HUANG Yueqi
"With VR goggles and a controller in hand, the drone allows me to immerse myself in the joy of flying through the skies."
known as
Ricky
BORN
2007
Team / Club
Guangzhou KEXIANG Club
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
- Placed 5th in the 2024 FAI Drone Racing World Cup in Turkey.
- Competed in the FAI World Cup 6 times: In 2023 in Serbia, and in 2024 in the Phillipines, South Korea, Bulgaria, Serbia and Turkey.
- “National Third-Level Athlete” in China (2021)
- “National Athlete of Excellence" in China (2024)
BIO
It was back in 2018, aged just 11, that he was introduced to FPV drone racing sport at the Guangzhou KEXIANG FPV Club. Fast forward to 2024 and at the FAI Drone Racing World Cup he achieved a total score that placed him 11th in the world and 1st in China.
A key member of the Guangdong Province Aeromodelling Team, Huang has participated in several domestic competitions, winning four gold medals, six silver and three bronze medals, and deservedly earning the praise of the Chinese National Drone Team's head coach, Mr. Li Xidong.
His performances have gained him major recognition in his home nation of China - in 2024 he received the title of “National Athlete of Excellence", the highest honour for Chinese athletes.
Other activities
Currently a Senior III High School student from Guangzhou No.2 High School, Huang will attend the China National College Entrance Examination in June 2025. A dedicated student, Huang is training for The World Games 2025 alongside his academic studies. He has the backing of his family and says, "With the support of my parents, I have been able to pursue both my studies and flying simultaneously, achieving recognition both domestically and internationally."
THE World Games 2025
What are your goals for this competition?
"I want to help my country to win the team race champion, and also do my best for my personal race."
How is training going for the event?
"I am currently preparing for the China National College Entrance Examination on June 2025 which relates to my future development, so I need to focus on my studies and so I have less time for training. But once I finish the exam I will commence intensive training for two months, amounting to around 40 hours per week."
What are your expectations?
"I travelled to Turkey, South Korea, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Philippines for the FAI World Cup competitions, which is a great satisfaction for me, and I made lots of foreign friends through international races, so I'm looking forward to participating in this global event. I can't wait to make some nice friendships at The World Games, and get a good placement in the race."
