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Flybrix LEGO Drone Kit

Flybrix (USA) · 2016

$149 – $229
Out of stockVia SSH / web / bridgeLEGO-compatibleOpen firmwareArduino-basedRebuildable
Weeks+Shipping: Out of stock.
Remote control: Flash and tune the open firmware over USB from a laptop. There is no high-level Python flight API.

Overview

A kit meant to be crashed and rebuilt. Motors and an open flight controller mount on standard LEGO bricks, so crashes mean snapping pieces back on. Aimed at STEM classes and tinkerers who want to see inside a flight controller rather than script missions.

At a glance
Type
Drone · Indoor drones
Maker
Flybrix (USA)
Released
2016
Price
$149 – $229
Status
Out of stock
Best for
Ages 12+
Programming
Open source (hardware + software)

Price and shipping

Quadcopter $149, Octocopter $189, Deluxe $229 on the Flybrix store. All kits shown sold out

Shipping: Out of stock. All kits are listed as sold out on the Flybrix store. Spare parts are still sold. Flybrix ↗

Specifications

CategoryDrones · Indoor drones
Released2016
CountryUSA
AvailabilityOut of stock
Sales8,000+ kits sold online in 2016 MIT News ↗
ProgrammabilityOpen source (hardware + software)
Built-in autonomyNone / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM supportPossible via SDK · Open firmware only, no high-level flight API and no LLM (weak sdk fit).
MuJoCo simulationNone found · Nothing found.
NVIDIA Isaac simulationNone found · Nothing found.
Gazebo simulationNone found · Nothing found.
Best forAges 12+ (estimated)
Vision sensorsNo vision sensors
ActuatorsDC / gear motors
AudioNo audio
Compute typeArduino / ESP32 / microcontroller
Remote controlVia SSH / web / bridge
SizeVaries by build (quad, hex, octo), ~150–250 g (est.)
DriveBuildable multicopter from LEGO bricks
ComputeOpen-source Teensy/Arduino-compatible flight board
VisionNone
LidarNone
SensorsIMU, barometer
Runtime~5–8 min (est.)
SpeedNot published
SDKOpen-source firmware (C++) and Chrome/mobile configurator

Common questions

How much does Flybrix LEGO Drone Kit cost?

Flybrix LEGO Drone Kit is listed at $149 – $229. Quadcopter $149, Octocopter $189, Deluxe $229 on the Flybrix store. All kits shown sold out.

Can Flybrix LEGO Drone Kit be bought today?

It is out of stock right now. All kits are listed as sold out on the Flybrix store. Spare parts are still sold.

Who makes Flybrix LEGO Drone Kit?

Flybrix LEGO Drone Kit is made by Flybrix (USA). It came out in 2016.

Can Flybrix LEGO Drone Kit be programmed?

Open source (hardware + software). Open-source firmware (C++) and Chrome/mobile configurator.

Does Flybrix LEGO Drone Kit have AI chat or LLM support?

Possible via SDK. Open firmware only, no high-level flight API and no LLM (weak sdk fit).

What age is Flybrix LEGO Drone Kit for?

Ages 12+ (estimated).

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Sources

Firmware (GitHub) ↗

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