200 3D Printers for Producing Drones for Ukrainian Defenders
An old Chinese proverb says: “If you want to feed a person for a day, give them a fish. If you want to feed them for a lifetime, teach them how to fish.” With this fundraiser, we don’t just want to “give fish” — meaning drones. We want to help our friends on the front line “learn to fish” — meaning to produce drone components themselves.
Drones are absolutely crucial in Ukraine’s defense — they account for the majority of enemy losses, enable reconnaissance, fire control, and supply delivery to positions. Their design evolves almost daily based on battlefield experience. Ukrainian defenders therefore need the ability to modify and print new parts immediately, wherever they are fighting.
That is why we aim to raise 160,000 EUR to purchase 200 units of Original Prusa MK4S 3D printers — reliable machines from the renowned Czech company Prusa, provided to us with a 20% discount. As a bonus, the manufacturer also included filament (3D printing material) and spare parts.
We cover and handle all customs clearance and transportation to ensure the printers reach frontline units as quickly as possible.
Using these printers, soldiers will produce drone components — this entire “farm” can print up to 200 drones per day, which is approximately 6,000 drones per month, helping to protect lives, positions, and cities.
If we raise more than the target amount, the surplus will be used to cover transportation and related costs.
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The gift for Putin was initiated in 2022 as a project to support the defense of Ukraine. In 2023, we became an independent non-profit organization. Supporting Ukraine’s defense, we collaborated with the Embassy of Ukraine in Prague to send equipment worth over 1 billion CZK, and we will continue doing so until Ukraine is free and safe again.
How is this legal?
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Will you really buy the exact thing I'm funding?
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The time between the campaign's conclusion and delivery to Ukraine can vary from days to months. The defense industry is complicated, but we keep everyone informed about the entire process on Twitter and through media outlets.
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The Weapons to Ukraine Fund is an international initiative providing military equipment to Ukraine. simply select an active campaign and donate to help reach its goal. As soon as the target is met, we purchase the exact equipment described. You always know exactly what you are funding, and 100% of all donations go directly toward purchasing the listed gear.
