Murder Drones Costume
Transform into Serial Designation N with a sleek, glowing drone look.
Murder Drones is a hit indie animated sci-fi series beloved for its dark humor and unique robotic designs. This guide focuses on Serial Designation N, the lovable yet deadly disassembly drone, featuring his signature pilot hat, long black coat, and glowing yellow accents. It is a highly popular choice for conventions and Halloween alike.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a Murder Drones costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Murder Drones costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Black pilot hat
A black faux-leather or fabric pilot cap featuring a yellow skull and wing badge on the front.
DIY: Take a standard black captain hat and paint a yellow skull and wings on the front with acrylic paint.
Long black double-breasted coat
A knee-length black trench coat or double-breasted winter coat with a high collar.
Silver or white wig
A short, messy silver-white synthetic wig styled with swooping bangs.
Yellow glowing visor or glasses
Bright yellow LED glasses or a visor to mimic the digital glowing eyes of a drone.
DIY: Cut a strip of yellow translucent plastic and attach small yellow LED strip lights inside the rim.
Yellow LED headband
A headband with five small yellow LED lights to replicate the drone's sensory lights.
DIY: Attach five yellow LED bulb lights to a black plastic headband using electrical tape.
Black pants and boots
Simple matte black skinny jeans and chunky black combat boots.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Murder Drones costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black pants and chunky black combat boots as your base layer.
- 2
Style the silver-white wig, shaking it out to create a messy, voluminous look with bangs framing the face.
- 3
Place the yellow LED headband on your head, ensuring the five lights point forward across your hairline.
- 4
Put on the black pilot hat over the wig, positioning it so the yellow skull badge is centered and the LED headband sits just below the brim.
- 5
Put on the yellow LED glasses or visor to create the glowing digital eye effect.
- 6
Put on the long black double-breasted coat and button it up to complete the sleek robotic silhouette.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup minimal with a pale, matte white foundation to mimic a drone's metallic face. Style the silver-white wig with hairspray to keep the messy, anime-style spikes in place.
Murder Drones for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as Serial Designation N and Uzi Doorman, who wears a black beanie, purple wig, and a black hoodie.
- group
- Form a squad of Disassembly Drones with N, V, and J, all wearing matching black coats and yellow glowing visors.
- kids
- Use a black hoodie with a yellow skull printed on the chest, a silver wig, and yellow glow sticks for a simplified kid-friendly version.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting black duster cardigans or oversized trench coats provide a comfortable, flowing silhouette for this costume.
Tips
- Ensure your LED glasses have good visibility, especially if wearing the costume at night or in dark convention halls.
- Carry spare batteries for your LED headband and glasses so your drone lights don't go dark mid-event.
- Keep the coat unbuttoned slightly if you are wearing this to a warm indoor convention to prevent overheating.
Murder Drones costume FAQ
- How do you make the glowing yellow eyes for Murder Drones?
- The easiest way is to buy yellow LED visor glasses or futuristic cosplay glasses that glow bright yellow when turned on.
- What does Serial Designation N wear?
- N wears a long, double-breasted black coat, a black pilot hat with a yellow skull emblem, a silver-white wig, and glowing yellow eyes.
- Can I make a DIY Murder Drones tail?
- Yes, you can use a black pool noodle or thick wire wrapped in black fabric, with a yellow-painted plastic syringe or bottle attached to the end to look like the acid tail.
Did you know? Murder Drones is produced by Glitch Productions, the same Australian indie studio behind the viral hit 'The Amazing Digital Circus'.