“Milk,” The Thai Drone Racing Champion Who Carries Her Country’s Flag to the World Stage
Milk Varrinya Wannaphong is a talented young girl from Thailand. She is a legendary drone racing champion, who has inspired people all over the world.
Early Life and Path to Becoming a Drone Racing Champion
Milk Varrinya Wannaphong started flying drones at just eight years old. Her father was her coach and also her main inspiration. She practiced hard in all kinds of weather. Her goal was to improve her FPV drone racing skills. FPV stands for First Person View. Pilots wear VR glasses to feel like they are inside the cockpit.
Her talent and determination helped her set amazing records. She has also won several world championships.
- In 2018, she became a world champion in the Drone Racing League (DRL). People also call it King of the World. She was the first and youngest woman to win this title.
- In 2019, she won the Drone Champions League (DCL) in Madrid, Spain.
- In 2020, she received the Drone Pilot of the Year award at the FAI Awards.
- In 2022, she won the FIM Drone Racing World Cup in Russia.
- Most recently in 2024, she won the FPV Drone Racing World Championship for the third time.
She is also the first female pilot to rank number one in Freestyle. This category needs high skills and creativity.
Behind the Success: Discipline and Determination of a Drone Racing Champion
What makes Milk so different? The answer is her strong discipline and attitude.
- Discipline: Milk has a strict and regular training schedule. She spends many hours practicing her drone flying. She prepares for all kinds of competition situations.
- Determination: She is always determined to improve herself. She never gives up. She learns from her mistakes in every race. For her, a competition is not just about winning. It is a chance to grow and improve.
- Professionalism: Although she is a young athlete, she is very professional. She is great at preparing and handling pressure. She is also skilled at planning for her competitions.
These qualities make Milk a great role model. She shows what success looks like with skill and dedication.
Milk the Stoic
A few years ago, the drone racer nicknamed “Stone-faced tiger” became famous. This was due to her serious demeanor, as she rarely smiled, even after winning championships.
In 2023, at the age of 16, she brought honor to Thailand once again by securing her third world championship title. She took first place in the women’s individual category at the 2023 World Drone Racing Championship in Namwon, South Korea. She is now 18 years old (as of 2025).
A Young Thai Drone Pilot Inspires a New Generation
Milk is more than a world drone racing champion. She is also a powerful inspiration. She inspires kids and teenagers globally. This is especially true for young women. They are interested in new sports and technology. She has shown that age and gender are not barriers. This is true if you have enough determination and discipline.
Her story has made many people interested in drones. It has also sparked interest in technology. She has created new opportunities for young people. This is for all who dream of becoming a world drone racing champion.
At the FAI Drone Racing Championship 2024 in Hangzhou, China, Thai drone pilot Milk Varrinya Wannaphong secured the title of vice world champion. Despite facing technical challenges with her equipment, the former three-time world drone racing champion demonstrated her incredible skill and determination.
Special thanks to the YouTube channel MILK FPV for the video
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