What we’re about
The only AMA Charted club in NJ focused 100% on Drone Racing! Calling all serious and dedicated FPV drone racers. Looking to fly courses, hold races, exchange build information, practice together and push limits. Every meetup will involve a race course with frequency management.
Some locations will require AMA membership. All Team S3 official pilots have AMA and we strongly recommend you join http://www.modelaircraft.org/
This is an FPV proximity / race course piloting community only. Emphasis on speed, clean builds, education and 3D parts design. Primary formats are 5-inch and tiny whoop. Beginners are welcome. Let us help you develop good flying etiquette and good habits. We strive to be great examples of how to be responsible pilots.
Our very active day to day conversations are in a discord channel, link below.
We the largest and most active FPV Racing team in the Tri State Area - We fly all over North New Jersey, Central New Jersey, South NJ/Philly and Bethlehem PA.
We typically host 2 kinds of events
• Open Fun Fly - Anyone can fly with us or attend. Simply register for the event. First timers will be given special instructions on how to prepare and what to expect for the first time with us.
• Open Race - Just like a Fun Fly, but a little more structured. Simply register for the event and make sure to join the MultiGP race. Pilots will be assigned a race heat for qualifying, and then later on we run double elimination brackets.
Please visit here for more information and our social media outlets, resources and of course, swag:
Visit our website: http://s3fpv.com/
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/A74cUXJqvN
Like us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/safetythirdracing/
Race with us: http://www.multigp.com/chapters/view/...
Upcoming events (1)
See all- S3 Tiny Whoop Race @ Cradle of Aviation - Garden City, NYCradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY$18.00
TINY WHOOP RACE @ Cradle of Aviation - Garden City, NY
PRICE UPDATE!
$18 Museum entry to race, $16 for kids 12 and under or seniors (62+)ALSO SIGN UP IN MULTIGP!
https://www.multigp.com/races/view/?race=29365/S3-Tiny-Whoop-Race---Cradle-of-Aviation---Garden-City-NYBeginners and spectators welcome - Safety Third is a relaxed and helpful drone racing club perfect for new racers!
Eligibility:
- Tiny Whoop or similar small drones
- Brushed or brushless, turtle mode optional. Flippers will be on the course.
- 1S and 65mm maximum
Please join our MGP Chapter:
https://www.multigp.com/chapters/view/?chapter=Safety-Third-Racing-TeamAlso join the NEW S3 Discord! :
https://discord.gg/A74cUXJqvNVTX Power: 25mW
Frequency Assignments on MultiGP event page:Suggested equipment to bring: Extension cords/splitters
Tiny Whoops (65mm 1s max) / props and batteries / goggles & transmitter
Check-in: When you arrive, please check in with the Event Organizer.
First Timers: If this is your first time joining us, welcome! Please take a few moments and read the notes below on our best practices for piloting, frequency and safety management. PLEASE CHECK IN WITH THE EVENT ORGANIZER before you fly or power up anything. First timers will be paired with an established S3 Team Pilot as your “Event Buddy.” You can observe firsthand S3 team pilots doing flight preparation, pit adjustments, frequency compliance, field behavior and/or group signaling/announcing.
Not flying? There's lot's of technical expertise, lurkers, newbies, and interested friends just hanging out, so even if you don't fly, you can still hang out, take videos, or just watch and learn.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
CRASH & TRASH: Take out what you brought in, including a little extra while you're at it. That way we're always spotless and keep venue owner happy to let us return!
FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT
We will be on channels R1 R2 F2 F4 R7 R8 ONLY
(Set your frequencies the night before, if provided in advance): Since most pilots are using the 5.8ghz video transmitter bands for FPV video, so please be aware of your transmitter type (Fatshark/Immersion or Boscam) and frequency channel. Every pilot uses this technology to fly their aircraft safely, so it is imperative that every pilot understands and operates using safe video transmission practices. For indoor flying, we do not allow any power above 25mW. If you are unclear on any frequency issues, please consult one of the S3 team pilots, Google, or join or Slack!THE BASICS:
- Power up your video RECEIVER and goggles/display first BEFORE you power up your aircraft and video transmitter. If you see someone else's signal, DO NOT POWER UP.
- During races, only those in the race should be transmitting video.
- For racing, the racing coordinator(s) will make frequency assignments and assign spotters.
- Please know how to change your video channel, and arrange the video transmitter on your aircraft so that the dip switches/button to change your channels are easily accessible. You may need to change channels quickly just before your scheduled heat.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
