r/drones is a subreddit with 289k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses drone, annoying, struggling, frustrating, and drones, 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
Solution Requests
: "[US] best fpv drone for a beginner getting into freestyle flying?"
5 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Looking for intensive 3-week drone training in China – maintenance, assembly, piloting & data processing"
4 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "My experience spending $60k + with Damon Darnall & Sky Eye Network (Drone Command Live) as a disabled veteran — what I wish I knew before joining"
1 post
#4
Opportunities
: "Launched a drone business and got a client in my first week"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/drones
#1
Drone
64 posts
#2
Annoying
18 posts
#3
Struggling
16 posts
#4
Frustrating
14 posts
#5
Drones
13 posts
#6
Dji
9 posts
#7
Tired
9 posts
#8
Flight
9 posts
#9
Time
7 posts
#10
Hard
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
Question
: "[TR] Dji mini 5 pro"
21 posts
#2
Photo & Video
: "[US] Police drone spotted"
13 posts
#3
Discussion
: "North Carolina Transport Museum selling “tickets for 5 minute drone flights” over the 250 American locomotive celebration"
11 posts
#4
News
: "China hits back at US with barrage of sanctions, drone industry curbs"
5 posts
#5
New Drones!
: "Got first drone after 8 years of waiting..."
5 posts
#6
Tech Support
: "What frame and props should I use for my A2212 1800KV quad?"
5 posts
#7
FPV
: "[DE] New Neo 2 Setup"
5 posts
#8
News: Rules, Regulations, Law, Policy, Certificates
: "[United States] Drones interfering with Fire Fighting helicopters in Spokane"
4 posts
#9
Question: Rules, Regulations, Law, Policy, Certificates
: "[Italy] Help understanding NOTAM text"
4 posts
#10
Repair
: "Mavic 2 pro gimbal motor overloaded"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/drones
Yearly
+37k members(14.6%)
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Last updated: August 9, 2026