Racing FAQs

Info for beginners and experts

  • What is it?
  • 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
  • We are a friendly bunch and will help you get goin with racing. The important part is to come out and race.