271 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 PM UTC. Mostly text 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
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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 | 90 (71.4%) | 7 |
| Build Showcase | 21 (16.7%) | 42 |
| Discussion | 9 (7.1%) | 6 |
| Guide | 3 (2.4%) | 55 |
| Other | 3 (2.4%) | 65 |
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 | 81 (29.9%) | 13 | 6 |
| build | 31 (11.4%) | 17 | 5 |
| help | 26 (9.6%) | 3 | 4 |
| first | 24 (8.9%) | 25 | 6 |
| fpv | 23 (8.5%) | 9 | 2 |
| need | 16 (5.9%) | 5 | 6 |
| esc | 14 (5.2%) | 7 | 3 |
| diy | 14 (5.2%) | 2 | 6 |
| flight | 14 (5.2%) | 15 | 3 |
| looking | 13 (4.8%) | 4 | 1 |
r/diydrones Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/diydrones
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/diydrones Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/diydrones
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My drone finally get ready
Folding drone is finally ready
Beginner CADing my first drone! 5 inch with a lil thermal camera..
3D printed 2.5 inch
Custom Auto Whoop Project
First build finally airworthy!
Flight footage from my sub-250 g 3D-printed FPV wing
Lace II “Aero”: 3D-Printable Frame Release
First build !!
Custom Sub-250g 2.5"/3" Y4 Frame Design
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My drone finally get ready | 275 | 33 | image | Jul 6 |
| Folding drone is finally ready | 233 | 28 | image | Jul 5 |
| Beginner CADing my first drone! 5 inch with a lil thermal camera.. | 189 | 23 | image | Jul 22 |
| 3D printed 2.5 inch | 188 | 31 | image | Jul 20 |
| Custom Auto Whoop Project | 187 | 8 | image | Jul 11 |
| First build finally airworthy! | 174 | 16 | image | Jul 23 |
| Flight footage from my sub-250 g 3D-printed FPV wing | 161 | 19 | image | Jul 15 |
| Lace II “Aero”: 3D-Printable Frame Release | 152 | 15 | image | Jul 1 |
| First build !! | 130 | 19 | image | Jul 30 |
| Custom Sub-250g 2.5"/3" Y4 Frame Design | 124 | 21 | image | Jul 4 |
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 Wednesdays around 11 PM 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 9 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 12 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 text posts