Surprising Science — May 9, 2012

DIY Drones

DIY Drones is the largest Unmanned Aerial Vehicle community on the web.

The website allows enthusiasts to analyze, compare, and troubleshoot each other’s UAV projects through an open-source atmosphere. The possible uses in our daily lives are endless, from medical emergencies to everyday search-and-rescue missions (runaway dog? No problem!), and the UAV’s potential only grows with this community.

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