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What is Drone Soccer, a popular drone sport around the world


What is Drone Soccer
What is Drone Soccer

What is Drone soccer?


Drone soccer is a fast-growing new air sport combines drones and soccer.

Originating in Korea since 2016, drone soccer involves using a carbon material-encased drone ball to maneuver and score into goalposts, resembling soccer.




1) Rules of Drone Soccer


Drone soccer uses a 40cm drone ball, with teams controlling five drones each to pass the ball in the air, take shots, and score into the opponent's goalposts.

Helsel has developed drones named Striker, Taiki, and DronePang, offering them to users in global competitions.


history of Drone soccer
The history of Drone soccer

2) History and Origin of Drone Soccer


In 2015, Jeonju City collaborated with Shin Drone to pioneer drone soccer. In 2018, Helsel merged with Shin Drone, leading the way and contributing to the growth of the drone soccer industry.


drone soccer korea helsel
Helsel produced drone soccer with Jeonju City of Korea

3) Growth of Drone Soccer in Korea


Several competitions like the National Drone Soccer Championship and nationwide events by media outlets like the World Cup organized by the World Journal took place in Korea.



Drone Soccer Globalization
Drone Soccer Globalization

4) Drone Soccer Globalization


Drone soccer has been recognized as an official sport by the FAI.

Currently, drone soccer is spreading to many countries such as Japan, Europe, and the United States, and is expected to expand further worldwide in the future.


Drone soccer korea helsel
Skyball, a drone soccer brand manufactured by helsel

5) Introduction of Helsel's Drone Soccer Products

helsel is the oldest drone manufacturer in Korea that has been with drone soccer since its inception. Skyball is a brand of helsel for drone soccer. It actively produces new soccer drones. For those who want to start playing drone soccer, I will introduce helsel's soccer drone



[STRIKER 40cm Drone Soccer ball]

Known for resilience to external impacts, strong air resistance, and agile flight movements, officially used in international events by FAI.



[DRONEPANG F2 ST 22cm Drone Soccer ball]

F2 ST is a 22cm drone soccer ball for teenagers. It has a powerful, elastic shell and boasts fast movement.



[DRONEPANG F1 Pro 20cm Drone Soccer ball]

F1 PRO is a drone for young people who want to enter Drone Soccer.

It has a resilient guard against powerful shocks, enabling a safe drone experience. Three-speed control, one-touch takeoff and landing provide a stable drone experience.



DIY DRONE PALAS
Click on the image to go to the PALAS's detail page.

[PALAS 18cm DIY STEM DRONE]

PALAS is a DIY STEM drone ball for education and dissemination.

It allows students to understand how it works and arouse interest while assembling drones themselves.


Closing

The Skyball blog will continue to provide various news about Drone Soccer, which will help many people. If you are interested in drone Soccer, please continue to visit the SKYBALL website.





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