[Introduction to Drone Races] Rules and Participation methods of three major organizations in Japan!

A dlone that flies in the sky at high speed exceeding 100 km / h!Drone sports are the Sky Sports that competes for how fast and accurate the aircraft can be manipulated.In Dubai in the Middle East, a special course with flashy illuminations is set up, and a race is held with a total prize of $ 1 million (about 110 million yen at the time of the article creation).We are attracting attention as a competition.

日本国内においても、近年複数の大会が開催されていますが、その主催団体や参加方法についてはまだ知られていないことが少なくありません。そこで、この記事ではドローンレースの基本から国内の主要大会、レースへのエントリー方法などの情報をsummaryました。

What is a drone race?If you have a simple question or want to participate in a drone race, please check it out.

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What is a drone race?

Let's check the basic information of the drone race!

Drone racing in the video

Seeing is a videos that shot the drone race.This is a video taken by the author at the venue of "JAPAN DRONE NATIONALS" held in Sendai in 2017.

Drone race rules

A typical drone race is a competition where drone pilots (operators) operate remotely to fly on a certain course.The way of winning or losing is different for each tournament or in the same tournament for each qualifying and main games, but there are cases where you compete in the best lap or compete in total time.

In addition, depending on the rules, there are cases where you will be lost immediately if you crash on the way, or if you can go around one lap, you can compete in that time.There is no rule that is common to all tournaments in this area, so be careful if you do not check each time when watching the game.

In the tournament, we usually participate in teams consisting of the main pilot and members who adjust the aircraft.In recent years, several tournaments have been held overseas and in Japan, and if you become a star player, you will often be active in the world.

Purpose of drone racing

In the first place, the simple question, "What do you see and participate in a drone race?"Here, we will introduce why the race is racing from the perspective of the spectators and the participants.

ドローンレース観戦者の目的

Why do you go to see the drone race ...?When asked, I come up with the following:

(1) I like drones, so I want to see the near future (3) I want to enjoy the speed and thrill (4) I want to see the hot battle between the operators

The above (1) and (2) have no need to explain, but if you watch the race for the first time, you will surely be surprised at the speed of (3).If the condition of the course is good, the speed when the drone passes through a straight line exceeds 100 km / h.Since the maximum speed of cars on the highway is 100km, will the speed of the same speed convey the same speed?Anyway, if you look close, you can taste a lot of thrills.

Also, the real pleasure of watching racing games, which is surprisingly unknown, is (4) "hot battle between operators".Drone control is a very delicate task, so the way of flying the drone changes depending on the pilot's psychological state.The highlight is that when you look at the drone flying in the race, the operators will be will, impatient, and even carelessness.The drone, which reflects the pilot's psychological state, is like looking at the flying alter ego of the operator.

ドローンレース参加者の目的

The general purpose of the participants in the drone race is as follows.

(1) I want to have fun (2) I want to earn prize money (3) I want to be famous (4) I want to fight overseas fierce people (5) I want to try my skills (6) I want to play with my child

Regarding (1) to (5), it is common to general competitions, but the point is (6) the purpose of "I want to play with my child".Drone pilot is enough for children, and some players have participated in the tournament under the age of 10 and have performed well.For this reason, there are cases where children and parents participate in drone racing as a hobby that can be enjoyed together, and participate in the assignments such as "the father assembles a drone and controls the child."

Domestic drone racing organizations and major tournaments

JDRA (Japan Drone Race Association)

The biggest tournament sponsored by JDRA is "Japan Drone Nationals".The tournament held in Sendai in 2017 was distributed by BS-TBS and GYAO!, And has a distinctive presence in domestic tournaments, including media exposure.

»Japan Drone Nationals 2017 Sendai Local Report

In addition, we have a unique race, such as a night race in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture (Huis Ten Bosch) and a microd loan race in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture.

JAPAN DRONE NATIONALSのルールと参加方法

You can check the regulations of the tournament sponsored by JDRA from the link below.Detailed information such as application to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, compensation system, and regulation of the aircraft are described.

»Regulation | Japan Drone Race Association (JDRA)

Click here for a list of tournament events sponsored by JDRA such as "JAPAN DRONE NATIONALS".You can check the tournament details and enter from this page.

