# 3D-Printed Toy Drones The Firefly Drone Features Components Created Using a 3D Printer By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-drone References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160430-3d-printed-fire-fly-racing-drones-showcase-slick-and-speedy-diy-flyer.html) & [firefly1504](http://firefly1504.com/guides.html) Those who are avid DIYers will find the [Firefly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-x01-fire-rescue-drone) toy drone to be a great endeavor should they have an interest in 3D printing and drones construction. The instructions as well as the printer files were made available by the creator in order to share the DIY with other enthusiasts who are looking to create their very own design. The Firefly consists of a body that's made using various [3D-printed parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maker-hardware-ttd3000) as well as a transmitter, motors, power board and camera. When combined, they create a toy drone that's impressively sleek and ready to take to the sky on a hobby basis or for racing against friends or competitors. The Firefly drone identifies a consumer preference to create their own components rather than buy them outright to increase the level of hands-on capabilities and sense of accomplishment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Drone Construction:** The trend of DIY drone construction allows enthusiasts to create their own customized and personalized drones using 3D printing technology. - **3d-printed Toy Drones:** The rise of 3D-printed toy drones provides a cost-effective and accessible way for hobbyists to build their drones. - **Open-source Drone Designs:** The availability of open-source drone designs and 3D printer files encourages collaborative innovation and customization in the drone community. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry can leverage the demand for 3D-printed drone parts and accessories to develop more advanced printing technologies for hobbyists. - **Drone Manufacturing:** The drone manufacturing industry can tap into the growing market for DIY drone enthusiasts by partnering with 3D printing companies to offer customizable and affordable drone kits. - **Hobbyist Electronics:** The hobbyist electronics industry can benefit from the trend of DIY drone construction by providing specialized electronic components and accessories for custom-built drones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Wildfire Rescue Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-x01-fire-rescue-drone.md) - [Heavy Payload-Accommodating Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-drone.md) - [3D-Printing Drone Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neco-hp.md) - [Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-bird-xfly.md) - [Collaboration Concept Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-x-gopro-fpv-cncpt.md) - [Micro Fpv Drone Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavo-femto.md) - [Sustainable Bamboo-Crafted Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-drone.md) - [Flame-Resistant Firefighting Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefighting-drones.md) - [Extreme-Heat Firefighting Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firedrone-by-empa.md)