r/drones is a subreddit with 291k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses drone, struggling, flight, time, and hard, 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
: "Is the DJI FPV a good drone to start with?"
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "US. Lost dog. Running out of options so figured I’d try here. Anyone near Okeechobee Florida willing to help us look with a drone? He’s been missing 7 days with no sign. We need a drone to check some properties around us we can’t walk to. Will compensate somehow."
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "These 'articles' ruin the consumer drone industry"
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "Nonprofit idea"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/drones
#1
Drone
33 posts
#2
Struggling
7 posts
#3
Flight
7 posts
#4
Time
5 posts
#5
Hard
5 posts
#6
Camera
5 posts
#7
Annoying
5 posts
#8
Drones
3 posts
#9
Good
3 posts
#10
Controller
3 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
: "[US] Upcoming FCC "military grade drone ban", Should I pull the trigger on a drone"
43 posts
#2
Photo & Video
: "Is this a safe use of a drone?"
35 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Is it just me or 9 million $ for 21 docks and 22 drones is absolutely wild?"
20 posts
#4
Question: Rules, Regulations, Law, Policy, Certificates
: "[United States] Requesting Permission To Fly In National Park Area"
12 posts
#5
Tech Support
: "Does anyone recognise this motor assembly?"
11 posts
#6
DIY
: "Self-built fix wing"
7 posts
#7
Repair
: "DJI Lito 1 issue"
7 posts
#8
Discussion: Rules, Regulations, Law, Policy, Certificates
: "[United States] Amazon Drones can fly Beyond-VLOS and over Traffic and People, yet me as a focused 107 pilot with one drone, cannot?"
5 posts
#9
FPV
: "Zohd talon GT 99 min flight with juice still in the tank"
4 posts
#10
New Drones!
: "(USA) I received my new DJI flip"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/drones
Yearly
+37k members(14.7%)
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Last updated: September 1, 2026