Upcoming Events
This calendar shows our upcoming races and other major events. Practice sessions are informal and usually arranged via our Discord community.
Pilot registration for races is handled via our Square store.
About Us
PDR is a group dedicated to flying radio controlled FPV (first person view) aircraft. We are based in Portland, Oregon, but our events draw pilots from all over the Pacific Northwest. We build, race, and inevitably crash our own custom-built high-performance drones, wearing VR-like goggles that allow us to see from the aircraft's perspective, giving us the feel of being "in the cockpit". Our races are completely free to attend and we offer help & support for new pilots. Our primary outdoor racing season is March through October of each year, with special indoor races scheduled in the winter whenever possible.
Attend a race - free!
If you're interested in FPV racing, attending an official race is a great way to see for yourself what it's all about. Spectators are always free! Check out our Upcoming Events for the next official race.
Most of our outdoor races are held at our official home field. Check the Calendar, as location information will be published about a week before race day.
Tips for attending your first race
- First and foremost - yes, come watch a race! We love to show off what we do to newcomers, answer questions, and introduce new people to racing.
- It's never a bad idea to stop by our Discord community and let us know you're planning on coming. Sometimes races get rescheduled or cancelled due to weather.
- Our home field is just that - a field. Bring your own shade, a picnic blanket or lawn chair, and snacks, and dress for the weather. Also, there are no bathrooms on-site.
- Kids are absolutely welcome.
- Once you arrive onsite, feel free to come up and introduce yourself to the pilots, check out people's gear, and ask questions. The main safety rule is to stay well clear of the course when there are drones in the air. We will guide you through the rest of the rules and best practices when you are here.
Fly With Us
We're always welcoming new pilots!
The FPV hobby is growing quickly, and we welcome beginner pilots. We can help guide you towards the right equipment you will need to start flying and racing at a wide range of different budgets, and can teach you how to safely build, maintain and fly your new drone. Stop by our Discord community or come to a race and ask questions!Membership in PDR is currently $60/year and includes usage of our home field in Beaverton and free registration for all of our regular monthly outdoor races. Your first race is also free!
If you are interested in becoming a member of our club, any one of the club officers will be more than happy to walk you through our painless application process. Join our Discord community. and ask for an officer, or just introduce yourself to us at an event and we will gladly get you pointed in the right direction. You can also review the Membership Agreement.
Pilot registration for races and memberships are handled via our Square store.
Community
We're a social bunch and love nothing more than talking about building and flying quadcopters all day long. Here's how to connect with us:
Our Discord community is our primary gathering place. Discord is a free text-chat application with web, desktop, and mobile apps. You can join our community via this link. Come say hello!
You can also follow our official Facebook page for updates and news, and there's a Facebook group where you can post questions.
You can also read the current bylaws for PDR.