Hey folks - curious if there is any interest in a friendly competitive drone racing event. Imagine showing up and racing either a stock FPV quadcopter setup or an entirely custom one against a group of like minded racers?
As an event host, we'd provide feeds to racers vehicles, prizes, course design and setup, logistics and all the other things necessary for a smooth running event. Of course we'd provide alcohol and awards like "Best Crash"
One of the challenges is that the cost of the quadcopter/drone might be prohibitive for casually interested people, but open to ideas. Maybe we could organize a group buy and save some money for participants.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsxyV-kgfio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H19z1X3V4UQ
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!