RIZZO Luisa (ITA)
"It’s always worth trying to chase a dream"
known as
LeoOnFire
born
2002
Team / Club
XBlades Racing
Competition History
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Best result in a FAI Drone Racing World Cup: 4th place
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Best result in the FAI World Drone Racing Championships: 1st place in the women’s final.
Bio
Rizzo started FPV drone racing back in 2017 when her father thought that using a radio controller to fly drones could be a fun way to keep her moving her hands as she is affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
This determined pilot is always motivated to improve and the sport of drone racing gave her the drive to get faster and faster, especially when she raced against other pilots. She says, "One thing I really love about this sport is that we all have the same opportunities and we fly all together, with no differences of gender, age or disability."
Since 2018, Rizzo has competed in numerous FAI drone racing events. She has clocked up "at least 15 World Cups" and has participated in three FAI World Championships: 2018, 2023 and 2024. One of Rizzo's most memorable experiences was the FAI World Drone Racing Championship in Hangzhou, China, in November 2024: her hard work paid off with her first gold medal! "The emotion to hear the national anthem played for me was unforgettable," she remembers.
Other major achievements in drone racing were her Guinness world record in 2018 and winning 2nd place in The World Games Athlete of The Year contest in 2023.
This ambitious pilot says, "One thing I always say is that it’s always worth trying to chase a dream. That’s what I do everyday, because if I want, I can."
Other activities
Rizzo studies cinematography and arts at university, and one of her dreams is to work with drones on movie sets, where she has already had some experience. Rizzo also plays another sport: Powerchair Football, which allows people with physical disabilities to play football using special wheelchairs.
THE World Games 2025
What are your goals for The World Games this year?
"My goal for The World Games 2025 is to reach the Top 10 in the drone racing."
How often do you train?
"I train about 2-3 times a week, I try to fly at least 100 batteries every month."
What are your hopes for the competition?
"I hope more people will be inspired and curious to know more about drone racing, maybe even become new pilots."
