3D Robotics

3D Robotics, also known as 3DR, is a U.S. drone technology company focused on unmanned aircraft systems, open-source autopilot technology, and professional drone and data applications. Founded in 2009 by Chris Anderson and Jordi Muñoz, the company initially became known for do-it-yourself drone kits and open-source flight-control technology aimed at developers and enthusiasts. As the drone market expanded from consumer aerial photography into professional uses such as surveying, construction, and infrastructure inspection, 3D Robotics introduced the Solo consumer drone and later withdrew from the consumer hardware market to focus on enterprise applications. Publicly available information is insufficient to confirm its latest corporate structure, headquarters, and full current business scope.

3D Robotics was founded in 2009 by Chris Anderson and Jordi Muñoz. In its early years, the company focused on open-source drone autopilots and do-it-yourself kits for developers, enthusiasts, and research users. This open-source approach helped it gain visibility within the emerging drone community. The company later entered the consumer aerial-photography market with the Solo drone. As competition intensified in consumer drones, 3D Robotics withdrew from consumer hardware and shifted its strategic focus toward enterprise applications and related drone-data solutions. Because sufficiently detailed and current public information is not available, its later product portfolio, scale, and organizational status should not be inferred further.

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• Solo

  Solo was a consumer aerial-photography drone released by 3D Robotics. It represented the company’s attempt to expand from open-source flight-control technology and DIY kits into complete consumer aircraft. It later ceased to be a core offering after the company withdrew from consumer hardware.

• 开源自动驾驶仪

  Open-source autopilot technology was a core part of 3D Robotics’ early business, providing flight control, autonomous navigation, and development capabilities for drones. It primarily served developers, enthusiasts, and professional drone users.

1. 3D Robotics official website