Drone racing championship this weekend includes events for public

(From left) Adam, BBCC Development Sdn Bhd chief operating officer Kevin Lew, Liew and Chua showing the types of drones that will be used in the race.

DRONES have gained popularity as a tool for work and leisure, but the latest advancements have given them a new purpose – first person view (FPV) drone racing.

A live video feed streamed onto a wireless goggle headset for the pilot gives one the feel of sitting in a cockpit of a fighter jet.