Delft Drone Initiative is a non-profit foundation dedicated to advancing education and research in First-Person-View (FPV) drone technology. Founded by a community of students and researchers from TU Delft, our mission is to make drone technology accessible, practical, and inspiring for learners of all levels.
Through hands-on workshops, collaborative projects, and applied engineering, we bridge theory and practice by designing, building, and piloting drones. We aim to foster innovation, technical skills, and a passion for aerial systems within and beyond the academic community.
Community
We are a community of technology enthusiasts brought together by a shared passion for drones and innovation. With members from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds, we foster collaboration and learning
Knowledge sharing
Together, we build and test drones, guided by the experience of senior members who support hands-on learning. This approach empowers participants to develop technical skills and confidence through practical engagement.
Engineering
We also organize and take part in engineering events, leveraging our diverse community and strong ties with research institutions to promote knowledge exchange and real-world impact.
About us
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We build our own drones in the workshops. It is the perfect hobby to put your engineering skills into practice.
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All the drones we build, are being tested. Our instructors make sure your drone is ready to fly. We have build many drones already and have a lot of knowledge on each of the components that go in the drone.
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Of course after you have built your drone, you want to fly it. This is the most exciting part. Flying at almost 200 km/h as a bird through the sky.
Our Activities
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Drone Workshops
Sign up for our workshops
This is our main activity
What you get
Select your workshop from available ones in the calendar below. You will need an access code. If you did not receive it, you can message us on Instagram or any other communications channel including the form below.
Ready to get started? Select a workshop from the calendar below and begin your FPV journey.
You get to build your own 5inch FPV drone and take it home for the price of 335. Note that you need to obtain radio controller and batteries. For fully immersive experience, FPV goggles are needed. We provide guidance and offer bundles to get you started
Tickets
Available dates are July 5th and 19th, as well as Woman in Tech on June 28th
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FPV Drones
What are FPV Drones?
FPV (First Person View) drones are unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with onboard cameras that stream live video directly to the pilot. This immersive perspective allows users to experience flight as if they were in the cockpit, offering a unique and engaging way to navigate the skies.
Where are they used?
FPV drones are increasingly used in professional fields beyond recreation. In film and entertainment, they capture fast, dynamic aerial shots. In drone racing, they allow for agile, high-speed navigation. They also support applications in surveying, agriculture, and emergency response—delivering real-time visuals that improve accuracy, safety, and operational outcomes.
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On the picture you can see live feed from FPV Drone we built as displayed inside googles.
*The drone in the picture is not the one built in the workshops
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