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May 30, 2017 12:06 PM

Drone race in Sanford Saturday

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A quadcopter comes in for a landing during a race in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. The machines carry cameras that allow their pilots to guide them using first-person view goggles.
A quadcopter comes in for a landing during a race in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. The machines carry cameras that allow their pilots to guide them using first-person view goggles. Liz Condo newsobserver.com
Philip Carter of Youngsville races his quadcopter alongside his fellow pilots in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Pilots attempted to complete 3 laps through the course in under 2 minutes.
Philip Carter of Youngsville races his quadcopter alongside his fellow pilots in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Pilots attempted to complete 3 laps through the course in under 2 minutes. Liz Condo newsobserver.com
Max Dorsey of Durham steers his quadcopter during a race in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017.
Max Dorsey of Durham steers his quadcopter during a race in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Liz Condo newsobserver.com
Harry Powell of Cary makes adjustments to his quadcopter during a race in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017.
Harry Powell of Cary makes adjustments to his quadcopter during a race in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Liz Condo newsobserver.com
Brad Williams of Zebulon operates his quadcopter during a race in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Pilots attempted to complete 3 laps through the course in under 2 minutes.
Brad Williams of Zebulon operates his quadcopter during a race in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Pilots attempted to complete 3 laps through the course in under 2 minutes. Liz Condo newsobserver.com
Harry Powell of Cary pilots his quadcopter before a race in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. A former Air Force pilot, Powell says he had only been flying a quadcopter for about 4 days.
Harry Powell of Cary pilots his quadcopter before a race in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. A former Air Force pilot, Powell says he had only been flying a quadcopter for about 4 days. Liz Condo newsobserver.com
Andy Smith, from left, Max Dorsey, and James Coleman line-up before the start of a quadcopter race in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Participants attempted to complete 3 laps around the course in under 2 minutes.
Andy Smith, from left, Max Dorsey, and James Coleman line-up before the start of a quadcopter race in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Participants attempted to complete 3 laps around the course in under 2 minutes. Liz Condo newsobserver.com
Kiel Dantzler of Raleigh waits to place his quadcopter on the starting line before a timed race in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017.
Kiel Dantzler of Raleigh waits to place his quadcopter on the starting line before a timed race in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Liz Condo newsobserver.com
Harry Powell, from left, Andy Smith, and Carter Hegg, 13, lay their quadcopters on the starting line during a race event in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Egg says he has been flying radio-controlled planes since he was 7.
Harry Powell, from left, Andy Smith, and Carter Hegg, 13, lay their quadcopters on the starting line during a race event in Sanford, N.C. on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Egg says he has been flying radio-controlled planes since he was 7. Liz Condo newsobserver.com
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