UK Drone Show features world’s first Digital Drone Racing Cup Challenge

A highlight of the upcoming UK Drone Show, to be held at the NEC, Birmingham on 3-4 December, will be the ProSight HD Digital Cup Challenge, an exhibition race featuring some of the top names in drone racing, including 16-year old Luke Bannister who took the $250,000 first prize at last year’s World Drone Prix event in Dubai.

Twelve pilots in all will compete using drones equipped with Amimon’s ProSight HD system, which is specifically aimed at the fast-growing first-person view drone racing market. The system is claimed to bring unmatched clarity and precision to the pilots and provide a captivating experience for spectators.

Both the Connex and Connex Mini digital wireless transmission systems for professional drones used in broadcasting, photography, surveying and other applications will be on display. In addition, the latest version of the ProSight HD system for FPV racing, which includes new features for night time and indoor racing, will be shown as well.

“We are very excited to be hosting the UK’s very first major digital drone race,” said Oliver O’Brien, director of the UK Drone Show. “The digital era has definitely arrived in the drone market, whether it’s for professional use or in the exciting emerging sport of drone racing.”