Explainer
3D printing and DIY: Ukraine’s drone revolution
September 21, 2023
Drones are critically important in Ukraine’s fight against Russian invaders, but the country has limited access to military models. In garages, bedrooms and workshops across Ukraine a small army of amateur enthusiasts has emerged to build and adapt drones capable of taking the fight to the Russians. We explain how the war created this cottage industry, and what motivates the people behind it.