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Title: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: anwar on June 10, 2015, 04:59:50 PM
http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/9/8745667/fpv-drone-racing-sport-of-the-future

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CheQOmNRVTc

Looks like a lot of fun... and a great help for struggling hobby shops.  8-)

Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: sanjayrai55 on June 10, 2015, 05:21:19 PM
Yes, and so much better than just using the quad to take shaadi pictures  :giggle: :giggle:
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: Nithinraj Kotian on June 10, 2015, 06:46:24 PM
Quote from: sanjayrai55 on June 10, 2015, 05:21:19 PM
Yes, and so much better than just using the quad to take shaadi pictures  :giggle: :giggle:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: anwar on August 13, 2015, 04:26:28 PM
http://www.wsj.com/articles/developer-stephen-rosss-rse-ventures-invests-in-drone-racing-1439327632
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: santanucus on August 13, 2015, 09:19:40 PM
These videos by Charpu started the FPV Craze

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MBW8zoZUR4


.... and then the first drone national championships in USA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGlBLBwvFRo


Hopefully my next project will be something like these mini quads....just love the speed !!!  (:|~

https://youtu.be/Vsl7NEv8Mw0
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: medicineman1987 on August 13, 2015, 11:08:43 PM
Amazing stuff!
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: Darshan for multirotors on August 14, 2015, 05:21:15 PM
truly awesome
there should be such competitions in India too..
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: santanucus on August 14, 2015, 06:24:23 PM
I hope there will be. After DGCA formulates the policy, I think more people will come into this hobby. Members with FPV racing quads can post their sleek videos (need good editing skills too). Such videos will give a boost to the sport. In the US drone nationals I saw people of Indian origin participating.

I think LHSs have a role here. They should team up together and conduct workshops in schools and colleges in different cities. Let the students experience FPV first hand and I'm sure lots of people would be interested.
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: santanucus on August 14, 2015, 06:37:58 PM
There's more. The World's first Drone Entertainment Show will be held in the Netherlands shortly. Its called AIR2015 (http://air2015.nl/). About 100 drones will participate in the show.

Amsterdam-based event company Fjuze recently launched a trailer for the event. It's a thumping preview, full of Tron-like lights and computer-generated drones doing aerial stunts to a soundtrack that could have come from any blockbuster science fiction thriller. See it for yourselves. The possibilities are unlimited :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwT-R1rs3Ss
Title: fpv racing is the new craze
Post by: Darshan for multirotors on August 30, 2015, 08:48:17 AM
Need this in india....
Title: Re: fpv racing is the new craze
Post by: Swapnil on August 30, 2015, 08:50:21 AM
We have so many multirotor users here. Can't we organize a racing event?
Title: Re: fpv racing is the new craze
Post by: Darshan for multirotors on August 30, 2015, 08:53:09 AM
I agree swapnil sir...
We will plan out something
We can gather a group of racers and organize an event ..
Let's see (I hope the new DGCA rules are a bit kind to us about this)
Title: Re: fpv racing is the new craze
Post by: arunsekhar1 on August 30, 2015, 09:30:08 AM
I so agree!!

I know this is my first post in this forum, but I kinda fell in love with Racing Drones after seeing this  (https://www.youtube.com/user/CharpuFPV/videos)guy fly it.

Anyways, do people have any FPV250 racing builds in this forum?
Title: Re: fpv racing is the new craze
Post by: Darshan for multirotors on August 30, 2015, 09:44:35 AM
First of all welcome to the forum
There are a lot of builds on the forum  regarding 250 quads
Happy building
Title: Re: fpv racing is the new craze
Post by: Darshan for multirotors on August 30, 2015, 09:46:41 AM
And there is no doubt charpu is one of best fpvers
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: Sagnik on October 10, 2015, 01:13:00 PM
I am in
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: nite on October 10, 2015, 10:53:01 PM
i am also in & if anyone interested in organizing an fpv racing event then contact me. 
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: rajsachdev on October 11, 2015, 09:28:15 AM
We provide solutions to event agencies, have pitched idea of 250 racing (sponsorship as we will need trackers and sensors etc and pay for venue to track who was first and good judges among other things) to few event agencies, some have shown interest, was depending on this forum to find out people for event if it comes thro'. But i too wonder if there are enough fpv racing pilots here in our country, can we take a poll of how many 250 quad fpv pilots do we have with their self assesment of flying skills in broad ranges for eg. novice- learner, medium skills and very good skills. I for one fall in learner range :-)

Am following this http://dronenationals.com/rules/ as a benchmark.
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: Darshan for multirotors on October 11, 2015, 12:16:55 PM
I think we need to solve the DGCA  problem first .....
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: rajsachdev on October 11, 2015, 12:34:56 PM
Yes Darshan that needs to be addressed, but DGCA will drag on, we are already in a sense outlaws because we build and fly in our backyard or some far off grounds (outside India parking lots seem to be a favourite) wether DGCA permits or not, some fly responsibly and some irresponsibly.  I wonder wether DGCA will bother if it's an indoor venue, thats what we were planning. Some venues are large enough to fly indoors, i personally have done test/ hobby flights inside big venues meant for events etc.
Would appreciate thoughts and views from seniors of the forum who are more familiar, i am just 1.5 year old into this hobby so may be i have some facts wrong.
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: RG on October 11, 2015, 01:25:06 PM
From where should I buy fpv combo at cheper rate
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: Sagnik on October 11, 2015, 01:32:40 PM
Try .....Aliexpress......
Title: Re: FPV quad racing is the new sport
Post by: Chris B - MultiGP on October 30, 2015, 04:39:48 PM
Hello,
I have been trying to find the FPV Racing community in India for some time now.
Is this the best place to find them?

I would like to make a contribution to your local FPV Racing community.

I offer the assistance of MultiGP to help organize your local group's racing with free software.
It makes race management more automated, allowing a much smoother, better organised race.

Below is a video from the YouTube series; Flite Test. (A great show if you do not already watch it).
It shows a bit about the way MultiGP can help your local group.
https://youtu.be/ywVjQhcMwlU

Assistance can be offered as well, as an ad-free beginners page, designed around providing structured lessons on all beginner aspects, with live feedback.
The following page is free for open use: https://www.facebook.com/groups/droneracing/