Some racing drones are small while others are large Drones of the same size race against each other
CHAPTER 1 Fast Fun Buzz whir Four drones fly by They are racing around a winding track They zip through tight tunnels and over obstacles The drone pilots sit nearby They wear special goggles Each set of goggles connects to a camera on the front of a drone
Some drone races are held outdoors Drone races happen all around the world The cameras stream live video Racers get a first person view as their drones zoom along the track The racers use handheld controllers They steer their drones by moving the joysticks
These levers control the drones After three quick laps the red drone wins the race What Are Drones A drone is a type of robot People operate drones from a distance They use controllers to communicate with the drones People can also control drones with smartphones or tablets Drone Rules People who fly personal drones must follow rules The Federal Aviation Administration makes these rules Drones must fly at or below 400 feet 122 m Pilots must keep drones within sight They cannot fly drones over groups of people It is also illegal to fly drones near other aircraft or close to airports
