Building Prototype Drones – Racing Drones

No one remembers the runners up in any game. Drone racing is becoming a popular game in the world. The First Person View (FPV) of drone racing is the most popular. In FPV racing, only the pilot can see what the drone sees. The pilot wears head mounted displays, where he/she can see the things from the camera installed on the drone and controls the drone with the remote. In the competitions, there is a defined path given with a number of obstacles and zigzag routes. The pilots are meant to fly the drone through the path and complete the set course as quickly as possible. Feeling excited? Well, in this chapter, we will be building a racing drone. And, at the end of the chapter, we will know a few rules ...

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