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Scaling UAV Production with 3D Printed Drone Parts at Gamma Rotors

by | Jan 26, 2026

Summary

Markforged’s blog highlights how using industrial 3D-printed drone parts accelerates UAV development by enabling stronger, lighter, and more customizable components while keeping production and intellectual property in-house.

How in-house additive manufacturing supports strength, speed, and IP security

Unmanned aerial vehicles are evolving rapidly. As drones take on more demanding roles, ranging from surveillance to payload delivery, the requirements placed on their components continue to rise. Structural strength, weight reduction, rapid iteration, and reliability all play a role in determining whether a UAV platform succeeds in the field.


For manufacturers navigating these challenges, 3D printed drone parts are becoming an increasingly practical solution.


At Gamma Rotors, a drone manufacturer based in India, additive manufacturing has shifted from a prototyping aid to a core production capability. Today, the company uses 3D printed drone parts to accelerate development, reduce dependence on traditional machining, and maintain full control over sensitive design data.

Read this article in full here.

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