Drone racing taking off in new directions


You will need both speed and skill to weave your drone through a set course. — Photos: Drone MotorGP

Though the popularity of drone racing is on a downward slide, pilots are finding new ways to keep the sport going.

Drone Racing Association Malaysia ­chairman Adam Lokman says the hype ­surrounding drone racing might have died down, but membership continues to grow. In fact, new chapters have opened in Johor and Sarawak, which continue to organise races and activities.

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