Drones, DJs and virtual reality headline Navy Yard party
The piercing whine of drones hurtling at 90 mph around a fluorescent 3D course and the roar of hundreds of fans shook the cavernous Agger Fish warehouse at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Friday night during one of the most memorable parties of the summer.
It was the Drone Racing League’s first live New York event, and sponsors Allianz and BMW put on a red-carpet show, with four rounds of precision drone racing (including some spectacular smashups), immersive virtual reality experiences, a live DJ, abundant finger food and an open bar.
Attendees mingled with professional drone pilots, played drone computer games and got the chance to fly like a bird — for a few virtual-reality induced minutes, at least.