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.

[4] The pair met online through the DIY Drones community, which Anderson originally started for aerial vehicle enthusiasts.

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.

The Aero-M UAV is intended to benefit conservation efforts and industries such as farming and construction, through the creation of geo-referenced maps.

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.