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'''3DR''' is an American company situated in [[Berkeley, California|Berkeley]], California,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://3drobotics.com/about-us/ |title=3D Robotics - About Us |access-date=2014-11-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141118191927/http://3drobotics.com/about-us/ |archive-date=2014-11-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref> that makes enterprise drone software for construction, engineering, and mining firms, along with government agencies.<ref name=forbes/>
'''3DR''', also known as '''3D Robotics,''' is an American company located in [[Berkeley, California|Berkeley]], California that produces enterprise drone software for construction, engineering and mining firms, as well as government agencies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=3D Robotics - About Us |url=http://3drobotics.com/about-us/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141118191927/http://3drobotics.com/about-us/ |archive-date=2014-11-18 |access-date=2014-11-18}}</ref><ref name="forbes" />


Prior to 2016, the company designed and marketed commercial and recreational [[unmanned aerial vehicle]]s. They produced consumer drones, ready-to-fly quadcopters for [[aerial photography]] and mapping, and fixed-wing UAVs based on the [[Ardupilot]] platform. As of September 2016, 3DR and the major open source Ardupilot development community, separated due to disagreements over the license of the open source code on which 3DR products are based upon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/ardopilot-and-dronecode-part-ways|title=ArduPilot and DroneCode part ways|date=9 September 2016}}</ref>
Prior to 2016, the company designed and marketed commercial and recreational [[unmanned aerial vehicle]]s including consumer drones, ready-to-fly quadcopters for [[aerial photography]] and mapping, and fixed-wing UAVs based on the [[Ardupilot]] platform. However, as of September 2016, 3DR and the major open source [[ArduPilot|Ardupilot]] development community separated due to disagreements over the license of the open source code on which 3DR products are based.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 September 2016 |title=ArduPilot and DroneCode part ways |url=http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/ardopilot-and-dronecode-part-ways}}</ref>


The company was co-founded as 3D Robotics in 2009 by author and entrepreneur [[Chris Anderson (writer)|Chris Anderson]] and Mexican engineer Jordi Muñoz.<ref name="A Hot-Shot Magazine Editor And A Tijuana Teenager Met Online And Made $5 Million Building Drones ">{{cite web|url= http://www.businessinsider.com/how-3d-robotics-founders-chris-anderson-and-jordi-munoz-met-2014-12|title= A Hot-Shot Magazine Editor And A Tijuana Teenager Met Online And Made $5 Million Building Drones|access-date=December 12, 2014|work=Business Insider}}</ref> The pair met online through the [https://diydrones.com/ DIY Drones] community, which was originally started by Anderson for aerial vehicle enthusiasts.<ref name="Jordi Muñoz Wants You to Have a Drone of Your Own">{{cite web|url= https://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/News/jordi-muoz-drone/story?id=18332163|title=Jordi Muñoz Wants You to Have a Drone of Your Own|access-date=February 1, 2013|work=Business Insider}}</ref>
The company was co-founded as 3D Robotics in 2009 by [[Chris Anderson (writer)|Chris Anderson]] and Jordi Muñoz.<ref name="A Hot-Shot Magazine Editor And A Tijuana Teenager Met Online And Made $5 Million Building Drones">{{cite web |title=A Hot-Shot Magazine Editor And A Tijuana Teenager Met Online And Made $5 Million Building Drones |url=http://www.businessinsider.com/how-3d-robotics-founders-chris-anderson-and-jordi-munoz-met-2014-12 |access-date=December 12, 2014 |work=Business Insider}}</ref> The pair met online through the ''DIY Drones'' community, which Anderson originally started for aerial vehicle enthusiasts.<ref name="Jordi Muñoz Wants You to Have a Drone of Your Own">{{cite web |title=Jordi Muñoz Wants You to Have a Drone of Your Own |url=https://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/News/jordi-muoz-drone/story?id=18332163 |access-date=February 1, 2013 |work=Business Insider}}</ref>


==Products of 3DR ==
==Products of 3DR==
Below is a list of products released by 3DR.
Below is a list of products released by 3DR.


