There was a time when FPV drone racing was little more than a YouTube phenomenon. At one point it was just a few French guys flying around a forest. From there it progressed to parking lots and abandoned warehouses, before a hardcore community began to spring up all over the world and get organized. It's a history more easily counted in months than in years, but in no time at … [Read more...] about Huge Step for DRL as Drone Racing Hits the Mainstream
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ESPN Deal Takes Drone Racing into the Mainstream
ESPN has announced a partnership with the International Drone Racing Association (IDRA), in a move that will see several upcoming events streamed on ESPN3, with edited highlights to be featured on one of ESPN's TV channels. The multi-year deal is set to start with IDRA’s US National Drone Racing Championships, which is being held in New York City this August. The three-day … [Read more...] about ESPN Deal Takes Drone Racing into the Mainstream
Go Drone Racer: the California Cup Championship
The International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) held the California Cup Championship in Los Angeles this weekend. Hundreds of spectators turned out to watch as racers, wearing First Person View (FPV) goggles, raced small lightweight drones at high speeds in an underground parking garage. Using joysticks to navigate, the racers maneuvered their drones around column and … [Read more...] about Go Drone Racer: the California Cup Championship
