DJI announced plans for their drone arena earlier this month. Today, they’ve opened the doors to the facility for quadcopter enthusiasts to hone their flying skills.
The 1,395-square-meter arena is basically a warehouse remodeled for drone racing. LED-lit obstacles form a racing circuit, protective nets keep the pilots and their drones divided, and LCD TVs provide spectators with a first-person view from the drone. There’s even a maintenance room with charging docks and workstations should pilots need to recharge or repair their drones after a bit of rough flying.
DJI is serving up a multitude of programs, so the arena isn’t just tailored towards savvy pilots. The flying academy, as they call it, teaches kids ages eight through sixteen about the safety and best practices of flying drones, particularly DJI’s flagship Phantom quadcopter. The course lasts one month and includes eight practice sessions with the Phantom 4
For a more personalized experience, the arena offers one-on-one drone training. DJI says the program starts with learning how to fly the Phantom 4, using all of its nifty features such as obstacle avoidance and autonomous following. Though it’s unclear whether other drone models are supported in private training.
Corporate events can also be booked at the arena, but again, special reservations for those have to be made two weeks in advance.
For all other occasions, like individual bookings, sessions last three hours for 15,000 KWR or $13.50 per person. The arena is fit for twelve people at a time, and space is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Individual or group bookings require participants to bring their own drones, so feel free to practice with your own FPV setup.
“The opening of the DJI Arena is our commitment to the development of the local UAV market. There is huge potential in how UAV technologies can change the way people see the world and create positive impact to people’s lives. Our goal is to make aerial technology more accessible, reliable and easier to use for anyone who wants to use it,” explains DJI Korea Country Manager Moon Tae-hyun.
The arena will act as a hub for local drone enthusiasts and a perfect fly zone for days with inclement weather. If you happen to reside near Yongin, South Korea, you can book time at the drone arena here.
Source: DJI
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