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Inaugural FPV Defense Drone Tournament in Istanbul to Feature Military Pilots

Military pilots from various countries will compete in the world's inaugural FPV defense drone tournament in Istanbul, with tournament dates forthcoming ahead of SAHA 2026.

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Ready First Tops Drone Racing at 1st Armored Division Torch Week

Ready First led the 1st Armored Division drone races at Fort Bliss on March 3, 2026, with an official update listing Ready First at 57 points while an Instagram post showed Ready First at 54 and Bulldog at 32.

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Drones In School releases March VelociDrone bonus track, opens national championship pathway

Drones In School released a VelociDrone bonus track on March 7, 2026 and announced a short, high-stakes time window that directly affects qualification to the 2026 national scholastic championship.

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University of Zurich Debuts Event-Aided NeRF for Fast-Flying Drone Reconstruction

Pilots facing motion blur at high speed get a new tool: UZH's event-aided NeRF reconstructs sharp scenes from drones flying up to 2 m/s and claims over 50% better real-data performance.

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MultiGP Community Votes March 4-13 on Six VelociDrone Global Qualifier Tracks

MultiGP opened community voting March 4 for six VelociDrone finalist tracks; voting runs March 4-13, results and the official layout drop March 23, and the 2026 GQ season starts March 27.

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USMC Video Shows Neros Archer FPV, Tied to 6,000-Drone Ukraine Deal

A USMC LinkedIn clip shows Marines launching an FPV with the Archer’s distinctive antenna, a platform tied to a March 2025 IDCC contract to deliver 6,000 airframes to Ukraine within six months.

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TU Delft SkyDreamer AI Drone Wins A2RL, Defeats Elite Human FPV Pilots

SkyDreamer, an autonomous MAVLab drone, beat three former DCL champions at the A2RL in Abu Dhabi, hitting speeds approaching 100 km/h while flying on one forward camera and an IMU.

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Community-Vetted 2026 Guide to Open-Class Competitive 5-Inch FPV Quads

Community-vetted playbook for competitive open-class 5" FPV quads: what pilots buy, what race directors expect, and the gear and spares that actually win races in 2026.

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MultiGP International Open 2026 June 10-14: formats, Global Qualifier track contest

Pilots will contest an expanded, festival-style IO slate at AMA Headquarters June 10-14, with Regional Qualifiers March 1-July 15 feeding Regional Finals Aug 1-Sep 1.

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What to Know About Racing Drone Classes, RTF vs ARF and FPV

Start by deciding AP or FPV: FPV is faster and pilot-built, AP rigs buy stability and long flight time, know which video system, frame class, and spare parts profile matches your budget.

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MIDRT Australia 2026 Military FPV Championship Scheduled at Randwick Barracks

From the cockpit HUD to the pit tables, military FPV teams and defence-tech sponsors converge at Randwick Barracks for MIDRT Australia 2026, 11–14 March, ADF to defend its title per DroneShield.

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Temerland unveils Gnom-ND UGV to deploy and launch FPV kamikaze drones

Temerland’s Gnom‑ND wheeled‑tracked UGV carries and remotely launches FPV kamikaze drones, with deployment reportedly taking up to 30 minutes and FPVs operating up to 45 minutes.

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Fat Shark Owner Unusual Machines Schedules March 9 Call for 2025 Results

Unusual Machines, owner of Fat Shark and Rotor Riot, will report fourth quarter and full‑year 2025 results and host an investor call March 9 at 8:30 a.m. ET.

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MultiGP-Sanctioned WeBleed NorthEast Whoop Championship March 4, 2026 in Fayetteville with LiveFPV

MultiGP listed the WeBleed NorthEast Whoop Championship for March 4, 2026 in Fayetteville, NY; the whoop-focused meet was promoted with LiveFPV scoring and streaming and an Instagram address of 7300 E Genesee St.

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Fortem Wins Multimillion-Dollar Contract to Protect U.S. 2026 World Cup Venues

Fortem wins a multimillion-dollar DHS order to protect U.S. 2026 World Cup venues with net-equipped DroneHunter interceptors, adding a visible layer of airspace defense for fans.

