A tech hobbyist has built a shoulder-mounted guided missile system using a 3D printer and $96 in parts, demonstrating how accessible technology is transforming weapon manufacturing. Alisher Khojayev's five-minute YouTube video showcases the Stinger-like creation, which includes a launcher, missile, and optional camera tracking system. Most components are 3D printed, with electronics consisting of cheap microprocessors and sensors.

When activated, the system creates a Wi-Fi network between the launcher and control computer, performing ballistic calculations using telemetry data. The launcher houses an ESP32 microprocessor with GPS, barometer, and compass, while the missile contains another ESP32 paired with an MPU6050 inertial measurement unit. Canards - movable wings - adjust orientation based on calculated angles.

Both the missile and camera-tracking prototype are freely available online with documentation links in the video description. While Khojayev's prototype lacks military-grade reliability, its $96 cost represents roughly 5,000 times less than conventional systems like the $480,000 Stinger MANPADS. This development highlights how 3D printing and readily available electronics are enabling sophisticated weapons production outside traditional military procurement channels.