FPV Drone World News – June 1, 2026
🌍 FPV Drone World News – June 1, 2026
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📸 TOP STORIES WITH PHOTOS
1. 🏆 Ningbo World Cup Concludes: Japan Takes Gold, China Shines on Home Soil
The 2026 FAI Drone Racing World Cup (Ningbo·Yinzhou Station) officially wrapped up on May 31 at the Ningbo Sports Development Center Stadium in Zhejiang Province, China
Final Results:
| Category | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Class | Yuki Hashimoto (Japan) | Wang Miao (China) | Minjae Kim (Korea) |
| Youth Class | Wang Miao (China) | Minjae Kim (Korea) | Kim TaeYang (Korea) |
| Women's Class | Wu Qiuyan (China) | Li Tianxing (China) | Wei Moran (China) |
2. ✈️ Race to RIAT: UK Schools Compete in National eDrone Championship
The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust has launched "Race to RIAT," a new eDrone racing competition designed to inspire the next generation of pilots and aviation engineers.
Competition Details:
1、 Open to UK students and RAF Air Cadets aged 14-16
2、Uses Velocidrone simulator software, allowing nationwide participation
3、Six tracks over a six-week qualifying period (April 20 – June 14)
4、Top 16 pilots will compete in the live grand final at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) this summer
Caption: Young competitors in the Race to RIAT eDrone championship using Velocidrone software. (Source: RAF Charitable Trust)
"We're proud to launch Race to RIAT, a new FPV simulator racing competition which brings STEM learning and aviation awareness directly into classrooms and Air Cadet units." — Hannah Langford, Head of Charity Development, RAFCT
This initiative focuses on developing cyber, digital, engineering, and problem-solving skills through the engaging medium of drone racing esports.
5. 🇷🇺 Russia's Odyssey System Extends FPV Range to 70 km
Russia's Aviatechnolab Design Bureau has developed the "Odyssey" airborne relay system, extending FPV drone range to approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles) beyond line-of-sight.
How It Works:
1、A relay drone hovers at altitudes up to 100 meters (328 feet)
2、Transmits control signals and video between ground pilot and strike drone
3、Bypasses radio horizon limitations caused by Earth's curvature
4、Can switch relay frequencies to resist jamming
Caption: The Odyssey airborne relay system - extending FPV drone range beyond line-of-sight using a hovering relay drone. (Source: The Defense Post)
The system has been tested and delivered to Russian airborne special forces (VDV) and funded through the Kremlin-backed Kulibin Club startup incubator for defense projects.
"A repeater drone bypasses these obstacles by transmitting the signal to the operator as if it were a communications tower. This extends flight time and also allows for low-level descents without losing video or control." — Aviatechnolab Design Bureau
8. Australian Drone Nationals Qualifying Series Underway
The Australian Drone Nationals Qualifying Series for 2026 is in full swing, running from March 1 to June 30. Pilots must qualify to secure one of the top 96 spots for the Nationals, scheduled for September 30 – October 4, 2026
New for 2026:
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Pro Spec category requires separate qualification
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Only top 48 pilots will earn Pro Spec spots
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Track designed by reigning champion Wilf
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7 gates, 9 flags, 1 hurdle (min 1m high), 1 dive gate
*Caption: The official AUFPV 2026 qualifying track design - featuring 7 gates, 9 flags, and a dive gate. (Source: Australian FPV Association)*
QUICK HITS SUMMARY
|
Event / News |
Key Takeaway |
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Ningbo World Cup |
Japan's Yuki Hashimoto wins Open Class; China takes Youth & Women's gold |
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Race to RIAT |
UK school eDrone competition launches – final at RIAT summer 2026 |
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Odyssey relay system |
Russian tech extends FPV range to 70 km beyond line-of-sight |
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AUFPV Qualifying |
Australian Nationals qualifying runs through June 30 |
🔮 WHAT TO WATCH
1、June 14, 2026: Race to RIAT qualifying closes
2、June 30, 2026: Australian Drone Nationals qualifying ends
3、July 2026: Qualifying offers sent for Australian Nationals
4、Summer 2026: Race to RIAT grand final at Royal International Air Tattoo
5、September 30 – October 4, 2026: Australian Drone Nationals
6、Ongoing: DJI's FCC Covered List appeal; Blackbird's certified record attempt
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