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DroneShield Shares Jump After FY2025 Results, Fueling Military FPV Investment

DroneShield’s FY2025 results show A$216.5m revenue (+276%) and A$210m cash, sparking a share surge and backing A$104m in secured FY2026 orders that could funnel military FPV tech into racing pits.

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Forces News Brief Highlights Three UAS Systems Driving Global Drone Race

Forces News flags three UAS breakthroughs, Flywing’s X‑Wing Fighter, HoverAir Aqua and low‑cost loitering/swarm kits, that are reshaping tactics, regulation and markets worldwide.

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Rostov-on-Don to Get State-Backed Drone Complex for Competition and Education

Governor Yuri Slyusar announced March 3 plans for a state-backed drone complex in Rostov-on-Don to host competitions, UAV operator training, and school drone programs.

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RayNeo Air 4 Pro Offers Live HUD for Mini 5, Avata 2

Mini 5 Pro pilots can run a $249 RayNeo Air 4 Pro as a heads-up display by plugging the glasses into the RC2 USB-C, with a mirrored-phone workaround for Avata 2/O4 users.

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FPV Drone Races Headline PIHABF; Minseo Lee, Siyang Peng, Chun‑Yan Kwan Shine

FAI‑sanctioned FPV drone racing headlined the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta at New Clark City, Feb 13–15, with Minseo Lee, Siyang Peng and Chun‑Yan Stephen Kwan singled out as podium standouts.

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ASPIRE-led A2RL Drone Championship Showcases Autonomous Racing Talent in Abu Dhabi

Minchan Kim edged out TII Racing 5-4 in a best-of-nine human vs AI final after the autonomous drone clipped a gate on the deciding run in Abu Dhabi.

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Experts Align on FPV Starter Kit: 5-inch Quads, Goggles, Simulators, Backpacks

Experts advise new FPV pilots to buy a radio, train in a simulator and outfit a 5-inch quad with entry-level goggles, batteries, and an FPV-specific backpack.

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AI Racing Drone Upsets Expectations, Beats Top FPV Pilots at A2RL

TII Racing’s autonomous drone posted a 12.032s lap at A2RL; MinChan Kim narrowly won the human-vs-AI final while MavLab claimed a separate AI one-on-one victory.

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FAA Bans Drones Within 3,000ft of Moving Federal Assets, Sparking Outcry

The FAA issued NOTAM FDC 6/4375 banning drones within 3,000 ft laterally and 1,000 ft vertically of moving federal assets, a rule that complicates racing courses and event logistics for FPV pilots.

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DHS commits $115 million to counter-drone defenses for 2026 events

DHS approved $115 million for counter-drone systems ahead of the 2026 World Cup and US 250th Anniversary. Hobby flights and event NOTAMs may face stricter controls.

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FCC Bans New Foreign Made Drones, U.S. Market Faces Shake Up

The Federal Communications Commission announced it would ban new foreign made drones from the U.S. market, a decision that removes popular Chinese brands such as DJI and Autel from future sales unless exempted. The ruling follows a national security review and will reshape supply chains for racing pilots, repair shops, event organizers, and commercial users.

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How to start FPV drone racing: practical gear, safety, and training

Practical primer for new FPV racers covering gear, safety, practice, and race rules.

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LiPo safety essentials every FPV and drone racer must follow

Practical LiPo battery handling and charging guidelines for FPV pilots that reduce fire risk, extend pack life, and keep race day running smoothly.

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MultiGP and VelociDrone Fuel Dense Grassroots Racing Feb 24 to Mar 1

MultiGP calendar shows simulator popup races, Tiny Whoop and Tiny Trainer rounds plus whoop series nights across Feb 24 to Mar 1, driving a surge of grassroots activity.

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FPV in 2026: Regulatory and Equipment Changes Every Racer Needs

MGM's Las Vegas shoot shows the new 2026 reality: TRUST for recreation, Part 107 for every commercial operator, visual observers, permits with McCarran control, and Avata 2 or Nazgul Evoque F5 V2 delivering 4K in 48 hours.

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