# VR Drone-Racing Games First-Person Drone Racing is a Reality with This New Game By Joey Haar | Published 2016-07-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firstperson-drone-racing References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/games/drone-racing-game) & [autonomous.ai](https://www.autonomous.ai/fpv-drone-racing) The glory of first-person drone racing is that it brings the thrill of high-speed aerial acrobatics without any of the dangers that come with actually manning a racing plane. Now, New York-based tech company 'Autonomous' is taking that thrill to the public with its 'Drone Racing Game'. An order for the game comes with everything that a virtual speed demon needs, including two drones, two remote controllers, two [VR headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr), nine flags (to mark checkpoints), 30 cones (to demarcate the course) and a mobile app. With flags and cones that can be placed anywhere depending on the consumer's environment, this first-person drone racing game is [completely modular](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro). And the intuitive app lets users invite friends to a race, book a race date and post their wildest racing footage to the online community. With gamers becoming more jaded and craving immersive action, Autonomous' first-person drone racing game is a smart release. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Immersive Gaming Experiences:** Autonomous' first-person drone racing game offers an immersive gaming experience through virtual reality and high-speed aerial acrobatics. - **Modular Racing Games:** The modular nature of Autonomous' drone racing game allows for customization and adaptability, disrupting traditional racing game experiences. - **Social and Community Integration:** The intuitive app accompanying Autonomous' drone racing game enables users to connect with friends, schedule races, and share their racing footage, creating a sense of community and social interaction. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** The immersive and modular features of Autonomous' drone racing game provide opportunities for disruptive innovation within the gaming industry. - **Virtual Reality (VR):** Autonomous' use of VR technology in their drone racing game opens up disruptive innovation opportunities within the virtual reality industry. - **Tech Accessories:** The drone, remote controllers, VR headsets, and other tech accessories included in Autonomous' game present disruptive innovation opportunities within the tech accessories industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Controlled Racing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modiplay-racing-game.md) - [Gaming-Style Drone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orqa-fpvctrl.md) - [Immersive FPV Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-avata-2.md) - [VR Track Racing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-machines-mini-challenge-mayhem.md) - [In-Car VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-chase.md) - [Drone-Themed Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-themed-bed.md) - [Mixed Reality Racer Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rift-rally.md) - [Spacefaring VR Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-beyond-victory.md) - [Hybrid Racing Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-fpv2.md)