# Speedy Amateur Racing Drones The 'VIFLY R220' Race Drone is Ready to Race Out of the Box By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-drone References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/vifly-r220-different-kind-fpv-drone/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/vifly-r220-a-different-kind-of-fpv-drone) Capable of being used right out of the box, the 'VIFLY R220' race drone requires no assembly or calibration in order to be utilized. This makes the powerful drone a great option for amateur users who aren't fully versed on how to either create their own drone or assemble one that arrives in pieces. Available now for preorder on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro), the 'VIFLY R220' drone is a first-person-view (FPV) drone that's designed for immediate racing as soon as it gets into the hands of the user. A built-in LED display shows battery voltage and the channel information, while a one-button switch to enable video transmission makes it simple to start using the FPV drone immediately. The 'VIFLY R220' race drone features a unified body design that enables the drone to be compact and speedy without requiring extensive construction to use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Amateur Racing Drones:** The rise of user-friendly, ready-to-use racing drones is disrupting the amateur drone racing industry by eliminating the need for assembly and calibration. - **First-person-view (FPV) Drones:** The integration of one-button video transmission and LED displays in FPV drones is revolutionizing the racing experience for enthusiasts. - **Compact and Speedy Drones:** The development of compact and unified body designs in racing drones is driving innovation in drone construction and performance. ### Where This Applies - **Drone Manufacturing:** Drone manufacturers that focus on producing pre-assembled and calibrated racing drones have the opportunity to tap into the growing market of amateur racing enthusiasts. - **Racing Drone Accessories:** The demand for FPV drones with user-friendly features creates an opportunity for companies specializing in racing drone accessories such as LED displays and video transmission systems. - **Drone Sports and Events:** The emergence of compact and speedy racing drones presents opportunities for event organizers and sponsors to capitalize on the growing popularity of drone racing and create immersive racing experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Micro Fpv Drone Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavo-femto.md) - [Hybrid Racing Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-fpv2.md) - [Immersive FPV Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-avata-2.md) - [Cinewhoop-Style Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-avata.md) - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.md) - [Foldable Camera Drone Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-1.md) - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md) - [AI-Powered Hobby Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydio-2.md) - [Collaboration Concept Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-x-gopro-fpv-cncpt.md)