r/drones↗
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.
295k subscribers466 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. <1% by known bots)351 authors / mosince 2010
r/drones has 295k members (+14% over the last 12 months). It gets about 466 posts a month from 351 people. Top topics: Drone Regulations and Safety, Drone Footage and Drone Crashes & Repairs.
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Topics and brands on r/drones
Top topics
Share of the subreddit's posts
- Drone Regulations and Safety4.3%
- Drone Footage3.2%
- Drone Crashes & Repairs3.1%
- Drone Photography & Tips2.7%
- Drone Photography and Videos2.6%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- DJI Official
- Canada
- Pilot Institute
- DuckDuckGo
- eCFR
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