AMES Kalli (USA)
"Don't let anyone underestimate what you can do when you put your mind to it."
known as
kallifpv
born
2006
Team / Club
Team USA
Competition History
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2024 FAI World Drone Racing Championships, 5th female
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2024 Multigp International Open Women's race, 1st place
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Multigp Pro Spec Championship in Sharjah, UAE, 16th place
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2023 Multigp Sport Class Champs, 4th place
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2024 Multigp Pro Class Champs, 29th place
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5+ Pro Spec podium finishes in the US during 2024
Bio
Despite being immersed in drone racing from 2018, Ames is a relative newcomer to putting on the headset herself. But inspiration struck when alongside her drone racer father, she went to The World Games in 2022 (in the USA) to work: building, organising and even checking the racers' equipment. "Utterly impressed is an understatement!" she says, and since then it has been her dream to become the next fastest female pilot in America. Which she achieved!
So The World Games 2025 feels like a "full circle moment" for this single-minded racer, who is motivated to be the best: "I want to fly faster than the women and the men."
One of the best things about the sport is the community, and one of Ames's highlights so far has been travelling to China for the FAI World Drone Racing Championships, and meet the friends she'd made online in real life.
To inspire others, Ames says, "I would like to let people know that they can do anything they put their mind to. Don't let anyone underestimate what you can do when you put your mind to it."
Other activities
Outside of drone racing, Ames is a dedicated student and works part time in daycare and babysitting, also doing drone photography for real estate. Aside from drone racing she also plays golf, video games, and enjoys spending time with friends.
THE World Games 2025
What are your goals for The World Games this year?
"My goal for The World Games 2025 is to perform to my greatest ability. I would like to show the world that I can work hard and accomplish great things. I want to podium in the female category."
How often do you train?
"I fly on simulators everyday and I outside in my yard 2-3 times per week. I will work on consistency and speed."
What are your hopes for the competition?
"I expect to do well in this race and exceed my expectations. I will also have fun and connect with my competitors, who are also my good friends."
