The Engineering Edge Review

HackSpace magazine columnist Lucy Rogers is also available in other formats, including audio. In her new podcast The Engineering Edge, Lucy is looking into different applications of engineering. In episode 1, Lucy goes drone racing, and finds out how racing quadcopters are built and flown.

At the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) National Championships at RAF Barkston Heath, Lucy finds out what goes into a 500g racing drone (that’s about the same weight as a cup of tea, or this magazine), and learns what it would be like to sit in the cockpit, as she watches a race with First-Person View (FPV) goggles.

The audio is recorded in the field, so it’s full of the sounds and atmosphere of the event. Lucy gives a good account of what it’s like to turn up to a drone race for the first time, and brings us uninitiated listeners with her. She’s guided through the format by some of the racers who explain what happens, and how they built their racing drones.

Future episodes will come out monthly, until Feb 2020, and look at other areas of engineering. You’ll find The Engineering Edge on iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, and all good podcasting apps.