About r/drones
/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.
The community at a glance
r/drones is a Subreddit for Hardware and Robotics Enthusiasts with roughly 286K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the Robotics topic page and the 7th largest community in the Hardware topic page.
Roughly 37K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Drone, Annoying, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention drone.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 164 members
- 2014: 664 members
- 2015: 4K members
- 2016: 10K members
- 2017: 17K members
- 2018: 25K members
- 2019: 22K members
- 2020: 25K members
- 2021: 27K members
- 2023: 61K members
- 2024: 39K members
- 2025: 34K members
- 2026: 21K members
Past year (monthly)
- Aug: 3K members
- Sep: 3K members
- Oct: 3K members
- Nov: 3K members
- Dec: 4K members
- Jan: 3K members
- Feb: 3K members
- Mar: 3K members
- Apr: 3K members
- May: 3K members
- Jun: 3K members
- Jul: 2K members
Themes
- Advice Requests7 posts in the past month
- Custom Drone system advice for 10yo -- help/advice requested.
- [United States] Part 107 Exam / Tips
- Advice on getting a single aerial picture
#17Advice RequestsCustom Drone system advice for 10yo -- help/advice requested. · [United States] Part 107 Exam / Tips · Advice on getting a single aerial picture - Solution Requests4 posts in the past month
- Northwestern Researchers create Low-Visibility drone using motion blur Instead of camouflage - how could the sound issue be solved?
- Drone issue solution (refusal to land).
- I just got my first dji, the mini 4k is there anything i need to know?
#24Solution RequestsNorthwestern Researchers create Low-Visibility drone using motion blur Instead of camouflage - how could the sound issue be solved? · Drone issue solution (refusal to land). · I just got my first dji, the mini 4k is there anything i need to know? - Pain & Anger3 posts in the past month
- A bad day
- Someone was a bit angry with my drone
- Neo Pro crashed!
#33Pain & AngerA bad day · Someone was a bit angry with my drone · Neo Pro crashed! - Opportunities1 post in the past month
- Did I miss the boat for starting a Drone Business in Texas?
#41OpportunitiesDid I miss the boat for starting a Drone Business in Texas? - Ideas1 post in the past month
- Could a 50 watt laser on drone, be a possible future of pest control method?
#51IdeasCould a 50 watt laser on drone, be a possible future of pest control method?
Topics
- Drone65 posts in the past month#165Drone
- Annoying18 posts in the past month#218Annoying
- Struggling16 posts in the past month#316Struggling
- Drones9 posts in the past month#49Drones
- Tired9 posts in the past month#59Tired
Flair
- Photo & Video93 posts in the past month
- Mini 5 Pro at 12,000 feet
- Went back to the same waterfall a week later to finally fly the line
- Argicultural Drones Lift People out of Flood
#193Photo & VideoMini 5 Pro at 12,000 feet · Went back to the same waterfall a week later to finally fly the line · Argicultural Drones Lift People out of Flood - Question23 posts in the past month
- First time flying a drone today ，too scared to even take off
- NEED HELP! Gimbal Problems
- 28 years of gaming and my brain still wants drone controls to work differently 😂
#223QuestionFirst time flying a drone today ，too scared to even take off · NEED HELP! Gimbal Problems · 28 years of gaming and my brain still wants drone controls to work differently 😂 - Discussion15 posts in the past month
- I just recreated the 40mm folding drone.
- Used my drone to find a lost dog
- Northwestern Researchers create Low-Visibility drone using motion blur Instead of camouflage - how could the sound issue be solved?
#315DiscussionI just recreated the 40mm folding drone. · Used my drone to find a lost dog · Northwestern Researchers create Low-Visibility drone using motion blur Instead of camouflage - how could the sound issue be solved? - Tech Support12 posts in the past month
- Can anyone ID this drone?
- Flat spinning on takeoff
- DJI M300 Avionics error - Overheating
#412Tech SupportCan anyone ID this drone? · Flat spinning on takeoff · DJI M300 Avionics error - Overheating - DIY10 posts in the past month
- [US]Assembly and testing of the rear section of a 3D-printed fixed-wing drone
- Created a sturdy take off platform that folds for storage - Free 3D print
- My drone finally get ready
#510DIY[US]Assembly and testing of the rear section of a 3D-printed fixed-wing drone · Created a sturdy take off platform that folds for storage - Free 3D print · My drone finally get ready
Product recommendations
- drone22 posts in the past month
- Best beginner drone (and controller)?
- What is the best drone I can get with a $30 dollar budget?
- Best drone for $300?
#122droneBest beginner drone (and controller)? · What is the best drone I can get with a $30 dollar budget? · Best drone for $300?
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/drones for?
- Best for Hardware and Robotics Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/drones free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/drones have?
- Roughly 286K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/drones on?
- r/drones runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/drones cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/drones is organized under Hardware, Robotics Enthusiasts.
- How do I join r/drones?
- You can join r/drones by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Hardware communities like?
- Communities for hardware engineers, electronics hobbyists, and embedded systems developers. Discord and Reddit host communities for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, PCB design, and DIY electronics, alongside more professional spaces for engineers working on commercial hardware products.
Monthly Stats
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- 4
- Visitors /mo (+33%)
- 1
- Referrals /mo (0%)
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