Amazing first-person footage shows drone flying round Wembley Stadium at up to 70mph

Sebastian Mann15 April 2016

This dizzying footage shows a drone racing around Wembley at speeds of up to 70mph.

The first-person view shows the remotely operated device buzzing through hoops and slaloming past obstacles on a specially-designed course at the 90,000 capacity stadium.

Footage is captured by a camera mounted on the drone and streamed back over 4G mobile internet.

It showcases a new sport that enthusiasts say may one day rival Formula 1.

First-person view: The drone speed around a bend on the specially-designed Wembley circuit

The event on Wednesday was organised by the European Rotor Sports Association and mobile network EE.

Brand Director Spencer McHugh said: “This superfast new sport is the perfect test for our superfast 4G network and Wembley Stadium provided the perfect racetrack, as well as putting these amazing drone pilots on the world’s biggest stage.

“Being able to stream the breath-taking action live over 4G to screens online and around this great stadium takes the sport of drone racing to another level.”

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