FPV Canada explained

FPV Canada
Label1:Sport
Data1:Drone Racing
Label2:Abbreviation
Data2:FPVCAN
Label3:Founded
Data3:May 2016
Label4:Founder
Label5:Headquarters
Data5:Montreal, QC
Label6:Area served
Data6:Canada
Label7:Major events
Label8:Key people
Label9:Website

FPV Canada is the Canadian drone racing organization which includes franchise chapters in most major cities across the nation. FPV Canada's major events include Montreal Drone Expo and Canadian Drone Nationals 2016, Vancouver Drone Expo 2017 and Canadian Drone Nationals 2017.

Officially founded by Matthew Zoern in 2016, the organization began as FPV Montreal in late 2014. Continuing its growth as one of the most recognized names in the world of drone racing, they have worked with the RedBull F1 Racing team and flown at Montreal's Olympic Stadium. They were also featured on prominent Radio and TV news broadcasts including Discovery Channel and CTV National news as well as on a local news station.[1]

Key Dates

June 9, 2016 - Redbull F1 pilots experience drone racing first hand at Montreal's Olympic Stadium.[2]

June 25, 2016 - FPV Canada hosted the Montreal Drone Expo held at Percival Molson Stadium, home of the Montréal Alouettes.[3] [4]

FPV Canada Groups (as of July 2017)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drones whiz around Centre Greene's gym.. Westmount Independent.
  2. Web site: GAME OF DRONES. Redbull Racing.
  3. Web site: Canada's biggest drone race lands in Montreal. Felicia Parrillo-Global News.
  4. Web site: Montreal Drone Expo to Feature Biggest Drone Racing Event in Canada. Tech Vibes. Inc.. 19 May 2016 .