It's been compared to pod racing from Star Wars, but can drone racing actually become a mainstream sport? Meet the entrepreneurs and fans who are trying to make this "really nerdy extreme sport" happen. | Quartz

The Jiu Tian is China’s new long-range jet-powered UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) with a maximum range of 7,000km and a flight altitude of up to 15,000 meters. The jet can carry 1,000kg guided bombs, air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, anti-ship missiles and cruise missiles, and is capable of carrying up to 6 tons of ammunition and releasing up to 100 small drones. It is expected to conduct its maiden flight mission by the end of June. #drone #dronetechnology #missile #military #military