3D Robotics

3DR Inc is an American company that designs and makes electronic systems for unmanned vehicles, drones and UAVs. It focuses on open source and open hardware autopilots. The company says it is based in San Diego, with an address in Chula Vista, California, and that it builds its products in California.

3DR notes that the company was a different business before 2023. It does not support or warrant products sold under the 3DR name before that year.

Autopilots

The autopilot line has five products, and the company says they suit autonomous aircraft and general robotics platforms.

• Control N1: the newest model, sold with four carrier boards named Cuby, Longy, FPV and Wing, plus a prototyping board.
• Control Zero H7 and Control Zero H7 OEM: flight controllers, with a matching set of OEM carrier boards.
• Control Zero Classic: a third Control Zero model.
• Pixracer Pro: a flight controller in the same range.

Other hardware

Around the autopilots, 3DR sells GNSS and GPS units, including Location One and RTK models. Its radios include the 3DR Radio 2, a SiK telemetry radio and a dual band Wi-Fi radio. It also lists a Remote ID module.

The accessory range has power modules, airspeed sensors, compasses and ESCs. The power range includes CAN power modules, Power Zero and ACSP4 parts. The company supports DroneCAN peripherals.

Documentation and ordering

3DR keeps a knowledge base with assembly guides, pinouts, firmware updates and setup guides for its products. It also runs a Discord community for users. The knowledge base is available in English and Spanish, and the company says it provides its documentation for engineers who build autonomous aerial vehicles or general purpose robots.

Customers can order online, order with a purchase order, or ask for an invoice. The company also lists a reseller program and tax exempt orders, and it publishes an NDAA compliance notice and a lead-free solder notice. Questions go to info@3dr.com or +1 424 542 7002.