Lace II “Aero”: 3D-Printable Frame Release"
2 posts
#4
Resolved
: "I think i found it"
1 post
#5
Discussion
: "Help"
1 post
Member Growth in r/diydrones
Yearly
+19k members(28.5%)
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Last updated: July 12, 2026