Question about DIY Mini Drone activity

GiftedteacherLeoti · Post by **GiftedteacherLeoti** » Tue Oct 14, 2025 11:16 am

The propellars are spinning and it looks like the drone wants to take off, but it doesn't. What should we adjust?

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bfinio · Post by **bfinio** » Thu Oct 16, 2025 6:49 am

Hi - have you gone through the FAQ link that the moderator added to your post? If you still have questions after trying the things listed there, let us know.

GiftedteacherLeoti · Post by **GiftedteacherLeoti** » Thu Oct 16, 2025 11:10 am

Does propeller size make a difference in whether drone lifts or not? Ours did not lift.

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MadelineB · Post by **MadelineB** » Thu Oct 16, 2025 2:34 pm

Hello,

I have merged your most recent post with the thread from your first post on this topic. Keeping your posts together in the same thread helps the experts follow your posts and help you!

Here's a link to the FAQ associated with the DIY Mini Drone Activity.

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... roject-FAQ

Please do not hesitate to ask more questions if this FAQ does not answer your questions!

Best of luck with this project!

Madeline

bfinio · Post by **bfinio** » Thu Oct 16, 2025 3:47 pm

Hi - did you buy the Science Buddies kit or did you source your own parts? We tested a variety of propellers when designing the kit and specifically chose ones that we knew would lift off when combined with the specific motors in our kit. If you purchased separate propellers and motors on your own, we cannot guarantee that it will work.