Ever wanted to fly a drone? Or watch professionals race live? On Drone day on August 18th everyone was able to try and fly a Drone in the cellar of Alab. A parcours was set out and besides flying (and crashing) drones for the first time, the pro's showed us how it is done.

StartupAmsterdam and Streammyevent decided to last minute set up a live stream so everyone could see the races and tricks.

This was the program:

PRO TOURNAMENT
Race around the track in groups of four racers. Only for the experienced racers. Racers bring their own custom race quad.

HOBBY LEAGUE
Anybody can race, again in groups of four. Racers without a drone can rent one for a small fee. Hobby racers who show exceptional skill can qualify to promote to the Pro League.

FREESTYLE EVENTS
Rather than a race, in Freestyle the pilot has a limited time to show their special tricks and skills. They are awarded with points by a jury.

The Drone Day Amsterdam is part of the Nerderlands festival: www.nerderlands.com
Organised by StartupAmsterdam www.startupamsterdam.org and Appsterdam: www.appsterdam.rs