Info for beginners and experts
- What is it?
- Here is a good video on what a drone race is like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZBbuc0oYSQ
- Where is it?
- Drone races take place all over the Chicagoland area. There are also races in surrounding states as well. Go HERE for current racing schedule
- How do I get into it?
- Join the club and talk to us. We will walk you through it and have a discord server full of experienced people
- A good guide to it is here: https://oscarliang.com/fpv-drone-guide/
- If you are looking to do racing…..DON’T buy a digital DJI system. Racing is largely an analog game. Also the DJI FPV drone is nice, but not a racing rig.
- How much skill is needed to start racing? Answer….close to none.
- There are 3 levels of Drone racing: Rookie, Sportsman, Pro
- Rookie: These are people that are just starting. Maybe you can fly a quad, but have never gone through a gate. Maybe you have gone through a few gates, but have never raced. Any and all skill levels are welcome here. Our youngest racer is 7 years old. Feel free to come out and watch and ask questions.
- Sportsman: You can go through gates at a good clip and are ready for some friendly competition
- PRO: You have been racing for years and are ready to start competing at the regional or national level
- There are 3 levels of Drone racing: Rookie, Sportsman, Pro
- We are a friendly bunch and will help you get goin with racing. The important part is to come out and race.