F9U - FPV Drone Racing (Belgium)

F9U is the official international class for FPV drone racing. It provides a shared set of rules that helps clubs and organizers run races in a safe, fair, and consistent way, so results and event formats are comparable from one competition to another.

FPV stands for First Person View. Pilots fly small, fast racing drones through a course of gates and obstacles while watching a live video feed from a camera on the drone, usually through FPV goggles. The goal is simple: complete the course as fast as possible without missing gates.

F9U exists to bring structure to the sport. It defines how races are run, how timing and rankings are handled, and what basic safety expectations should be in place for pilots and spectators. With this framework, FPV drone racing becomes a clear and accessible sport that can be organized locally while still aligning with international standards.

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2026 Belgian FAI Drone Cup

Pilots who want to participate in the international F9U competition on 27–28 June 2026 in Florennes, Belgium, can register via the external event website.

This international F9U event is co-hosted by the Belgian Army and DRB – Drone Racing Belgium, and will take place during the biggest air show in Belgium.

For the first time, an F9U drone racing competition of this scale will be organised in Belgium, bringing high-speed FPV drone racing to a major public aviation event. Pilots will have the opportunity to race in a unique setting and showcase the speed, precision and excitement of official F9U drone racing to a wider audience.

During the same event, an Open Belgian F9U Competition will also take place. This competition is open to both Belgian and international pilots and will also be organised as an official FAI race.

More information about registration, the event schedule, race format, pilot requirements and practical arrangements will be available on the external event website.

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