286 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 10 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 4 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/diydrones Traffic & Engagement r/diydrones Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/diydrones Most Active Times When r/diydrones Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/diydrones Flair Performance r/diydrones Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 87 (58.8%) | 4 |
| Build Showcase | 24 (16.2%) | 56 |
| Guide | 17 (11.5%) | 8 |
| Discussion | 10 (6.8%) | 18 |
| Other | 6 (4.1%) | 4 |
| News | 4 (2.7%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/diydrones Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/diydrones
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| drone | 69 (24.1%) | 12 | 6 |
| fpv | 27 (9.4%) | 20 | 5 |
| help | 26 (9.1%) | 5 | 6 |
| first | 25 (8.7%) | 6 | 7 |
| motor | 21 (7.3%) | 5 | 3 |
| drones | 21 (7.3%) | 2 | 3 |
| build | 18 (6.3%) | 32 | 8 |
| flight | 18 (6.3%) | 18 | 4 |
| need | 18 (6.3%) | 7 | 5 |
| building | 15 (5.2%) | 3 | 5 |
r/diydrones Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/diydrones
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 6 | 2 |
| youtu.be | 4 | 3 |
r/diydrones Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/diydrones
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Build Breakdown of my 215g 3D printed FPV wing
I just built and upgraded the Red Bull F1 fastest camera drone
Y6 microdrone, 2 inch props and 1103 motors. What do you think?
I built a plug-in 4G telemetry module for MAVLINK. My phone is now the ground station (or any device!)
I Recreated This 5" Yolka Autonomous Interceptor Using Off-the-Shelf Components
Concept idea wall landing drone and drilling idea
Custom flight controller for Twin Rotor Drone - Powered on!
New Design Complete - The Golden Crowned Sparrow
🚁 Super Stable DIY Hexacopter | RadioLink PIX6 Flight Controller 🔥
7 Inch Interceptor Testfligth
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build Breakdown of my 215g 3D printed FPV wing | 452 | 34 | image | Sep 23 |
| I just built and upgraded the Red Bull F1 fastest camera drone | 270 | 11 | image | Sep 13 |
| Y6 microdrone, 2 inch props and 1103 motors. What do you think? | 180 | 16 | image | Sep 7 |
| I built a plug-in 4G telemetry module for MAVLINK. My phone is now the ground station (or any device!) | 178 | 16 | image | Sep 14 |
| I Recreated This 5" Yolka Autonomous Interceptor Using Off-the-Shelf Components | 148 | 7 | image | Sep 22 |
| Concept idea wall landing drone and drilling idea | 117 | 112 | image | Sep 2 |
| Custom flight controller for Twin Rotor Drone - Powered on! | 117 | 8 | image | Sep 26 |
| New Design Complete - The Golden Crowned Sparrow | 89 | 1 | image | Sep 11 |
| 🚁 Super Stable DIY Hexacopter | RadioLink PIX6 Flight Controller 🔥 | 85 | 12 | image | Sep 1 |
| 7 Inch Interceptor Testfligth | 80 | 14 | image | Sep 13 |
r/diydrones Audience Overlap r/diydrones Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/diydrones FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/diydrones
What's the best time to post on r/diydrones?
Based on posting volume, r/diydrones is most active on Mondays around 4 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/diydrones?
r/diydrones averages 10 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/diydrones get?
Posts on r/diydrones average about 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/diydrones get most?
On r/diydrones, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts