UAV pilots from around the world competed at the Russian capital’s Innovation Center
The Mayor’s Cup drone racing championship concluded on Sunday at Moscow’s Skolkovo Innovation Center, with teams from around the world competing in the event.
Drone pilots from 16 teams representing 11 countries, including India, Australia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Kazakhstan, France, Belarus, Germany, Spain, and South Korea, took part in the event. The competition was part of the ‘Unmanned Systems: Technologies of the Future’ forum, which also featured keynote speeches from experts from 30 countries, alongside exhibitions and workshops.
“This is currently the best event in the world for drone racing,” Ilya Galaev, president of the Russian Drone Racing Federation, told RT. “No one else conducts this competition except us; we are now promoting it globally.”
Galaev expressed confidence that drone racing is the future of one of the most spectacular sports, and predicted it could “reach the podium [of the world’s top sports] within the next 50 years.”
RT video footage captured key moments from the finals, with pilots skillfully maneuvering drones through complex obstacle courses at high speed. Wearing first-person-view goggles, they navigated gates, sharp turns, and vertical elements designed to test both precision and control.
Moscow Mayor’s Cup drone racing at Skolkovo Innovation Center, Moscow, Russia, August 17, 2025. © Sputnik/Maxim Blinov“It’s a really big event; we have an audience, which is not something we are used to in drone racing,” said Leon-Gabriel Schubert, a pilot from Germany, calling the event “really impressive.”
Moscow Mayor’s Cup drone racing at Skolkovo Innovation Center, Moscow, Russia, August 17, 2025. © Sputnik/Maxim BlinovRussia’s Belgorod team finished first after two days of races on a custom-built outdoor track. A team from Moscow took second place, while the Leningrad region secured third.
“The Russians, of course, are one of the strongest teams. The Bulgarians and Germans are also really strong,” Indian pilot Kruthart Mohan Chikmagalur told RT, highlighting the level of competition.
Moscow Mayor’s Cup drone racing at Skolkovo Innovation Center, Moscow, Russia, August 17, 2025. © Sputnik/Maxim Blinov“We got a lot of help from the Russian pilots who helped us adapt to this new format,” said Spanish pilot Hugo Lopez, visiting Russia for the first time. “So far, we’ve had a great experience with everyone here.”
Moscow Mayor’s Cup drone racing at Skolkovo Innovation Center, Moscow, Russia, August 17, 2025. © Sputnik/Maxim BlinovHence then, the article about drone racing championship wraps up in moscow video photos was published today ( ) and is available on Russia Today ( News ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Drone racing championship wraps up in Moscow (VIDEO, PHOTOS) )
Also on site :
- GCE Global Solutions Corp. Announces Strategic Acquisition of GCE Payroll Advisers Inc. to Strengthen Global EOR and Payroll Platform
- Trump Wants To”Unleash Hell” In 2026; POTUS Tries To Go Full Maximus With A Misguided ‘Gladiator’ Flex
- Parents of Campbell Hall student killed in the school’s parking lot file wrongful death suit