On Wednesday April 6th, Barcelona-based BonaDrone is launching a crowdfunding campaign to bring the world’s first 3D-printed, customizable, and modular drone to the consumer market. Alongside 3D-printed merchandise and drone accessories, backers have the chance to pre-order BonaDrone’s Mosquito drone, which the company expects to start shipping in September this year.
After years in development, the Mosquito is a drone ready to offer a different way of doing things. Users can choose the color and accessories of their Mosquito, as well as having the opportunity to upgrade the material used before building their own drone from scratch out of 3D-printed parts. This customizable approach means that every user, from tech-lovers to engineering, DIY, and RC enthusiasts, can have a unique drone.
The Mosquito also comes with several autonomous flight features built-in, including a Follow-Me function, flight planning, and a Return-to-Launch capability in case of an emergency.
Full customization is just the beginning. Ready to go, BonaDrone has designed and tested two accessories users can purchase with their drone - a gimbal to attach a camera for stable video photography, and a hook for transporting objects with ease. Further down the road BonaDrone will ask users to suggest new accessories and functionalities for the Mosquito, which will then be designed and made available to the community.
For the launch of its IndieGoGo campaign, BonaDrone has partnered with 3D Hubs, the largest and fastest growing network of 3D printers. The team at BonaDrone team is made up of five friends from Barcelona, Spain. In a statement before the launch of their IndieGoGo campaign, Josep, Jordi, Àlex, Dani and Pep said:
“We hope that our project will get a great reception, and see this campaign as a fantastic opportunity to spread the word about drones and 3D-printing, both inside and outside of the technology community. The aim is to give our users the tools and the knowledge to self-meet their drone expectations. We are also keen to receive feedback on our Mosquito drone, develop new products and accessories, and inspire creativity within the community we hope to create.”
BonaDrone was founded with the aim of bringing technology closer to the end user. The company hopes to promote both creativity and an interest in learning about how their technology all fits together. In a sea of tech startups looking for investment, BonaDrone stands out as a unique option for those keen to support an innovative project that brings together two of the most exciting tech trends in recent years: Drones & 3D Printing.
