Editor's Note: The following first appeared in DroneRacingLife, DroneLife's sister news site covering the latest in the groundbreaking world of UAV racing. Learn how AI is changing FPV drone racing as well as the latest results from international tournaments. When we think back to our 12-year-old selves, most of us were focused on impressing the opposite sex and ABC’s TGIF … [Read more...] about Twelve-year-old Wins World Drone Racing Title, Again
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Former House Aviation Chair Trashes “Drone Integration and Zoning Act”
The "Drone Integration and Zoning Act" proposed by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) would strip the FAA of authority to manage airspace below 200 feet - and make the airspacce immediately over people's homes private property. From the perspective of the commercial drone industry, it's potentially disastrous: leading directly to the "patchwork quilt" of state laws that former FAA … [Read more...] about Former House Aviation Chair Trashes “Drone Integration and Zoning Act”
Is DJI Working on an FPV Racing Drone?
Getting into FPV racing has traditionally come with more barriers than everyday aerial photography. Off the shelf models are available, but they don't come close to the DIY kits that require a bit more patience, know-how and effort to put together. Three documents filed with the FCC suggest that DJI is about to step into the FPV market in a move that could genuinely take FPV … [Read more...] about Is DJI Working on an FPV Racing Drone?
DRONELIFE Exclusive: An Interview with a Drone Racing Champion
Drone racing is one of the hottest sports on the horizon - and Paul Nurkkala is a champion. DRONELIFE gets an insider's look at drone racing and the international Drone Racing League (DRL) with this in-depth interview, as Nurk talks about training, travel, and a day in the life of a drone racing hero. DroneLife: Thanks for connecting with us. For those of us who may not be … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive: An Interview with a Drone Racing Champion
DRL Announces US Broadcast Deals with Twitter and NBC for 2019 Season
The Drone Racing League (DRL) has today announced two new US broadcasting deals. First, a streaming partnership with Twitter and second, a broadcast agreement with NBC and NBC Sports. Both platforms will air the 2019 DRL Allianz World Championship Season. The season premiers on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 2pm ET on NBC and Twitter. The move to live stream on Twitter should … [Read more...] about DRL Announces US Broadcast Deals with Twitter and NBC for 2019 Season
