In the beaming state of Utah, nestled between mountains, valleys, and everything in-between, a peculiar group of kids have taken up a fascinating hobby. They are not your typical adventurers, but a squad of high-tech wizards referred to as the "Quadcopter Quirkies." Armed with colorful, whizzing drones, they can often be found in open parks, their eyes glued to the sky like they're watching a real-life video game. Led by Dazzling Droo, a kid with a head full of wild, red hair, and a heart full of daring dreams. Droo is no ordinary leader; he wears goggles instead of glasses, and a cape instead of a backpack. Rumor has it, he won his first drone race while he was still in diapers, outmaneuvering a squirrel for the championship title. These Quadcopter Quirkies may look like they’re merely playing, but in reality, they are learning about physics, engineering, and how to master the art of drone flying. Their drones dart around like a swarm of high-tech hummingbirds, ducking and weaving through tree branches and hula-hoops hanging from tall poles. They even host the annual "Utah's Upside-Down Drone Derby," where kids from all over the state come to compete and show off their drone flying skills. The funny thing about these kids is, they don’t just talk in child language. If you listen close enough, you'll hear words like "aerodynamics," "GPS coordinates," and "barometric altitude." Quite a mouthful, right? So, if you're ever in Utah and you see a flock of drones buzzing in the sky, just look down. You might just spot the Quadcopter Quirkies doing their thing, making Utah a little bit cooler one drone flight at a time.

Read more