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GATE KEEPER
The pylon gate that is included in the racecourse gate system is fairly large, so it’s easy to fly around using FPV.

Drone Reviews: RISE Vusion House Racer

First-person-view (FPV) racing is so addictive and fun that, now, having a quick way to take that excitement inside will be a must-have for every racer I know. The new Vusion House Racer is not just for the diehard drone racer; this bird opens up the fun and excitement of FPV racing for everyone. Highlights […]

Drone Reviews: Lumenier QAV-XS

The QAV-XS is a lightweight stretch X designed for high-speed racing action. The airframe is constructed of nicely finished carbon plates, which are joined together using aluminum standoffs. When you purchase the QAV-XS, you get the bare airframe. You will need to provide all the electronics for flight (flight controller, motors and speed controls, and […]

Who’s the best drone pilot in the world?

Las Vegas championship challenge will award $50,000 prize The world’s top 32 drone pilots will compete Saturday in Las Vegas for the world champion title in the International Drone Racing Assn.’s top challenge. Semi-professionals wearing virtual reality headgear compete for a $50,000 cash prize in the Challengers Cup Final on Friday and Saturday January 19 […]

Drone Reviews: Kyosho Drone Racer

Flying drones is fun, and racing drones is even more fun! Anyone flying a drone for the first time knows flying is a challenge in itself, let alone racing it. Kyosho is aiming to making the transition to racing easier with its new Drone Racer. Unique in its look and design, the Drone Racer uses […]

Drone Reviews: Thrust UAV Riot 250R Pro Quadcopter

When I first looked at the Riot 250R Pro in the box, I thought, “This thing looks slick, and I bet it is incredibly fast.” All of this quad’s integrated parts are protected inside polycarbonate skirts that surround the body. It is intended for the racing pilot with enough flying skill to take advantage of […]

Drone Reviews: Aimdroix XRay Drone Race Quad

Sometimes a new idea can change the way things evolve, and in the drone-racing world, the Aimdroix XRay may be the quad that accomplishes that. Its tilting rotors may set a new standard for what type of performance you can expect from a racing drone. If you’re an experienced drone pilot, you’ll definitely want to […]

Drone Reviews: RISE Vusion 250 Racer FPV-R Quadcopter

The RISE Vusion series of quads opens up the world of first-person-view (FPV) flying to the pilot who is looking to dabble in drone racing. The new Vusion 250 Racer FPV-R is great for the beginner and can easily grow with fliers as their skills improve. This fully assembled quad has injection-molded construction and is […]

Rotor Riot – YouTube’s FPV Lifestyle Show

In January 2016, an action-packed web show appeared on YouTube aimed specifically at the burgeoning first person- view (FPV) multirotor community. But unlike earlier attempts, this one eschewed technical language, avoided instructional videos, and circumnavigated hobbyist clichés, opting instead for something a lot more exciting. Taking cues from snowboarding and skating videos, it portrayed the […]

How to Solder Battery Connectors

John Reid offers up some tips for soldering on a new connector to your flight battery. This video will take you from the start to the finish on a critical skill: soldering.

What Programming Features are Helpful for Flying Drones?

To begin with, dual rates are helpful as they affect the speed at which your model changes roll, pitch, or yaw orientation for a given stick input. There are no hard and fast rules for dual rates as they are dependent on your own preferences. For drone racing, I like to have a lower rate […]