It’s not an uncommon thing to have happen. You see all the great videos of pilots tearing around courses, going around, under, and through gates and tunnels and flying at breakneck speed right behind their buddy through a complex course. You decide to take the plunge! You get yourself a racing drone, goggles, transmitter, battery setup, and you’re all ready to go racing… … [Read more...] about From First flight to Race – How to be a Drone Racing Pilot
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In depth with Tanky – The World’s Fastest Ready-to-Fly Racing Drone?
There's a new drone startup making waves in the world of crowdfunding, and this time, it looks like speed is the top priority. California-based Tanky Drone has launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring its FPV racer to the wider public, which comes ready to fly and has, in testing at least, hit speeds in excess of 100 mph. Aside from sheer speed, there are a few nice … [Read more...] about In depth with Tanky – The World’s Fastest Ready-to-Fly Racing Drone?
Give Me Liberty Cup FPV Drone Races
What does a Drone Film Festival and a Drone Race have in common? Enter Randy Scott Slavin, founder of the New York City Drone Film Festival and now Producer and Director of the Liberty Cup FPV Drone Race to be held this July in Jersey City, New Jersey. Last year’s film festival had upwards of 5,000 participants and Randy expects similar crowds at what is being plugged as the … [Read more...] about Give Me Liberty Cup FPV Drone Races
Drone Bits: Mtn Dew Goes Drone Racing; Skycatch launches Mapping App for DJI Drones
Mountain Dew is starting its drone engines. The soft drink that comes in a variety of funny colors is pumped on drone racing. The soda brand with a legacy of promoting and sponsoring action sports is partnering with DR1 Racing, a newly formed drone racing series. The DR1 Invitational, presented by Mountain Dew, will air this August in the U.S. in a one-hour broadcast … [Read more...] about Drone Bits: Mtn Dew Goes Drone Racing; Skycatch launches Mapping App for DJI Drones
FPV Drone Racing Lands in London
For those of you unfamiliar with the English capital, take it from me that there are few sights more iconic than London's Wembley stadium. For the first time ever this week, the 90,000-capacity venue has been hosting drone racing. It's normally home of the England soccer team, but with a few adjustments an incredible racetrack quickly materialized. Mobile network EE, … [Read more...] about FPV Drone Racing Lands in London
