Physical Drone Game
Small drones become moving targets in a contained play area, with lighting and scores that show the result.
Planned aircraft and game indicators
Each Arena drone weighs under 250 g. LEDs show whether a target is active or marked out, so players can follow the game without looking away from the aircraft.
Green: active
Red: marked out
Under 250 g
Compact FPV aircraft built for supervised Arena rounds.
LED state indicators
A visible state change lets players and spectators see the result of an interaction.
Protective TPU capsule
A flexible TPU rubber capsule encloses the electronics, helping protect the technology and cushion contact for safer handling and play.
Parallax Arena is a real-world FPV drone-game project. Small drones, targets, lighting and scoring are designed for supervised rounds without projectiles or kinetic engagement.
In development. Final kit contents, pricing and delivery are not confirmed. Request Arena information.
Feedback during the round
Target interactions change the game state and score. Staff reset the system between rounds.
Patent Pending
Patent pending: 64/075,113. Development focuses on supervised venue and operator use.
Non-Projectile Training
Parallax Arena does not shoot, launch, or fire objects at drones. Arena interactions are built around wireless-based, non-kinetic training aids, visible feedback, and operator-supervised rounds.
Arena Go! platform integration
Arena Go! is designed to interface with almost any unmanned aircraft (UAS) or unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), turning RC toys and existing platforms into training targets.
The Arena system can move between air and ground platforms, with LED state indicators that help players identify their target and follow the round.
From quadcopters and fixed-wing aircraft to ground vehicles: bring the platform, add Arena Go!, and use it in supervised training.
Explore Arena Go! →Venue Attraction Concept
Arena for venues and live events.
Arena can be configured as a staffed attraction for fairs, activity venues and events. Contained flight and visible scores help participants and spectators follow short rounds.
The layout below illustrates one installation format. Space, containment and staffing are planned with each operator.
What You're Looking At
A supervised drone-game environment.
This illustration shows an Arena installation with contained flight, target zones and visible scoring. Final layouts are matched to the venue.
Netted or bounded play space with operator-supervised entry, reset, and round flow.
Small FPV-class drones used as visible game elements inside the configured area.
Target zones, obstacles, lighting, and score feedback designed around short scored rounds.
Staff manage scoring, resets and the flow of each round from the operator station.
Modular Layout Concept
Venue layout planning
Flight zones, obstacles and target positions are arranged around the available space and the intended game.
The layout can be adapted to the venue, audience, and game format.
What It Is
What players and operators do.
Players respond to moving drone targets and follow the round objective. Lighting shows target state, while scoring records the result.
An operator supervises flight, manages the round and resets the system. Scores and timing give participants something to compare when they repeat the exercise.
- Defined physical environment with clear game boundaries
- Target zones, obstacles, sensors, lighting, and scoring for structured rounds
- Visible feedback that lets players and observers understand the round
- Non-projectile, non-kinetic interaction model with no objects fired inside the arena
- Operator-supervised rounds and resets
- Scores, timing, footage, and scenario notes for review
Parallax Lazarus
Lazarus: research to support Arena operators.
Lazarus is research into using AI to interpret Arena activity and help an operator follow the round. It is a separate research effort within the Arena development program.
The work examines target-state recognition, event records and operator prompts. These functions remain in development and are not promised as features of the first kit release.
Read target zones, round state, and visible arena activity.
Help an operator review score events, timing and resets.
The operator remains responsible for the round and reset.
How It Works
How a round works.
Set an objective, run the round, review the result and reset for another attempt.
Configure
Define the physical space, target zones, obstacles, operator role, scoring format, and round duration.
Fly
Small FPV drones move through the defined arena under operator oversight and a clear round structure.
Interact
Players follow the objective and respond to moving targets. LEDs show changes in target state.
Score
Record target events and timing so participants can compare attempts.
Repeat
Review the result with participants, reset the game and try again.
Arena Components
What makes up an Arena installation.
