3D Robotics: Disrupting the Drone Market

by Toby Stuart and Chris Anderson


This case study focuses on 3D Robotics, a drone company with UAV platforms. The case study focuses on what 3DR should pursue at its critical inflection point within its history. The case study highlights what is unique about 3DR, particularly when compared to a more traditional non-open, non-Maker company.

Learning Objectives


To teach students about the Maker Movement and open source, in the context of 3D Robotics, a company that is grappling with market entry decisions.

Details

Pub Date: Feb 10, 2015

Discipline: Entrepreneurship

Subjects: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Corporate strategy, Crowdsourcing

Product #: B5826-PDF-ENG

Industry: Aerospace

Geography: United States, California

Length: 21 page(s)


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