Red Bull, always at the forefront of innovation, recently developed the Red Bull Drone1, a drone capable of following a Formula 1 car around an entire circuit, a technological feat that could soon transform the way we watch racing. MotoGP. After a year of rigorous testing by Dutch Drone Gods, a leading drone company, the project finally came to fruition.
The adventure began at the beginning of 2023, when Red Bull posed a colossal challenge to Dutch Drone Gods: following a Formula 1 car for a complete lap. FPV drones, generally capable of reaching 180 km/h and sometimes up to 350 km/h, this time had to sustain the intense pace of a racing car without failing. After eight months of intensive development, combining design adjustments, electronic balancing and performance optimization, the prototype passed its first major test following the RB19 driven by Liam Lawson at Silverstone.
Le Red Bull Drone1, designed to spin at a maximum speed of 350 km/h, then accomplished the unthinkable: he followed the RB20 of Max Verstappen during a complete revolution. This feat not only marks a breakthrough in the world of drones but also redefines the possibilities of media coverage in motorsports.
With the Red Bull Drone1 the images speak for themselves
Excited by these results, Red Bull decided to test this revolutionary technology in the world of two-wheelers. When Red Bull Rookies Cup in Jerez, the drone was tested during test sessions, capturing stunning images of motorcycles launched at 220 km/h. The images obtained promise a revolution in the broadcasting of events MotoGP, offering angles and views previously impossible to obtain. This innovation could well change the way motorsport fans experience their passion, bringing unrivaled proximity and intensity to the television experience. The proof …
This is how racing looks like captured by the world's fastest camera drone 😎 #MotoGP #RedBullRookiesCup pic.twitter.com/biPlIfpuxa
— Red Bull Motorsports (@redbullmotors) April 25, 2024
