Agustin Zanoli lived an active life before an accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. Now he's turning to drones to give him the adrenaline rush many thought he could never get again. 

Growing up, Zanoli was always on the hunt for adrenaline. He rode motorbikes and ATVs, and enjoyed skiing in his native Argentina. But in 2012, just a few weeks shy of his high school graduation, an ATV accident left him paralyzed from the neck down.

Despite his dramatic injuries, Agustin stayed on track with most of his plans. He began studying mechanical engineering at university, and took up power soccer. But the adrenaline rush was missing. That is, until a friend heard aeronautical engineer Daniel Sequeiros speaking about racing drones at a conference, and contacted him to see if it would be possible for Agustin to get involved in the sport.

Using a virtual reality headset that interprets head movements, Agustin can fly the drone hands-free. A mouthpiece lets him dictate the speed, which can reach up to 100 kilometers per hour. The drone’s camera lets him choose his course and immerse himself in the flight, evoking that rush he loves.