Canvas iDrone 2020 Crowdfunding Campaign

Q: How much money can I make?

There is no cap on what a campaign can raise. We charge a small platform fee only on successfully funded projects, so you keep the vast majority of every pledge your backers contribute.

Q: Can I offer my items for free on a promotional basis?

Yes. Many creators add a limited number of free or discounted early-bird rewards. Set the quantity and end date in your reward settings and the platform handles the rest automatically.

The Canvas iDrone 2020 packs a stabilized 4K camera, intelligent obstacle avoidance and a 35-minute flight time into a frame that folds to the size of a paperback. Built for creators who travel light, it captures cinematic footage straight out of the bag.

Every iDrone ships with optical-flow positioning and a dedicated GPS module. Read the full flight-mode breakdown. Backers receive early access to firmware updates and a set of spare propellers. Our goal is to put pro-grade aerial filmmaking in the hands of independent storytellers everywhere, without the steep price tag. Pledge today and join the launch crew.

We started this campaign because the drones we loved were either toys or out of reach. The iDrone closes that gap with a serious sensor, smart flight modes and a price built for everyday creators. Your support funds the first production run and the tooling that makes it possible. Thank you for believing in the idea.

The carbon-fiber arms keep the airframe under 250 grams while staying rigid in gusty conditions. A quick-release battery means you spend more time flying and less time waiting on the ground.

iDrone in flight capturing aerial footage — explanatory caption

Close-up of the iDrone stabilized camera gimbal — explanatory caption

Three-axis gimbal stabilization keeps every shot smooth, even during fast tracking moves. Pair the iDrone with our free companion app for one-tap cinematic presets. Explore the sample footage gallery shot by our beta pilots across four continents. This is aerial video made effortless.

Highlights

Optical Flow
GPS
Avoidance
Indoor Positioning System
Dev Board
Duct

Charging is handled by a single USB-C port, and the included hub tops up three batteries at once. Whether you are scouting a wedding venue or chasing a sunset over the coast, the iDrone keeps pace with your creativity from dawn to dusk.

We have spent two years refining the flight controller for buttery-smooth handling in the air. Backer feedback shaped the redesigned remote, the longer-lasting cells and the rugged travel case that ships with every unit. This is the drone our community asked us to build, and we cannot wait to put it in your hands.

Updates

Raised 70%

Jul 05th, 2020

Incredible news, backers: we have crossed 70% of our funding goal! Tooling for the carbon-fiber arms is now booked and the first injection-molded shells arrive next week. Thank you for sharing the campaign and helping us reach this milestone so quickly.

Raised 50%

Jun 24th, 2020

Halfway there! With 50% funded we have locked in our battery supplier and confirmed the 35-minute flight rating in independent testing. Stretch goals for a second camera profile are now on the table if momentum keeps building. Keep the support coming.

Raised 30%

May 11th, 2020

We just passed 30% funding in the first ten days. The response has been humbling. This week the engineering team finalized the obstacle-avoidance sensor placement and started bench testing the GPS lock times. Detailed photos are in the gallery below.

Product Launched

Apr 17th, 2020

The Canvas iDrone 2020 campaign is officially live. After two years of prototyping we are ready to share the foldable, camera-first drone we have been dreaming about. Browse the description, watch the flight reel and pledge to reserve one of the first units.

FAQs

How do I become an author?

Becoming a campaign creator is simple. Sign up for a free account, complete a short identity verification and submit your project for review. Our team checks each idea for feasibility and helps you set a realistic funding goal, a reward structure and a delivery timeline before your page goes live to backers around the world.

Helpful Resources for Authors

Every creator gets access to our resource hub: a step-by-step launch checklist, photography and video guidelines, sample reward tiers and proven email templates for keeping backers updated. You can also book a free call with a campaign mentor who has run a successfully funded project of their own from start to finish.

How much money can I make?

There is no cap on what a campaign can raise. Funding depends on your goal, the strength of your idea and how actively you share it with your audience. We charge a small platform fee only on successfully funded projects, so you keep the vast majority of every pledge your backers contribute toward bringing the product to life.

Can I offer my items for free on a promotional basis?

Yes. Many creators add a limited number of free or heavily discounted early-bird rewards to build momentum in the first 48 hours. You can also offer promotional add-ons, referral perks and bundle deals. Just set the quantity and end date in your reward settings and the platform handles the rest automatically for you.

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Once your campaign succeeds, your product can graduate to our ongoing marketplace where backers and new customers continue to discover it. We help you set up fulfillment, manage inventory and collect reviews. Think of crowdfunding as the launch pad and the marketplace as the home where your brand keeps growing over time.

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Reviews

Gordon Norman

September 31, 2020

The iDrone exceeded every expectation. Setup took minutes, the footage is razor sharp, and the obstacle avoidance saved me from a tree on my very first flight. Easily the best gear I have backed.

Brain Hogg

September 11, 2020

I research drones for a living and this one punches well above its price. The gimbal is rock steady, the app is intuitive, and firmware updates keep adding features. A standout campaign and a product that actually ships as promised.

Nigh Russel

June 12, 2020

Compact, reliable and genuinely fun to fly. The 35-minute battery is no exaggeration and the travel case makes it effortless to carry on shoots. Worth every dollar of my pledge and then some.

Andrew

March 3, 2020

Bought one for my real-estate listings and the difference is night and day. Crisp aerial shots in under five minutes, no crashes, no fuss. Highly recommended to anyone on the fence about pledging.

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