Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Hyderabad Hosts Drone Day Event January 16-17
Hyderabad is getting ready for a special two-day event called Drone Day on January 16 and 17.
This event will take place at Gachibowli stadium and will feature exciting drone races and light shows.
Telangana Tourism is sponsoring the event, which is officially named WhoopMasters Drone Day – Hyderabad Chapter Showcase Race.
The stadium will have an LED-lit racecourse for the drones.
There will be different types of drone races, including Standard FPV Racing, where drones go very fast, and Drone Soccer, which is a team game played in the air.
There will also be freestyle drone stunts and beautiful light shows.
The event aims to combine the traditional kite-flying festival of Makar Sankranti with modern drone racing, and it will also showcase the tourist destinations of Telangana through a virtual tourism experience center.
Hyderabad will host a two-day drone event on January 16 and 17 at Gachibowli stadium.
The event, sponsored by Telangana Tourism, will feature drone racing and light shows.
Key attractions include Standard FPV Racing, Drone Soccer, and Endurance FPV Racing.
The stadium's outdoor field will be transformed into an LED-lit racecourse.
The event aims to blend Makar Sankranti’s kite-flying traditions with modern drone racing and promote Telangana's tourist destinations.
- Who
- Telangana Tourism and WhoopMasters India
- What
- A two-day drone-related event featuring drone racing and light shows
- When
- January 16 and 17
- Where
- Gachibowli stadium, Hyderabad
- Why
- To blend Makar Sankranti’s kite-flying traditions with high-speed drone racing and promote tourist destinations of Telangana
- Event Name
- WhoopMasters Drone Day – Hyderabad Chapter Showcase Race
- Location
- Gachibowli stadium, Hyderabad
- Date
- January 16 and 17
- Organizer
- Telangana Tourism
- Key Attractions
- Standard FPV Racing, Drone Soccer, Endurance FPV Racing, Freestyle drone stunts, Synchronised drone light shows