

First-Ever Mind-Controlled Drone Race – San Francisco
🧠 Step into the Future of Esports and Entertainment
On November 14th, witness the world’s first-ever mind-controlled drone race, powered by Black Swan’s groundbreaking brain-computer interface (BCI) technology.
Players won’t use controllers — instead, drones will fly directly from the power of thought, navigating through a high-tech obstacle course in real time. This first-of-its-kind showcase blends cutting-edge neuroscience, drone racing, and immersive entertainment, opening the door to the next generation of competitive sports.
Expect an electrifying night filled with:
⚡ Live drone races controlled by players’ brain signals
🎮 Esports-style competition meets futuristic technology
🖤 A Black Swan debut that redefines what’s possible
🍕 Food and drinks provided
🚀 VCs and top deep-tech founders will be attending
🎤 Hardware and AI demo performances live on stage
Schedule
6:00–6:30 PM — Check-in & networking
6:30–6:45 PM — Welcome, safety briefing + words from sponsors Puzzle & AngelList
6:45–7:15 PM — Hardware Startup Showcase (To Be Announced) + group photo
📡 Radar That Tracks Stealth Aircrafts
🛰️ Drone Transformer – a transforming drone setup
🧍♂️ Humanoid Robot
🧤 Gloves that Control Music – hardware + gesture control demo
7:15–7:30 PM — Break + race course reset
7:30–9:00 PM — Mind-Controlled Drone Race
9:00–9:15 PM — Break
915:00–9:30 PM — Awards + group photo
9:30–10:00 PM — Mingle
📍 When: Friday, November 14th
📍 Where: Founders Cafe @ AngelList
🎟 Spots are limited — join us for this historic launch where the future flies from your mind.
Special thanks to our sponsors Puzzle and AngelList.
About Puzzle
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