r/drones is a subreddit with 287k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses drone, annoying, struggling, drones, and tired, and they frequently recommend/review drone, video editing app, and mapping software.
/r/drones is a subreddit for aerial drone enthusiasts, focusing on consumer, commercial, and FPV drones. Topics include builds, regulations, flying tips, photography, and industry news.
Popular Themes in r/drones
#1
Advice Requests
: "Custom Drone system advice for 10yo -- help/advice requested."
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Northwestern Researchers create Low-Visibility drone using motion blur Instead of camouflage - how could the sound issue be solved?"
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Thank you guys the drone is now stable and good"
4 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Could a 50 watt laser on drone, be a possible future of pest control method?"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "Did I miss the boat for starting a Drone Business in Texas?"
1 post
#6
News
: "FCC takes the next step in foreign drone ban"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/drones
#1
Drone
65 posts
#2
Annoying
18 posts
#3
Struggling
16 posts
#4
Drones
9 posts
#5
Tired
9 posts
#6
Flight
9 posts
#7
Frustrating
9 posts
#8
Time
7 posts
#9
Hard
7 posts
#10
Dji
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/drones
Drone
108 reviews
#1
DJI
4.3★ from 64 reviews
#2
DJI Mini 4 Pro
5.0★ from 5 reviews
#3
BetaFPV
5.0★ from 3 reviews
Video Editing App
20 reviews
#1
Blackmagic Design
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
CapCut
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
LumaFusion
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Mapping Software
11 reviews
#1
Pix4D
3.8★ from 4 reviews
#2
WebODM
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
RealityCapture
3.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/drones
#1
Photo & Video
: "Went back to the same waterfall a week later to finally fly the line"
74 posts
#2
Question
: "First time flying a drone today ，too scared to even take off"
29 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Used my drone to find a lost dog"
19 posts
#4
Question: Rules, Regulations, Law, Policy, Certificates
: "[United States] What rules or regulations would apply to something like this?"
16 posts
#5
Tech Support
: "Can anyone ID this drone?"
13 posts
#6
DIY
: "[US]Assembly and testing of the rear section of a 3D-printed fixed-wing drone"
9 posts
#7
FPV
: "I think I can safely say I have mastered the DJI Neo (PART 2)"
8 posts
#8
Discussion: Rules, Regulations, Law, Policy, Certificates
: "[United States]: Public Safety Drone Or Someone Being An Idiot?"
7 posts
#9
News
: "JetBlue plane collides with drone in New York City"
5 posts
#10
Repair
: "A bad day"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/drones
Yearly
+37k members(14.7%)
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Last updated: July 24, 2026