# DIY Underwater Drones The Sibiu Nano Drone Offers Open-Source Software and Optional Self-Assembly By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-02-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-underwater-drone References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/sibiu-nano-rov/53277/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sibiu-nano-affordable-portable-underwater-robot-drone-science#/) The Sibiu Nano is a remotely operable underwater drone, developed by Spain-based Nido Robotics, that offers the utility of the typical underwater drone in addition to the added enjoyment of optional self-assembly. This underwater drone can certainly be purchased pre-assembled, but can also be procured in the form of a kit that allows consumers to put the drone together themselves. What's more, the drone is designed to easily accept accessories and upgrades, while the use of [open-source software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reachy-mini) means that users with an eye for coding can program different uses for the drone. Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, the Sibiu Nano underwater drone is a fine example of open-source coding and DIY sensibilities infiltrating a new and exciting market space. Credit: Nido Robotics ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Open-source Coding:** The Sibiu Nano drone demonstrates the growing trend of open-source coding in the underwater drone market, creating opportunities for developers to customize and enhance functionality. - **DIY Assembly:** The Sibiu Nano drone taps into the trend of DIY assembly, providing opportunities for consumers to enjoy the process of building their own underwater drone. - **Modularity and Upgradability:** The Sibiu Nano drone showcases the trend of modularity and upgradability in the underwater drone industry, encouraging innovation by allowing users to easily add accessories and make improvements. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The Sibiu Nano drone introduces disruptive innovation opportunities for the consumer electronics industry, tapping into the growing demand for customizable and upgradable underwater drone technology. - **Tech Gadgets:** The Sibiu Nano drone opens up new possibilities in the tech gadgets industry, where users can explore coding and programming to create unique applications for the drone. - **Crowdfunding:** The emergence of DIY underwater drones like the Sibiu Nano presents opportunities for the crowdfunding industry, offering backers a chance to support innovative projects that cater to the growing interest in drone technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerembracing-underwater-drones.md) - [Multitasking Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitasking-underwater-drone.md) - [Agile Underwater Exploration Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youcan-robotics-oceaneye.md) - [4K-Enabled Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4kenabled-underwater-drone.md) - [Waterproof Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua-drone.md) - [Powerfully Versatile Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerfully-versatile-underwater-drone.md) - [Compact Autonomous Underwater Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-autonomous-underwater-vehicle.md) - [Underwater Productivity Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifish-v6-expert.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md)