Drone Racing Day Information

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by: Kim Vallez

Posted: Mar 20, 2018 / 12:12 PM MDT / Updated: Mar 20, 2018 / 12:12 PM MDT

Some of the best drone pilots will be coming to Albuquerque this weekend.

Members of Southwest Pod Racing will show off their skills at Drone Racing Day.

Visitors can watch drones face off in a race while learning the innovate form of flight.

The event is Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the International Balloon Museum.

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