An installation combines aircraft, game hardware and an operator station. The equipment is selected for the venue and intended activity.
Equipment, flight boundaries, and staffing depend on the venue and intended format.
- Small FPV drones and controller workflow
- Target zones, obstacles, and round boundaries
- Sensors, lighting, visual feedback, and scoring logic
- Operator control station for reset, oversight, and round flow
- Reviewable outputs such as score, timing, footage, and notes
Experience Modes
Ways to use Arena.
Operators can choose a format that fits their venue and audience.
Venue Game
A supervised drone game for arcades, activity venues and live events.
Request Arena informationSTEM Learning
A hands-on way to explain drone control, sensors, scoring, safety boundaries, and systems thinking.
Discuss a STEM concept →Familiarization
Structured exposure for teams that need to understand FPV movement, visibility, control limits, and decision timing.
Request Arena informationOperator Practice
Practice round setup, scoring, resets and operator oversight before welcoming players.
Request Arena informationFirst kit release
A 15-drone kit concept.
The illustration shows a 15-drone kit concept. Final configurations, availability, pricing and delivery are not confirmed.
Price TBA
Request Arena informationVenue and operator inquiries.
Tell us about a venue or training application you would like the Arena project to support.
Request Arena informationSpecs & Boundaries
Agree on the installation requirements.
We review the flight area, containment, audience access, staffing and equipment with you before installation.
Development Roadmap
Development and venue planning.
System development
Development work connects controller inputs, drone-node feedback and scoring. Arena availability, final equipment and delivery are not confirmed.
Arena development inquiries
Share your audience, venue, operating constraints and learning goals so the scope can be discussed.
Venue requirements
Venue discussions help identify requirements and development priorities.
Who Should Reach Out
Venue and operator requirements
The first release is for venues and operators ready to plan and run an Arena installation. Schools, museums and event organizations can also discuss their requirements.
An initial discussion establishes whether your space and team are suited to an installation before you consider an order.
Arena FAQ
Questions about the first Arena release.
Development, venue requirements and operation.
Is Parallax Arena available now?
Parallax Arena is in development. Arena availability and delivery are not confirmed. Venues and operators can register interest now.
Who should reach out?
Venues, schools, museums and event organizations can discuss installation interests and development requirements.
Is Parallax Arena indoor or outdoor?
Arena can be configured for indoor or outdoor sites. Layout, containment, staffing and aircraft are matched to the venue and operating requirements.
How is safety handled?
Operators supervise each round. Flight boundaries, containment and site procedures are agreed before operation.
Does Parallax Arena shoot anything at the drones?
No. Arena uses wireless-based, non-projectile scoring. It does not shoot, launch, or fire objects at drones.
Is this a finished product?
No. Parallax Arena remains in development. Availability, final equipment, pricing and delivery are not confirmed. Contact us about the current scope and development status.
Can the system support education or museum exhibits?
Yes. Arena can introduce flight control, sensors, electronics and scoring to students and museum visitors.
Next Step
Register for the Arena development project.
Tell us about your venue, audience, space and operating team so we can discuss development requirements and next steps.
Why It Matters
FPV familiarization context
This frontline footage shows the speed and visibility challenges of small FPV drones. It provides context for our familiarization work; it is not footage of a Parallax training event.
Repeatability
FPV observation and equipment recognition
Training gives participants repeated exposure to drone movement, sound, distance, and visibility. Sessions can include equipment inspection, flight demonstrations, and a review of what participants observed.
Aircraft movement
Watch how a small drone changes direction and how its apparent speed changes with distance.
Equipment recognition
Become familiar with the airframes, cameras, antennas, and controls that make up an FPV system.
Public safety familiarization
Introduce personnel to drone behavior and the equipment they may encounter around events and infrastructure.
Review after the session
Discuss observations and questions while the equipment and demonstration are still fresh.
FPV training services are available separately from the Arena development project.