
Do you want to be a drone racer?
Drone racing is becoming a worldwide and Sky have now bought the broadcasting rights to the sport.
Nigel Tomlinson is the president of the European Rotor Sports Association - an organisation which promotes, and develops drone sports across Europe. He said: “It’s big all around the world – as soon as people do it, they are addicted to it.”
The Drone Racing League features pilots flying custom drones through complex three-dimensional racecourses. They wear headsets which send them a live stream from the camera aboard the drone, allowing them to see the course in real time.
At speeds of up to 120mph, it can be a little nauseating for some newcomers: “When you first do it, it can be a bit disorientating – it’s a matter of your brain getting used to it,” added Nigel.
This clip is originally from 5 live Breakfast on Thursday 15 September 2016.
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