The DRL season consists of four "level" races and a winner takes all World Championship. Pilots earn points throughout the year in the hope of qualifying for the final race, which will take place in a yet to be revealed location. Each contestant has an identical drone, which is hand built and "custom designed" for the tournament. In short, the DRL is a test of the pilots' abilities, rather than their construction skills. They monitor and control their lightweight quadcopter from a first-person perspective, using a VR-style headset and onboard camera. The same feed is, unsurprisingly, what makes the sport so fascinating to watch both online and on TV.

Sky is planning 10, one-hour episodes for the current season, starting next month. The broadcaster will also be working with London & Partners to bring an official DRL race -- the "first professional drone race in the UK," it claims -- to the capital. If you think you've got what it takes to compete, best start practising those flips and barrel rolls in your local park.