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Surprising Science — May 9, 2012

DIY Drones

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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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