![]() However, the accompanying peripherals can quickly add up, once you factor in the camera, goggles, a decent radio, batteries, and a charter on top of your quad. Drones themselves aren’t that expensive, especially if you buy a ready-to-fly model or a pre-fabricated kit. A solid, league-compliant FPV drone setup will inevitably set you back between $1,000 and $2,000. That said, drone racing is probably not the best hobby for penny pinchers. The short answer is more than a PlayStation 4 or an Xbox One, but less than a motorcycle or car. Once you’ve figured out what types of races and whether you want to become a casual or serious racer, you can start thinking about your build. The final category is Rotorcross, during which drones race through an obstacle course and the first drone to the finish line wins. This race is less about maneuvering and more about how a pilot manages a drone at speed. The second is a drag race in which racers challenge each other on a straight track over a short distance. The first is a time trial: fastest drone wins. In terms of the types of races, there are currently three major classes, although the drone racing community invents new challenges all the time. A quick Google search should also turn up like-minded pilots in your area. There are literally dozens of leagues, including the Drone Racing League, MultiGP for FPV quadcopters only, and FPVRacing.TV. Much like any other semi-professional sport, drone racing has its own teams, leagues, classes, and rules. If you intend to compete seriously, you’ll want to do quite a bit of research prior to building your first drone. In fact, the sport kind of resembles Grand Prix Racing - if race cars could fly. The races occur on predetermined “tracks,” many of which are extremely complex, like the one at last year’s World Drone Prix in Dubai. This allows racers to fly as if they were tiny pilots sitting in the seat of their tiny, frighteningly fast drone. The acronym you’ll quickly come to learn in drone racing is “FPV,” which stands for “First Person View.” That’s because our racers have attached tiny cameras to their drones, which subsequently broadcasts what the drone “sees” to either a screen or, more commonly, to specialized goggles. Have any questions about drone regulations or the best FPV drone kit for you? Visit us in person or contact us online. Make sure you are familiar with where you can and cannot fly. While there is no specific certification required for recreational use of drones, with FPV drones, there are a number of drone flying rules to ensure the safety of people and airspace around you. If you’re new to FPV drone racing, you should read up on the Australian drone regulations. Don't forget to register for an account and visit often for awesome specials ! Being a Responsible FPV Aviator ![]() We're open 7 days a week and many public holidays. ![]() Whether you are taking to the air in Adelaide, soaring the skies in Sydney, or piercing the airspace in Perth, you know that you can buy the best FPV racing drone kits and parts from Metro Hobbies. We take most payment methods, including LatitudePay and ZipPay - and even offer LayBuy. ![]() You can see for yourself at any of our stores in Melbourne, or you can order from our online shop anywhere in Australia. The FPV racing drones we offer for sale must meet our quality standards because if they aren't good enough for us, they aren't good enough for you. Metro Hobbies is proud to offer an awesome range of FPV quads and microquads, along with all the equipment and accessories you will need - including: We also supply FPV gear, cable sets, other hardware packs, and more. Forgot your password? or Create A New Account orĪs FPV drone aficionados ourselves, we are committed to offering our customers the very best selection of FPV drones for sale - including FPV racing drone kits, racing drone frames, and FPV drone parts.
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