'''Solo Drone'''. Released in May 2015 and marketed to the consumer and professional aerial photography market. It is powered by two computers and designed specifically for the [[GoPro]] Hero camera. The stated aim of the SOLO drone is the ease of both flying the drone and taking professional aerial photos and videos.<ref name="3D Robotics' New Solo Drone Promises Hollywood-Quality Photos">{{cite web|url= http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/3d-robotics-new-solo-drone-promises-hollywood-quality-photos-n340746 |title= 3D Robotics New Solo Drone Promises Hollywood Quality Photos|access-date=April 13, 2015|work=NBC News}}</ref>
The '''Solo Drone''' was released in May 2015 and marketed to the consumer and professional aerial photography market. It is powered by two computers and designed specifically for the [[GoPro]] Hero camera. The stated aim of the Solo drone is the ease of both flying the drone and taking professional aerial photos and videos.<ref name="3D Robotics' New Solo Drone Promises Hollywood-Quality Photos">{{cite web|url= http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/3d-robotics-new-solo-drone-promises-hollywood-quality-photos-n340746 |title= 3D Robotics New Solo Drone Promises Hollywood Quality Photos|access-date=April 13, 2015|work=NBC News|date= 13 April 2015}}</ref>


[[File:Chris Anderson & 3D Robotics (8409109253).jpg|thumb|Chris Anderson (left), co-founder and CEO of 3D Robotics]]
[[File:Chris Anderson & 3D Robotics (8409109253).jpg|thumb|Chris Anderson (left), and Jordi Muñoz (right), co-founders of 3D Robotics]]


'''IRIS+ Drone'''. Released in September 2014, it was designed for the recreational drone market. With an additional GoPro camera, it has the capability to capture aerial photos and videos. This UAV comes ready to fly. It can travel at 40 miles per hour and reach distances of up to 3,280 feet.<ref name="What Your Should Know About the Iris+">{{cite web|url= http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/19/what-you-should-know-about-the-iris-quadcopter/|title=What You Should Know About the Iris+ Quadcopter
The '''IRIS+ Drone''' was '''r'''eleased in September 2014. It was designed as a recreational drone, and it uses a mounted GoPro camera to take pictures. The drone is capable of achieving a top speed of 40 miles (64 kilometers) per hour and has a range of up to 3,280 feet.<ref name="What Your Should Know About the Iris+">{{cite web|url= http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/19/what-you-should-know-about-the-iris-quadcopter/|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150324010650/http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/19/what-you-should-know-about-the-iris-quadcopter/|url-status= dead|archive-date= March 24, 2015|title=What You Should Know About the Iris+ Quadcopter
|access-date=March 19, 2015|work=National Geographic Voices}}</ref>
|access-date=March 19, 2015|work=National Geographic Voices}}</ref>


'''X8 Quadcopter'''. Released in November 2014, the X8 quadcopter has a modular design and comes in 2 versions. The X8+, with a built-in [[gimbal]] and GoPro camera is aimed at aerial photography and [[cinematography]]. The X8-M quadcopter is intended for mapping applications. Both X8 versions feature [[waypoint]] navigation technology.<ref name="Fantastic 3DR X8 Quadcopter For Mapping And Aerial Filming">{{cite web|url= http://www.dronezon.com/drone-reviews/3dr-x8-quadcopter-for-mapping-and-aerial-filming/
The '''X8 Quadcopter''' was released in November 2014. It has a modular design and comes in two versions. The X8+, with a built-in [[gimbal]] and GoPro camera, is aimed at aerial photography and [[cinematography]]; the X8-M quadcopter is intended for mapping applications. Both X8 versions support [[waypoint]] navigation technology.<ref name="Fantastic 3DR X8 Quadcopter For Mapping And Aerial Filming">{{cite web|url= http://www.dronezon.com/drone-reviews/3dr-x8-quadcopter-for-mapping-and-aerial-filming/
|title= X8 Quadcopter For Aerial Photography And Mapping|access-date=February 28, 2015|work=DroneZon.com|date= 28 February 2015}}</ref>
|title= X8 Quadcopter For Aerial Photography And Mapping|access-date=February 28, 2015|work=DroneZon.com|date= 28 February 2015}}</ref>


