On Lido explodes drone-mania – Il Tirreno

 Lido di Camaiore. A cage from 37,550 cubic meters. The largest ever built in Italy for this kind of events. It will be the special airfield – 130 meters long by 50 deep on the beach in front of Piazza Lemmetti – of real technological jewels flying: drones of all shapes and sizes that will compete in the skies of Lido di Camaiore Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 within the FPV Smash Down, the opening event of the summer in Versilia. The event is completely free, it was organized and commissioned by the hoteliers, resorts and traders of Lido di Camaiore, from MyModelMarket, sponsored by the City of Camaiore. “In Italy – explains Sandro Bertozzi , one of the organizers of the event – was never built a ‘cage’ of the genre. It is the largest outdoor enclosure for flying drones ever built in Italy. ” Inside you see some good: competitions, exhibitions and the opportunity for everyone, young and old, to try to fly with the drones, supported by experienced pilots.

 

  Maximum safety . The whole area was delimited by about 30 wooden poles high eight meters attached to a meter and a half deep in the sand, that a network sorreggeranno lightweight but high-strength, red, almost invisible to the eye once mounted. “The network will prevent accidents in case of loss of control of one of these drones. To provide additional security to drivers and audience – adds Bertozzi – the safety net will be installed also to close the top of the ‘cage’. It will be attached to a durable string height face to reinforce the tightness of the network itself. ” All around they will also be placed barricades to keep a safe distance between the competition area and the public.

 

  The . The event – between the beach and the promenade in front of the square Lemmetti – will be a big party for fans of modeling and drones in particular. You can attend to new developments and races led drone remotely (ie via a monitor in front of the eyes and a remote control) by the most skilled pilots in circulation. But also try these small jewels of technology, guiding them along with expert instructor pilots. In addition, for the occasion, they will be presented in world premiere three different new models of drone, one of Sky Hero-and two-Horizon Hobby. It starts Saturday at 30 to 9 with the first tests of drones, to switch to the presentations of new models of drone and test open to the public at 10.30. In the afternoon session of the trial drone race. The party continues in the evening with the fashion show starting at 19 with events Sonia Paoli Also, the aperitif on the beach at 20th and beach party in the square Lemmetti with the help of Cosmopolitan and Amadeus. Sunday 31, the race comes alive with qualifying from 10.30 to 13.30 and the race itself will begin at 15: drones telecomandanti will compete in a free running between the obstacles mounted on the beach, and the show is guaranteed. At 18:30 am prizes will be awarded. The public can observe the event from all four sides, along the beach or by the square Lemmetti for the occasion will stand and curiosity related to the event, as well as a giant screen will be shown where the shooting carried out by drones themselves in flight.

 

  organizer . “For days, we who work in Lido di Camaiore – says Luca Petrucci , President of the beaches of Lido – perceive the growing anticipation for the event of the drones. People ask us, we inform, is mounting a lot of curiosity around this event. If a good day starts in the morning – he adds Petrucci -this two days could be the start with a bang for a good tourist season: the premises are all “. “It is zero edition of the event – adds Maria Bracciotti , President of the accommodation Lido di Camaiore – and also the first of those organized by the association born between hoteliers, resorts and traders. The drones are the launch of the season in the first weekend of important influx of tourists throughout the Versilia. As always, the hotel will be ready to 360 degrees to ensure optimal reception. ” Welcomes also Carmelo Damsel , President of the Free Traders Committee

Lido di Camaiore. “We are very happy to have started this collaboration with hotels and resorts. A Lido is perceived air of novelty, change, want to do. And traders are ready to invest funds and time to lend a hand to grow our territory. ”