»Events | Japan Drone Race Association (JDRA)

DRONE Impact Challenge Executive Committee

"DRONE IMPACT CHALLENGE" was launched by the executive committee in April 2015, and the FPV Drone Race was held for the first time in Japan in the same year.In November 2016, a national strategic project was held in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, which attracts top operators from seven Asian countries.The tournament was distributed on Fuji Television and Nico Nico Douga, and drone racing was spread to Japan.2 for events held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse in August 2017.We regularly hold tournaments in various places, such as gathering 50,000 spectators (organizers announcements), leading the development of domestic drone racing and culture.

»Drone lace seen in the photo!DRONE Impact Challenge 2017 Yokohama Report

Drone Impact Challengeのルールと参加方法

You can check the past tournament regulations held by DRONE Impact Challenge on the following page.It seems that future tournaments will be announced individually, so please check the latest information when participating in the race.

»Drone Impact Challenge // Tournament regulation

Participation in past events was held on the service called "PEATIX", so you should be able to confirm details and apply for future tournaments on the following page.

»Entry DRONE IMPACT CHALLENGE Executive Committee | PEATIX

JDL (JAPAN DRONE LEAGUE)

JDL holds tournaments called "ROUND" in various parts of Japan, and is characterized by the large number of tournaments.Seven ROUNDs are scheduled for 2017 alone, and races are planned in Yamanashi, Hyogo, Miyagi, Fukushima, etc.

Japan Drone Leagueのルールと参加方法

The regulations of the tournament sponsored by JDL can be viewed on the following page.

»The latest information about the rules is to the FB page

Click here for the application page to each round performed by JDL.

»JAPAN DRONE LEAGUE official page

Other domestic drone races

In addition to the above.There are competitions such as "ISHIGAKI DRONE RACE" by Ishigaki City's Drone Utilization Promotion Executive Committee and "Happy Bird Drone Festival" held by the Drone Promotion Association.

Qualifications and licenses for participating in drone racing

Qualifications such as DJI, JUIDA, DPA, etc. are not required

There are no organizers in the above three major drone races that require qualifications such as DJI, JUIDA, and DPA under participation conditions.Also, in the tournament, there is almost no need for such a license.

If you need to apply to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

If you attach a goggle with an FPV (first -person viewpoint) to participate in the race, it will be "Out -by -sight -flight", and you need to apply to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in advance and receive approval.

»Reference: Airlines: Flying rules for unmanned aircraft (drone / radio control machines, etc.) - Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

If you can see a drone flying in all courses without wearing goggles, etc., you will not need to apply for an "non -visual flight".

If you need to apply for the Radio Law

Us usually use radio waves to remotely control drones and transmit images to FPV goggles.This radio wave is limited by law, in order to efficiently use a limited frequency band to prevent mixed waves.In advance, check the details at the dealer, etc., and obtain a license in advance if necessary.

WiFiやBluetoothは免許不要

If you use radio waves such as WiFi or Bluetooth from a general smartphone app, you do not need a license.For details, please check the following on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, which jurisdiction over the Radio Law.

In addition, this page can be checked whether the drone has passed "technique".

»Reference: Search for devices that have received certificates of technical standards, etc.

免許が必要な場合

FPV (first -person viewpoint) If you use a 5GHz band radio wave for video transmission to control the drone by attaching a goggles, the operator must obtain a "fourth class amateur radio engineer" qualification.

»Reference: Japan Radio Association | Public Interest Foundation　

In addition, it is necessary to apply for "wireless station opening" for the drone actually used and receive approval.If you use parts (modified parts or parts purchased from overseas) that are not suitable for the technique, you can use them by submitting additional documents at this time.

»Reference: Procedures and inspections for the opening of wireless stations

For an overview of the case where amateur radio and wireless station opening are required, please check the following on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications website.

[2017/09/04 postscript] When the article first appeared, it was stated that "3rd grade land special radio engineer is required", but this is "general business use (excluding hobby applications)", and drone racing is eligible.Since it was outside, the article has been modified as described above.

