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FPV Camera Programming

Expert tips for optimal performance Clear vision is key to winning races and your drone’s camera is responsible for everything you see in your goggles, so it makes sense to optimize it for a clear vision of the course. While most cameras come well tuned from the factory, you can adjust them for your racing […]

Drone Review: Blade/Horizon Hobby Inductrix FPV +

The micro racing craze has taken the first-person-view (FPV) world by storm. These amazing little machines, as exemplified by Blade’s Inductrix, turn your house into an FPV racecourse, and they’re so light that it’s practically impossible for them to damage anything. The only two issues with these addictive little quads are that they can venture […]

Super-Fast Drone Fixes

Get your bird back in the air in a flash FPV drone racing is unlike anything else I have ever tried, and it is extremely addictive. But to be competitive, you have to push it to the limits, and that means crashes—and more crashes. While these drones are pretty tough, there are times that repairs […]

Drone Fun: What’s Faster, a Drone or a Tesla?

Can a drone outrun a Tesla from a full stop? The Rotor Riot team is about to find out with a drag race. But not just any drag race… The pilots will be flying from INSIDE the Tesla as it launches from zero to 60 in less than 3 seconds.

RotorDrone Photo Contest

Photo by: Brent Wellander We are now accepting entries for the RotorDrone Photo Contest. Be sure to check out all the rules and how to enter by clicking on the logo:

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 […]