Awards and Races

Hobbywing European Cup
10th Place out of 64

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Well the hobbywing Europe cup didn't go as well for me as I wanted. Due to bad luck from weather the format broke down to single elimination of top 32 and due to some issues I was having with control link I really only had a few laps of practice/qualifying. I headed into the finals with an early win but suffered an inescapable midair and couldn't turtle out of the long, wet, rained on grass. Such is life! Keeping my head up and focused on the next round of training! Congratulations to Darkex on a well earned win-unbelievably fast and consistent. @leofpv (3rd) and @brettcollis (2nd) also crushed it. Thanks to @hobbywing and @azure.power for sponsoring me and the event and I can't wait to see everyone at IO. 📷:@cuxxfpv #fpv #fpvracing #fpvracer #drone #drones #droneracing #droneracer #droneracingleague #aerialphotography #fpvdrones #fpvrace #miniquadclub #multirotor #quadcopter #hobbywing #goodventuredrones #CNHL #chinahobbyline #chinahobbylinedotcom #ministar #azurepower #ummagrip

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Brogan Fest at the Falcon Roost
First Place, and Qualified first Place

Bill Lear Innovator’s Cup Qualifier – Falcon Roost
First Place, and Qualified first Place 

Heart of America Double Global Qualifier
First Place in both back to back Races

Micro Race, City Museum of St. Louis
Second Place overall

Mayhem: Dawn till Dusk 12 Hour Team Race
Part of First Place Team: Heart of America. 

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Mayhem was an epic adventure. The team race to end all team races, Mayhem: Dawn till Dusk ran 12 hours from 7:45a to 8:00p. Not just a test of speed and ability, but a battle of wits, endurance, and strategy. Ever since my first team race back at Sebring 2018, I have found this format to be one of the most exciting, drama filled events out there. Mayhem took this experience to the next level. I'm currently working on my video from the event, but I need to do some voiceover for it and I'm sick, so you'll have to deal with this post for now. Longer version of this on facebook, but thanks to all who helped make this a reality! Until next time, I'm proud to be a part of team Heart of America, and I can't wait to race with you all again. LETS GOOOOOOO! #fpv #fpvracing #fpvracer #drone #drones #droneracing #droneracer #droneracingleague #aerialphotography #fpvdrones #fpvrace #miniquadclub #multirotor #quadcopter #hobbywing #goodventuredrones #CNHL #chinahobbyline #chinahobbylinedotcom #ministar

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New York City Drone Film Festival – Freestyle Category
Won Category

AirVuz Drone Video Awards – Micro Drone Acro Mode
Won Category

MultiGP National Championships
Finished 17th

2018 DRL Allianz World Championship
Placed 1st 

— From here out, it’s reverse date — 

Mega Drone X 2016

Placed 7th in 6″ class.

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Flight Bash 2016

Placed 1st.

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Freestyling at Flight Bash 2016.

Flymore – Savoana Mill – 2016

Placed 2nd and qualified for DSA Drone Nationals.

Hanging out at the Mill
Hanging out at the Mill

DSA – Drone Nationals 2016

Placed 2nd, individual quad racing.

Just before a podium finish at USA Drone Nationals 2016
Just before a podium finish at USA Drone Nationals 2016

MultiGP Nats 2016

Placed 11th overall, having qualified against over 600 pilots.

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Preparing for finals

DSA Drone Worlds 2016

Placed 2nd, individual quad racing.

Podium finish at Drone Worlds 2016.
Podium finish at Drone Worlds 2016.

XDC-HD, 2016

Placed 3rd, Individual quad racing, amongst 16 of the best pilots in the USA.

Podium finish at XDC-HD.

ADP Season Opener

First place victory against a sampling of pro pilots.

Cincinnati Quad Racers // Rust Remover // Season Opener

PLaced 1st. Qualified 3rd after a midair collision early on.

1st place, Midwest Drone Battle v2, May 2017.

Last Place, DRL Season 2, Level 1, Miami Nights

2nd Place: DRL Season 2.  Level 2. Atlanta Aftermath.

2nd Place: DRL Season 2. Level 3. Mardi Gras World.

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Takeoff in New Orleans 🚀#DRL

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9th place, DRL Season 2, level 5, Munich, Germany

2nd Place. 3B Regional Finals. MultiGP 2017.

First Place. Hawks RC. August 5th, 2017:

33rd overall at the MultiGP International Open. Placed out of 300 pilots, and against the best pilots in the world. I had 2 hours of sleep the night before due to travel mishaps, so I’m very happy with how I did despite that.

6th overall at MultiGP Nationals, qualified 4th, fastest lap of the week.

1st Place, Great Lakes Cup, Grand Rapids, Michigan

First Place, Louisville Maker Faire Micro Race, 2017

First Place, Dayton Drones BB&T Cup

First Place, Pro Class, Mega Drone X2.0

First Place, Spec Class, Mega Drone X 2.0

First Place, FPV and Freestyle Category, Flying Robot International Film Festival for “Flight of the Year”

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This weekend, my video "Flight of the Year" took 1st place at the 3rd Flying Robot International Film Festival for the category "FPV Racing and Freestyle." I'm extremely proud and excited to have been able to participate, and getting to watch the video with a few hundred people for the first time was priceless. Listening to them laugh, cheer, and probably sigh relief at landing makes me remember that, through all the drama, being able to share a beautiful, unique perspective with the world is worth it. Stay flying. #fpv #fpvracing #fpvracer #drone #drones #droneracing #droneracer #droneracingleague #aerialphotography #fpvdrones #fpvrace #miniquadclub #multirotor #quadcopter #tmotor #atmosphericadventures #kratos #runcam

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First Place, FPV Category, Los Angeles Drone Film Festival

Second place, Louisville winter warehouse

First Place, Whiskey Warehouse Race 1

FPV Video of the Year, AirVuz, Freestyle Video of the Year

Fourth Place, Sebring 2018

First Place, DRL Season 3 Level 1 – California Nights

Third Place, DRL Season 3 Level 3 – Biosphere 2

8th Place, MultiGP North Central Regional Final

1st Place, IGP Monster Energy Air Race

IGP Pumpkin Dash – 5th Place

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Yesterday we hosted a race in one of the worst imaginable conditions I've experienced. While the 40mph gusts may have seemed trivial, the hilarity of the fact that we kept racing was crystallized to me when the waitress at Open Range Bar & Grill stated that her usual route to work was blocked because of an oak tree that had fallen across the road to work. Despite this, we had an awesome race with wonderful people. The best pilots of the day definitely won. Alex Campbell showed us his stuff and dominated qualifying and elimination heats, winning triple A mains handily, only requiring two heats to put away his victory. Jerrod Quillen and Jake Schneider rounded out the podium. One of the highlights of the race for me was running the 3" props on a 5" quad challenge. We all swapped out our props and launched without ever even test hovering. I managed to get the win, but JohnEly was right there ready to pounce if I made any mistakes. It was a BLAST. Thanks everyone that attended for your patience with our new chapter as we are trying to figure out what works, and screw you, mother nature for being so rough on us this day and giving us a beautiful day the next. STAY FLYING BOYS! #fpv #fpvracing #fpvracer #drone #drones #droneracing #droneracer #droneracingleague #aerialphotography #fpvdrones #fpvrace #miniquadclub #multirotor #quadcopter #tmotor #goodventuredrones #CNHL # chinahobbyline #chinahobbylinedotcom #ministar

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1st Place – Boston Warehouse Championship