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What you need to be a drone racer

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Depending on how quickly one takes to the sport and how often one crashes, drone racers in Singapore spend between $3,000 and $5,000 a year on their hobby.

Depending on how quickly one takes to the sport and how often one crashes, drone racers in Singapore spend between $3,000 and $5,000 a year on their hobby.

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So you want to be a drone racer? Here is a breakdown of what you will need.
First, a drone. Racing drones are not like regular aerial photography ones, but are built for speed and agility.
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