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Pluto Drone 1.2 - An Easy DIY Nano Drone Kit

Best DIY Drone Kit

• Build the drone yourself
• Learning while having fun!
• DIY -> self trouble shootable

Multiple Flight Modes

• Start with extremely simple “Alt Hold + Motion Control” mode
• As you become more proficient, move up in difficulty levels to the “Throttle mode + joystick” !

Easily Programmable

• Easy to programme through Cygnus IDE
• API structure means thousands of lines of coding reduced to just a few tens of lines
• All codes are open sourced for tinkerers’ benefit

Robust

• Sustains multiple crashes
• No worries about making mistakes anymore! (How else will you learn)

Pluto Drone 1.2 is one of the best DIY Nano Drones, perfect for beginners. Pluto Drone can be easily build and programmed and you can even control using your smartphone via an app which connects tothe drone's portable WiFi hotspot which is on board the drone's Flight Controller. Its firmware is open source which means you get freedom to experiment with its code and achieve new and exciting results. The assembled Pluto Drone weighs just 60 grams and can fly upto a height of 60 meters. The Pluto Drone Kit consists of  four advanced high speed motors, an accelerometer, barometer, magnetometer and a gyroscope. Pluto Drone is one of the best drone aviation kit that has been developed, designed and Made in India

Inside the package:

Pluto Drone Wireless Controller Remote – 2.4GHz Bluetooth Joystick for Pluto DroneFly your Pluto 1.2 or Pluto X without a Smartphone
Compatible with previously procured Pluto drones as well.

Mantis Claw Acrylic Manipulator / Gripper DIY Kit for Quadcopter Drone and Rescue Drone

The Mantis Claw Acrylic Manipulator DIY Kit is a lightweight and innovative mechanical gripper designed for quadcopters, robotics projects, and aerial grabbing applications. Constructed from precision laser-cut 3 mm acrylic plates, this manipulator provides strength, durability, and minimal weight—making it ideal for drone-mounted payload operations.

This upgraded version features an automatic mechanical grasping mechanism that does not require continuous electrical power. As the drone descends toward an object and the claw starts touching the ground, the claw opens automatically, and when the drone lifts upward, the claw closes—securely gripping the object. This design allows hands-free pickup during flight, making it perfect for experimental drone projects, robotics learning, and DIY engineering builds.

The kit includes nuts and bolts, ensuring a lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and vibration-resistant assembly while maintaining structural rigidity. Whether you're a robotics enthusiast, student, educator, or drone hobbyist, this kit provides a fun and practical way to explore mechanical gripping systems and aerial manipulation concepts.

Key Features:

• Automatic Mechanical Grasping – Opens while descending and closes when lifted; no servo or electronic control required.

• Drone-Friendly Lightweight Design – Acrylic structure minimizes payload weight for quadcopters.

• Laser-Cut Acrylic Plates – Precision 3 mm acrylic parts ensure smooth operation and neat assembly.

• Full Nylon Fasteners – Corrosion-resistant nylon nuts and bolts reduce vibration and overall weight.

• Wide Gripping Capacity – Maximum opening diameter of up to 30 cm for grabbing different objects.

• DIY Assembly Kit – Ideal for robotics learning, drone experiments, and STEM projects.

• Durable Mechanical Design – Strong structure suitable for repeated aerial pickup tasks.

Technical Specifications: Applications

• Drone Object Pickup Projects

• Aerial Robotics Experiments

• STEM & Educational Robotics Learning

• DIY Robotic Arm Manipulators

• Research Prototypes & Automation Concepts

• Engineering & Maker Projects

Precautions

• Ensure the drone payload capacity supports the gripper and object weight.

• Avoid lifting excessively heavy or sharp objects.

• Handle acrylic components carefully to prevent cracks during assembly.

• Tighten fasteners properly but avoid overtightening.

• Use in controlled testing environments before real-world drone operations.