KIM MinJae (KOR)
"I am aiming my goals for first places in junior and overall."
known as
MINJAE
born
2008
Team / Club
Kinetico (Wukong)
Competition History
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FAI Drone Racing World Cup: junior champion and overall champion twice
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FAI World Drone Racing Championships: junior champion, and placed 4th overall twice
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DCL league in Xblades racing 2023 Champion
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Games of the Future 2024 in Kazan, Russia, 1st place
Bio
It was Kim's mother who suggested he might be interested in drone racing - and it turns out she was right! He began in 2018 and quickly realised he had a natural talent. Dedicated to his training and competing, he especially enjoys the competition atmosphere and racing alongside the best at international competitions.
With a philosophical attitude, Kim always takes something away from each experience, whether he wins or not, saying, "I feel rewarded for all the practice I've put in, even if I lose, I always learn something, which motivates me to become a better version of myself."
His most memorable competition was in 2023 at the FAI World Drone Racing Championships where he placed 4th overall, despite being a junior competitor.
Other activities
Dedicated to his sport, Kim decided to switch to homeschooling to follow his dream, and follows the General Educational Development and English as a Foreign Language study programmes to broaden his horizons.
THE World Games 2025
What are your goals for The World Games this year?
"I would say I am aiming my goals for first places in junior and overall."
How will you train for the event?
"I can’t say exactly how many hours I practice because I don’t check the clock when I train. But when I prepare for a huge competition like the World Games 2025, I practice all day. And as always, I will prepare perfectly."
What is your expectation from the competition?
"I am looking forward to competing with the best pilots in one of the biggest drone racing competitions in the world."