'''AERO-M Fixed Wing UAV'''. Released in November 2014, the Aero-M is fully automated, and has a mapping platform that creates [[georeference]]d and orthorectified mosaics. This fixed wing drone has an estimated flight time of up to 40 minutes, and is able to photograph an area of up to 250 acres per flight. The [[Pix4D]] software allows for the creation of georeferenced, [[photogrammetry]] and orthorectified mosaics from the images. The Aero-M UAV is intended to benefit conservation efforts and industries such as farming and construction, through the creation of geo-referenced maps.<ref name="3DR Aero-M Drone for Visual-Spectrum Aerial Maps">{{cite web|url=http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1106909-REG/3d_robotics_3dr0251_aero_m_drone_for_visual_spectrum.html|title=3DR Aero-M Drone For Visual Spectrum Aerial Maps|access-date=November 14, 2014|work=BHPhotovideo.com}}</ref>
The '''Aero-M Fixed Wing UAV''' was released in November 2014. It is fully automated and has a mapping platform that creates [[georeference|geo-reference]]d and ortho-rectified mosaics. This fixed wing drone has an estimated flight time of up to 40 minutes and is able to photograph an area of up to 250 acres per flight. The [[Pix4D]] software allows for the creation of geo-referenced, [[photogrammetry|photogrammetrized]], and ortho-rectified mosaics from the images. The Aero-M UAV is intended to benefit conservation efforts and industries such as farming and construction, through the creation of geo-referenced maps.<ref name="3DR Aero-M Drone for Visual-Spectrum Aerial Maps">{{cite web|url=http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1106909-REG/3d_robotics_3dr0251_aero_m_drone_for_visual_spectrum.html|title=3DR Aero-M Drone For Visual Spectrum Aerial Maps|access-date=November 14, 2014|work=BHPhotovideo.com}}</ref>


As of March 2016, 3DR announced that they would no longer be manufacturing drones. In response to the company ceasing to produce hardware, a former employee{{Who|date=November 2022}}, interviewed in Forbes magazine in 2016, is quoted as saying "3DR was a $100 million blunder based on ineptitude."<ref name=forbes>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2016/10/05/3d-robotics-solo-crash-chris-anderson/#2dfd60e24840|title=Behind the Crash of 3D Robotics, North America's Most Promising Drone Company|website=[[Forbes]] }}</ref>
As of March 2016, 3DR announced that they would no longer be manufacturing drones. In response to the company ceasing to produce hardware, a former employee,{{Who|date=November 2022}} interviewed in Forbes magazine in 2016, is quoted as saying "3DR was a $100 million blunder based on ineptitude."<ref name=forbes>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2016/10/05/3d-robotics-solo-crash-chris-anderson/#2dfd60e24840|title=Behind the Crash of 3D Robotics, North America's Most Promising Drone Company|website=[[Forbes]] }}</ref>


==Flight controllers==
==Flight controllers==
{{Unreferenced section|date=April 2023}}
{{Unreferenced section|date=April 2023}}
In addition to its Site Scan platform, 3DR makes professional flight controllers which are intended for multi-rotor stabilization control of various platforms or heavy payloads in aerial photography, mapping, and personal enjoyment. In addition to the main Pixhawk flight controller model, there is also the less robust APM 2.6 model. Pixhawk is an autopilot system designed by the [[PX4 autopilot|PX4]] open-hardware project and manufactured by 3DR. It features processor and sensor technology from ST Microelectronics and a [[NuttX]] real-time operating system. The APM 2.6 is an open source [[autopilot]] system. It allows the user to turn fixed rotary wing or multirotor vehicles, including cars and boats, into fully autonomous vehicles capable of performing programmed [[GPS]] missions with waypoints.
In addition to its Site Scan platform, 3DR makes flight controllers which are intended for multi-rotor stabilization control of various platforms or heavy payloads in aerial photography, mapping, and personal enjoyment. In addition to the main [[Pixhawk]] flight controller model, there is also the APM 2.6 model. Pixhawk is an autopilot system designed by the [[PX4 autopilot|PX4]] open-hardware project and manufactured by 3DR. It contains processors and sensors from [[STMicroelectronics]] and a [[NuttX]] real-time operating system. The APM 2.6 is an open source [[autopilot]] system. It allows the user to turn fixed rotary wing or multirotor vehicles, including cars and boats, into fully autonomous vehicles capable of performing programmed [[GPS]] missions with waypoints.


