Ask HN: Would you be interested in a FPV drone/quadcopter racing event? • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: Would you be interested in a FPV drone/quadcopter racing event?

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Post by herbig » Fri, Feb 13, 2015, 4:20 PM UTC

sebg wrote: post #3

sebg wrote: post #2

Quick tip, directed at you, past me, future me, and all others reading this. Don't ask for permission. Say you are doing something and then get to it. So ... my suggestion would be to change the title / post from what it is to the following: "Tell HN: Let's do an FPV dron/quadcopter racing event" I'm looking for some help getting it together (sponsors/workers). Here's my email, let's make this dream a reality!

Useful links: http://mashable.com/2015/02/12/drone-racing/ http://www.techtimes.com/articles/32546/20150212/first-perso...

I'm almost certain the OP has Googled drone racing and viewed the top two links as well.

Re: Ask HN: Would you be interested in a FPV drone/quadcopter racing event?

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Post by mrfusion » Fri, Feb 13, 2015, 4:22 PM UTC

Where do you get/make a FPV drone? I didn't realize they existed!

Re: Ask HN: Would you be interested in a FPV drone/quadcopter racing event?

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Post by Jolijn » Fri, Feb 13, 2015, 4:29 PM UTC

It would be very helpful if you could narrow it down geographically a bit.

Re: Ask HN: Would you be interested in a FPV drone/quadcopter racing event?

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Post by kylered » Fri, Feb 13, 2015, 4:51 PM UTC

Thanks for the information!

I've started a successful event series in the fitness space, so I know a little about event promotion and operations. I was more interested in the communities that would like to get involved in this.

Our current event company runs events in 30 major markets in the US, so it can be based anywhere. I'd probably do the first one in the mid-Atlantic, but would quickly organize a others in the Bay Area/Austin/Charlotte markets if things went well.

So, first event, in DC/Richmond area?

If you want to get involved, email me. It's kyle.redinger@gmail.com.

I think the meetups and small events are great, but they are really geared towards people who are super enthusiasts, not those people who want a more casual, approachable racing event. Just some thoughts.

Thanks for all the great feedback! Keep it coming!

What are current drone racing events missing?

Re: Ask HN: Would you be interested in a FPV drone/quadcopter racing event?

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Post by simonvc » Fri, Feb 13, 2015, 5:51 PM UTC

There's a meetup tonight at London Hackspace and the organizers of FPVLeague.co.uk are going to be there.. Free to come along.

Re: Ask HN: Would you be interested in a FPV drone/quadcopter racing event?

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Post by currentedit » Fri, Feb 13, 2015, 6:21 PM UTC

Here's how a few guys are doing it in the Bronx.

"Drone Racing, 'Star Wars'-Style, in the Snowy Bronx" http://motherboard.vice.com/read/drone-racing-star-wars-styl...

Looks pretty awesome.

Re: Ask HN: Would you be interested in a FPV drone/quadcopter racing event?

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Post by samteeeee » Fri, Feb 13, 2015, 7:05 PM UTC

kylered wrote: post #14

Thanks for the information! I've started a successful event series in the fitness space, so I know a little about event promotion and operations. I was more interested in the communities that would like to get involved in this. Our current event company runs events in 30 major markets in the US, so it can be based anywhere. I'd probably do the first one in the mid-Atlantic, but would quickly organize a others in the…

http://www.godronex.com/

Re: Ask HN: Would you be interested in a FPV drone/quadcopter racing event?

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Post by Urgo » Fri, Feb 13, 2015, 8:52 PM UTC

I think this is a great idea! Watching the first video linked I'm reminded of star wars pod racing. I dunno I'm qualified to race (just have a phantom 2, and very little fpv experience) but I'd sure love to watch 'the pros' at work here!