The Drone Racing League (DRL), an international professional drone racing organization, tested is claiming they have designed and built the world's fastest racing drone and have set the Guinness World Record title for the Fastest ground speed by a battery-powered remote-controlled quadcopter. The drone was hand-built by DRL's Director of Product, Ryan Gury, and his team of … [Read more...] about The DRL Sets World Record with Drone Whizzing at 179.6 mph
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Vusion House Racer FPV Drone Flight Testing
The Roswell Flight Test Crew flies the Rise Vusion House Racer from Hobbico. In keep with the aircraft's design, the flight testing is conducted entirely indoors, within the confines of the office lunch room. Developed specifically for new pilots to learn First-Person View (FPV) racing, the House Racer arrives in a Ready-To-Fly (RTF) package. In addition to the drone itself, … [Read more...] about Vusion House Racer FPV Drone Flight Testing
Drones to Race in Conjunction with NASCAR Event
The International Drone Racing Association (IDRA), which hosted the World Drone Prix in Dubai a year ago,has announced a new partnership with Dover (Del.) International Speedway. The IDRA will hold its USA event at the track famously known as “The Monster Mile” June 2-4, 2017, in conjunction with their NASCAR tripleheader race weekend. The event will be free and open to the … [Read more...] about Drones to Race in Conjunction with NASCAR Event
How Much Money Should You Spend on a Drone?
It's that age-old question that prospective pilots have been asking since way back in 2010. "How much money should I spend on a drone?" The answer, of course, will depend on what your aims and ambitions are. Getting behind the controls for the first time? Seasoned veteran looking to take the leap into commercial operations? We're going to try and link purpose to price, making … [Read more...] about How Much Money Should You Spend on a Drone?
DRL Announces Sponsorship Deal with Allianz
More big news from the world of drone racing: Drone Racing League (DRL) has announced a multi-year, global partnership with insurance brand Allianz. Allianz will be the title sponsor of DRL’s race circuit. In 2017, the Allianz World Championship series will include six races to test piloting skill and the limits of FPV flight. The races will begin airing on channels such as … [Read more...] about DRL Announces Sponsorship Deal with Allianz