==Dronecode==
==Dronecode==
3DR is a founding member of the Dronecode<ref name="About The Dronecode Project">{{cite web|url=https://www.dronecode.org/about/|title=Dronecode Project|access-date=October 13, 2014|work=Dronecode|archive-date=December 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203164259/https://www.dronecode.org/about/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Consortium, a non-profit organization governed by the [[Linux Foundation]]. The Consortium was formed in 2014 with the goal of using open source [[Linux]] for the benefit of users with affordable and more reliable UAV software.<ref name="Dronecode Opensource UAV Platform">{{cite web|url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/06/29/dronecode_linux/
3DR is a founding member of the Dronecode<ref name="About The Dronecode Project">{{cite web|url=https://www.dronecode.org/about/|title=Dronecode Project|access-date=October 13, 2014|work=Dronecode|archive-date=December 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203164259/https://www.dronecode.org/about/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Consortium, a non-profit organization governed by the [[Linux Foundation]]. The Consortium was formed in 2014 with the goal of using open source [[Linux]] for the benefit of users with affordable and more reliable UAV software.<ref name="Dronecode Opensource UAV Platform">{{cite web|url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/06/29/dronecode_linux/
|title=Linux bids for UAV World Domination|access-date=June 29, 2015|work=theregister.co.uk}}</ref> Other notable members are [[Intel]], [[Qualcomm]], [[Parrot SA]] and Walkera.<ref name="Dronecode Sponsors">{{cite web|url=https://www.dronecode.org|title=Dronecode Sponsors|access-date=October 10, 2014|work=Dronecode.org}}</ref><ref name="Open Source Dronecode Project Attracts New Investment and Members">
|title=Linux bids for UAV World Domination|access-date=June 29, 2015|work=theregister.co.uk}}</ref> Other notable members are [[Intel]], [[Qualcomm]], [[Parrot SA]], and Walkera.<ref name="Dronecode Sponsors">{{cite web|url=https://www.dronecode.org|title=Dronecode Sponsors|access-date=October 10, 2014|work=Dronecode.org}}</ref><ref name="Open Source Dronecode Project Attracts New Investment and Members">
{{cite web|url=https://www.dronecode.org/news-faq/announcement/2015/06/open-source-dronecode-project-attracts-new-investment-and-members|title=Open Source Dronecode Project Attracts New Investment and Members|access-date=June 29, 2015|work=Dronecode.org|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150629194949/https://www.dronecode.org/news-faq/announcement/2015/06/open-source-dronecode-project-attracts-new-investment-and-members|archive-date=June 29, 2015|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.dronecode.org/news-faq/announcement/2015/06/open-source-dronecode-project-attracts-new-investment-and-members|title=Open Source Dronecode Project Attracts New Investment and Members|access-date=June 29, 2015|work=Dronecode.org|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150629194949/https://www.dronecode.org/news-faq/announcement/2015/06/open-source-dronecode-project-attracts-new-investment-and-members|archive-date=June 29, 2015|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}
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3DR Robotics
IndustryDrone software
Founded2009; 15 years ago (2009)
FoundersChris Anderson, Jordi Muñoz
HeadquartersBerkeley, California
ProductsDrone software, drone data analytics
BrandsSite Scan
Number of employees
70+
Website3dr.com

3DR, also known as 3D Robotics, is an American company located in Berkeley, California that produces enterprise drone software for construction, engineering and mining firms, as well as government agencies.[1][2]

Prior to 2016, the company designed and marketed commercial and recreational unmanned aerial vehicles including consumer drones, ready-to-fly quadcopters for aerial photography and mapping, and fixed-wing UAVs based on the Ardupilot platform. However, as of September 2016, 3DR and the major open source Ardupilot development community separated due to disagreements over the license of the open source code on which 3DR products are based.[3]

The company was co-founded as 3D Robotics in 2009 by Chris Anderson and Jordi Muñoz.[4] The pair met online through the DIY Drones community, which Anderson originally started for aerial vehicle enthusiasts.[5]

Products of 3DR

[edit]

Below is a list of products released by 3DR.

