▶ How It Works
The Format
Golden Drone is an esports championship. Qualifiers are flown in approved drone-racing simulators, so any pilot in the world can compete from home on equal terms.
Simulator partners announced soon.
Two titles are awarded each edition
Individual World Champion
The fastest single pilot on the planet.
Nations Cup Champion
Each country's score is the combined result of its top 3 pilots.
▶ The Core Story
From Gamer to Champion
No sponsor. No team. No real drone needed. Fly in the simulator, beat the leaderboard, and fly the live final for your country.
Qualifiers are flown entirely in approved simulators — the same software, the same tracks, the same rules for every pilot on the planet. The only variable is skill.
▶ The Journey
4 Stages to the Final
Registration
Free sign-up. Pick your country. Join the starting grid.
Dates: Coming soon
Online Qualifiers
Time-trial rounds over 2–3 weeks on set tracks, flown in approved simulators. Results go live on the public leaderboard.
Dates: Coming soon
Top Pilots Advance
The top 8–16 pilots qualify for the live final. Every qualifying run must include a replay.
Dates: Coming soon
Live Final in Georgia
Head-to-head races, live-streamed with commentators. Trophies awarded on stage.
Dates: Coming soon
▶ Fair Play
No Cheating. Ever.
Replay Required
Every qualifying run must include a full replay file.
Verified Accounts
Pilot identities are checked before results count.
Result Checks
All results are reviewed before they appear on the leaderboard.
Cheating means immediate disqualification.
▶ Eligibility
Who Can Compete
Civilian pilots and veterans from any country are welcome to compete. Online qualifiers: age 16+ (under 18 requires parent or guardian consent). Live final: age 18+.
Active-duty military personnel should check their own regulations before competing publicly.