🛸 FPV Drone Racer 3D
First-person drone racing through neon gates in a warehouse, a stadium and a forest.
How to play
- W / S tilt the drone forward and back. A / D roll it left and right.
- ← → turn (yaw). ↑ ↓ climb and descend; let go and the drone holds its height.
- Fly through the glowing cyan gate. The orange one is next.
- Gate frames, walls, shelves and trees are solid: clip them fast and you crash back to the last gate (+2 s).
- Press C to swap between the FPV camera and the easier chase camera.
- On a phone or tablet: left thumb climbs and turns, right thumb tilts and rolls.
FPV drone racing in your browser
FPV Drone Racer 3D puts you in the seat of a racing drone, or rather behind its camera. FPV stands for first-person view: real drone racers wear goggles that show exactly what a tiny camera on the front of the drone sees, and they fly at incredible speeds through gates hanging in the air. This game recreates that feeling in your browser. Tilt forward and the world rushes at you, the gate frames flash past, and you lean into turns as the drone banks. It is fast, a little dizzy and very exciting.
If first person is too intense, switch to the chase camera (press C or pick it before the race) and watch your drone from just behind. It is much easier to learn that way.
How a racing drone flies
A drone has four propellers. To move, it tilts: lean forward and it speeds forward, lean sideways and it slides sideways. This game uses angle mode, the beginner-friendly mode real pilots learn first: your stick sets how far the drone tilts, and when you let go it levels out. W and S tilt forward and back, A and D roll left and right, the left and right arrow keys turn the drone, and the up and down arrows climb and descend. Let go of the up and down arrows and the drone holds its height automatically, so you can focus on steering.
Three arenas, eight tracks
The warehouse is an indoor course under the roof lights, with orange shelving racks full of boxes, a balcony and blue tunnels to fly through. The stadium is a floodlit night race with cheering stands, tall light towers and purple obstacles in the middle of the pitch, including a dive gate high above the grass. The forest park is a daytime course that weaves between pine trees and rocks. Tracks include First Flight, Shelf Slalom, Tunnel Run, Stadium Loop, Night Dive, Park Slalom, Forest Weave and the three-lap Grand Prix.
Race or Time Trial
In Race mode you line up against three rival drones: Zip, Buzz and Volt. They fly the racing line at their own speed and slow down for tight corners. Finish first for three stars, second for two and third for one. In Time Trial, beat the gold time for three stars, silver for two and bronze for one. Your best time on every track is saved, and the speed in km/h is shown at the top.
Tips from the pilots
Look at the orange gate after the one you are flying through, and start turning before you reach the cyan one. Small tilts are faster than big ones in tight sections, because a hard stop wastes time. Keep a steady height and use the up and down arrows only when a gate is higher or lower. In the warehouse, fly above the racks only if the gate is up there; the roof is lower than you think. Crashing costs two seconds and a restart from the last gate, so a clean, steady lap often beats a wild one.
Drone colours
Stars unlock new drone colours: Hot Pink, Lime Bolt and Gold Racer. There are 24 stars to win, three on each track, and every star also opens the next track.
Play anywhere
FPV Drone Racer 3D runs in modern browsers on computers, Chromebooks and tablets with no download and no account. On touch screens, two thumb sticks appear: the left one climbs and turns, the right one tilts and rolls, just like a real drone controller. Stars and best times are saved only in your browser, and there is nothing to buy. See the Parents & Safety page for more.
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Race helicopters over the islands in Heli Race 3D, deliver parcels by drone in Drone Delivery City or fly a model plane in RC Plane Flyer. Every copter and drone game is on our Helicopter Games page.
Frequently asked questions
What does FPV mean?
First-person view: you see what a camera on the front of the drone sees, like real drone racers wearing video goggles. You can switch to a chase camera at any time with C.
How do I control the drone?
W and S tilt forward and back, A and D roll sideways, the left and right arrows turn and the up and down arrows climb and descend. Let go of the arrows and the drone holds its height.
Why did I crash?
Gate frames, walls, shelves and trees are solid. Hitting one fast crashes the drone back to the last gate with a 2 second penalty.
How do stars work?
Race: 3 stars for 1st, 2 for 2nd, 1 for 3rd against three rival drones. Time Trial: gold, silver and bronze times.
Can I play on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Two thumb sticks appear: the left one climbs and turns, the right one tilts and rolls.
Is it free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser with no download, account or purchases.