Aircraft for drone racing

There are various classes in the drone race tournament, and there are cases where you can participate in commercial aircraft such as DJI, but if it is a full -fledged race, it is necessary to join the aircraft that combines parts.

Drone configuration

If you want to make your own drone lace machine, you can roughly buy the following parts, sell or screw it.

ドローン本体のおもな部品

ドローン本体以外に必要な物

After the aircraft is completed, it is not easy for beginners to complete the control software, so it is not easy for beginners to complete them on their own.First of all, it is recommended to find a part shop and make it while receiving advice, or to make it with someone who has already produced it.

How to purchase a drone for racing

If you want to buy a drone kit or parts, we have picked up a shop that can be used for online shopping.

国内通販サイト　※ 順不同

»HobbyNet Japan

»Gold Stone Products

»Aircraft

»ORI RC

»Ot x Raj mail order

»Good FPV

Amazon

»HobbyPower (Hobby Power)

»ARRIS (Alice)

If you know other recommended sites, please let us know "Viva! Drone official Twitter".In addition, contact from the shop is also welcome!

Drone race practice

Drone race practice method

Recommended because the article "FPV Drone Race practice is the shortest fastest", which is described by Moto Hosoya, who started the FPV Drone Race in 2015 and also participated in the Dubai tournament, has a detailed practice method.is.

After using the simulator, the steps are introduced to the steps that gradually turned off the drone maneuvering functions and ultimately acquiring high -speed flights that can be used for racing.

»FPV Drone Race Practice Method 5 Steps to improve the fastest speed | Catalyst

Also, when practicing drones, make sure that you need a procedure in advance so that you do not inadvertently violate the Aviation Law.The following article summarizes the contents to be checked when using the drone, so please check it out.

»Do you really know?If you need a drone flight permission 13 cases: 2017 edition

Drone race practice area

Although it is not a drone race specialty, here are some places where drone flights are provided with space.If you can't practice because the neighborhood is a population concentrated area, use the following facilities to improve your technique for drone racing participation!

»Miyagi, Shibata -gun, Miyagi, Miyagi

»Tohoku Drone Race Club, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture - DRONERACE page!

»Maiko Kogen Hotel, Minami -Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture | Drone Field

»Kanazawa Drone Field, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture

»Tochigi Prefecture Sano City Tochigi UAV Field

»Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture Saitama Drone Drone Practice Range

»Kanagawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture Kanagawa SKY Game Splash-Drone Air Race Circuit

»Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture Sekido Drone Field

»Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture Chiba SKY GAME Splash-Drone Air Race Circuit

»Furukawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture Blue Max Skynet

»Sumida -ku, Tokyo's first drone practice area Lions Facility (Lions Facility)

»Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture Drone | Asagiri Food Park

»Yamatotakata City, Nara Prefecture All -weather drone practice area

»Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture Information | Asahi Tengston

»Fukuoka Prefecture Fukuoka Drone Skynet (JIDPA by Skynet)

»Okinawa Prefecture Kunigami -gun Drone Aerial photography, if you are in the course [Nanken Drone Park] Okinawa | Business trip

Also pay attention to microd loan racing that you can easily enjoy

↑ An example of a microd loan sold on Amazon.

Drone racing, which cannot be participated unless you make your own aircraft and clear the application such as an out -of -view flight, has the real pleasure of being full -fledged, but it is also true that beginners have high hurdles.For this reason, a race that uses microd loans is recommended for beginners that can be enjoyed more easily.

It is recommended for those who want to start a new drone race while the popularity of self -made events and racing competitions will be held in August 2017.

»Micro Dorone Race in Viva Japan Drone Race Association (JDRA)

summary

The main drone racing organizers in Japan are JDRA, DRONE IMPACT CHALLENGE, and JDL.It is not unusual for racers who are full -fledged races to participate in competitions held by multiple organizers, and do not have to focus on one of them.

In any case, if you aim for the top, you need to make your own kit -based drones and practice considerably time, but in the first place, the drone race has begun in earnest in the first place, so beginners are beginners.Even if you start from now, it is a competition that you can fully aim for the podium depending on your efforts.

In addition, tournaments using macro drones are also attracting attention as a drone race that can be enjoyed more easily, so this is recommended for those who want to start easily.

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