The June 22nd and 23rd 2024, the sports center of via Carducci to Sumirago will host for the first time in Italy the “World Cup Italy 2024 Drone Racing FPV“. This world stage, organized in collaboration between the Municipality of Sumirago, Proloco Sumirago, Aeroclub Secchia and SpeedyPizza Drones, will see the participation of 65 pilots from 18 countriesready to challenge for the podium.
What is Drone Racing FPV?
Drone Racing FPV (First Person View) is an innovative sports discipline that combines competition and advanced technology. Pilots, using FPV goggles, guide their drones to speeds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour through complex routes, offering a high-adrenaline show.
Race programme
Timed qualifying will begin on Saturday morning to determine the provisional ranking. The preliminaries will be held on Sunday, with teams of 4 drivers, culminating in the final. The opening ceremony, scheduled for Saturday at 7.30pm, will see the parade of pilots with their flags, official speeches and the national anthem performed by the Musical Corps of the E. Fermi Secondary School of Sumirago. This will be followed by a performance by national Drone Racing pilots.
SATURDAY | 22 | JUNE
09:00 – Driver qualification sessions
7.30pm – Opening ceremony
8.30pm – Night Endurance Cup
9.30pm – Party with live music
SUNDAY | 23 | JUNE
08:00 – Second driver qualifying session
10.30am – Elimination sessions
4.30pm – Finals: Women’s, Junior and General
6.00pm – Awards ceremony
Entertainment and Attractions
The event will offer several attractions for all ages, including Drone Soccer from France and an FPV simulator. There will be a children’s area with inflatable games and the possibility of taking photos on a static hot air balloon on Sunday.
Food and Music
Visitors will be able to enjoy various delicacies from the food trucks present, with the Proloco managing a bar point from breakfast onwards. On Saturday evening, from 9.30pm, there will be a live rock concert with the bands Seattle Garage Service and Turbotoaster.
Conclusion
The event will end Sunday at 6pm with the awarding of the three best placings. The choice to host this event was born from the desire to enhance the Sumirago area and promote sport among young people.
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this unique show and experience a weekend full of sport and fun.
