Tiny Whoop Race?
Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:16 pm
Hello All,
So, I've been having this idea bouncing around in my head for the past little while and I thought I might as well just put it out there.
Because I've been trying to find different ways to enjoy the stuff that I have, I've been thinking whether or not it would be possible to organize some sort of tiny whoop event/race.
Although I thoroughly enjoy flying my Mobula 6 around in my basement by myself, I think it would be a lot of fun if we could get a few people together and have some sort of event where we can all fly together. Kind of like I enjoy flying fixed wing on my own but I much prefer flying with other people at Shannon park on the weekend.
I guess the first thing is to find out whether or not anyone else owns a tiny whoop or other small, ducted FPV drone. (65-85mm)
Even if there are enough people, I don't really know how to set up an event like this, but if you have been watching my YouTube channel for a while you might know that the one thing that I do have is... Gates! I have 4 regular gates (18''x18'' inner size), 3 "flags" (24'' high), 2 hanging gates (18''x18'' inner size) and one "box gate" (x4 gates in a box shape: 18''x18'' inner size). I can also make some more gates if required, there really are quite easy to make, and I still have lots of cardboard.
I do know a few different things about setting up an event, like video channel spacing (Raceband/Fatshark/Boscam) and setting up a course, but I really have no idea how to find a space to hold an event, making sure we're following COVID rules and things like that.
Anyway, I'm not sure if any one is interested or actually owns a tiny whoop, but I thought I would put the idea out there in case anyone is interested or has something to add. I also don't [plan on doing this right now, but right now I just want to see if there is any interest and then I may be able to start planning. (with some help of course)
So, I've been having this idea bouncing around in my head for the past little while and I thought I might as well just put it out there.
Because I've been trying to find different ways to enjoy the stuff that I have, I've been thinking whether or not it would be possible to organize some sort of tiny whoop event/race.
Although I thoroughly enjoy flying my Mobula 6 around in my basement by myself, I think it would be a lot of fun if we could get a few people together and have some sort of event where we can all fly together. Kind of like I enjoy flying fixed wing on my own but I much prefer flying with other people at Shannon park on the weekend.
I guess the first thing is to find out whether or not anyone else owns a tiny whoop or other small, ducted FPV drone. (65-85mm)
Even if there are enough people, I don't really know how to set up an event like this, but if you have been watching my YouTube channel for a while you might know that the one thing that I do have is... Gates! I have 4 regular gates (18''x18'' inner size), 3 "flags" (24'' high), 2 hanging gates (18''x18'' inner size) and one "box gate" (x4 gates in a box shape: 18''x18'' inner size). I can also make some more gates if required, there really are quite easy to make, and I still have lots of cardboard.
I do know a few different things about setting up an event, like video channel spacing (Raceband/Fatshark/Boscam) and setting up a course, but I really have no idea how to find a space to hold an event, making sure we're following COVID rules and things like that.
Anyway, I'm not sure if any one is interested or actually owns a tiny whoop, but I thought I would put the idea out there in case anyone is interested or has something to add. I also don't [plan on doing this right now, but right now I just want to see if there is any interest and then I may be able to start planning. (with some help of course)