ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Drone racing

Okay kiddo, let me tell you about drone racing! Imagine a little flying toy, kind of like your remote control car, but it flies in the sky like a bird! That's a drone. Some people like to race these drones, just like how you might race your toy cars with your friends.

Racing drones are special because they have cameras on them that let the pilot see what the drone sees. The pilots wear virtual reality goggles that show them the view from the drone's camera, so it feels like they're flying the drone themselves! It's like being in a video game, but in real life.

The pilots also use remote controls to fly their drones. They have to fly their drones through a course with lots of obstacles, like little hoops they have to fly through and flags they have to fly around. They have to be really quick and careful, because one mistake can make them crash and lose the race.

Drone races usually happen outside, where people can watch and cheer for their favorite pilots. It's kind of like watching a car race or a bike race, but in the sky. People really like drone racing because it's exciting to watch and it's really cool to see the drones fly so fast and maneuver through the obstacles.

So that's what drone racing is all about! It's like a video game come to life, where pilots race their flying drones through a challenging course.