FPV Drone Racing

FPV Drone Racing
Drone Racing started in Australia in 2013 by a number of amateur pilots getting together for semi-organized races in Brisbane and Melbourne. The goal was to complete a set course as quickly as possible. Racing drones are designed to focus all of their energy into moving forward, as opposed to a photography / video drone which is focused more on hovering. Because of their light weight and electric motors racing drones can accelerate and maneuver with great speed and agility. Any drone could be used to race, however competitive FPV racing leagues require drones to meet certain standards.

FPV Drone Racing (FPV stands for first – person view) is a sport where participants control drones (usually quadcopters) equipped with cameras while wearing head-mounted displays showing the live stream camera feed from the flying quadcopter. This means that pilots only see what the drone sees, since the live streaming camera is mounted on the nose of the drone. The image is transmitted via radio waves to special goggles worn by the pilot. The remote control, drone, and goggles are all connected via radio and must transmit with sufficient speed and reliability to allow effective control.

How hard is it to race a drone?
Most camera drones use onboard sensors to continually stabilize flight and keep the craft balanced. These components by definition prevent the drone from rolling or flipping too aggressively. Racing drones require aggressive maneuverability, so they function in an unassisted mode known as rate mode. This makes them incredibly fast and agile – but also more difficult to control. While it can take months of practice to master, rate mode allows skilled pilots complete freedom to perform aerobatic moves and tricks.
People have started seeing the potential of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology and the remarkable rise of UAVs & drones the last years. Bearing in mind that racing using FPV (First Person View) goggles is an underground movement so far, but is ready to become the next big thing in the world of sports.
Recently BMW held the Drone Racing League (DRL) 2018 Semi-finals race at their automobile museum, the BMW Welt in Munich Germany and sold out the event with 3,000 fans.
WUAVF Hellas will be among the ones that will encourage steps towards this direction in sync with international practices and the contribution of FPV Racing experts like D1 Sky Arena in China and many others. Fans and enthusiasts from Greece are welcome to contact us anytime for more information at info@worlduav.eu.
Stay tuned for upcoming events and announcements.