A drone zips across a digital obstacle course, weaving in and out of a metal bridge structure before crossing the finish line. A crowd roars to life, hooting and hollering as the pilot clutches the heat win. Fans then check an app on their phones to see how their picks stacked up.
The Drone Racing League simulator tryouts, held earlier this month at the HyperX Esports Arena in Las Vegas, added extra engagement for spectators using an app called Hydra FPV that enabled fans to wager points on winner outcomes.
The DRL is a racing league comprised of first person view drones and real world obstacle courses.