The Solo Drone was released in May 2015 and marketed to the consumer and professional aerial photography market. It is powered by two computers and designed specifically for the GoPro Hero camera. The stated aim of the Solo drone is the ease of both flying the drone and taking professional aerial photos and videos.[6]

Chris Anderson (left), and Jordi Muñoz (right), co-founders of 3D Robotics

The IRIS+ Drone was released in September 2014. It was designed as a recreational drone, and it uses a mounted GoPro camera to take pictures. The drone is capable of achieving a top speed of 40 miles (64 kilometers) per hour and has a range of up to 3,280 feet.[7]

The X8 Quadcopter was released in November 2014. It has a modular design and comes in two versions. The X8+, with a built-in gimbal and GoPro camera, is aimed at aerial photography and cinematography; the X8-M quadcopter is intended for mapping applications. Both X8 versions support waypoint navigation technology.[8]

The Aero-M Fixed Wing UAV was released in November 2014. It is fully automated and has a mapping platform that creates geo-referenced and ortho-rectified mosaics. This fixed wing drone has an estimated flight time of up to 40 minutes and is able to photograph an area of up to 250 acres per flight. The Pix4D software allows for the creation of geo-referenced, photogrammetrized, and ortho-rectified mosaics from the images. The Aero-M UAV is intended to benefit conservation efforts and industries such as farming and construction, through the creation of geo-referenced maps.[9]

As of March 2016, 3DR announced that they would no longer be manufacturing drones. In response to the company ceasing to produce hardware, a former employee,[who?] interviewed in Forbes magazine in 2016, is quoted as saying "3DR was a $100 million blunder based on ineptitude."[2]

Flight controllers

[edit]

In addition to its Site Scan platform, 3DR makes flight controllers which are intended for multi-rotor stabilization control of various platforms or heavy payloads in aerial photography, mapping, and personal enjoyment. In addition to the main Pixhawk flight controller model, there is also the APM 2.6 model. Pixhawk is an autopilot system designed by the PX4 open-hardware project and manufactured by 3DR. It contains processors and sensors from STMicroelectronics and a NuttX real-time operating system. The APM 2.6 is an open source autopilot system. It allows the user to turn fixed rotary wing or multirotor vehicles, including cars and boats, into fully autonomous vehicles capable of performing programmed GPS missions with waypoints.

Dronecode

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3DR is a founding member of the Dronecode[10] Consortium, a non-profit organization governed by the Linux Foundation. The Consortium was formed in 2014 with the goal of using open source Linux for the benefit of users with affordable and more reliable UAV software.[11] Other notable members are Intel, Qualcomm, Parrot SA, and Walkera.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "3D Robotics - About Us". Archived from the original on 2014-11-18. Retrieved 2014-11-18.
  2. ^ a b "Behind the Crash of 3D Robotics, North America's Most Promising Drone Company". Forbes.
  3. ^ "ArduPilot and DroneCode part ways". 9 September 2016.
  4. ^ "A Hot-Shot Magazine Editor And A Tijuana Teenager Met Online And Made $5 Million Building Drones". Business Insider. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  5. ^ "Jordi Muñoz Wants You to Have a Drone of Your Own". Business Insider. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
  6. ^ "3D Robotics New Solo Drone Promises Hollywood Quality Photos". NBC News. 13 April 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  7. ^ "What You Should Know About the Iris+ Quadcopter". National Geographic Voices. Archived from the original on March 24, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
  8. ^ "X8 Quadcopter For Aerial Photography And Mapping". DroneZon.com. 28 February 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
  9. ^ "3DR Aero-M Drone For Visual Spectrum Aerial Maps". BHPhotovideo.com. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
  10. ^ "Dronecode Project". Dronecode. Archived from the original on December 3, 2018. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
  11. ^ "Linux bids for UAV World Domination". theregister.co.uk. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
  12. ^ "Dronecode Sponsors". Dronecode.org. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  13. ^ "Open Source Dronecode Project Attracts New Investment and Members". Dronecode.org. Archived from the original on June 29, 2015. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
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