The Drone Racing League (DRL) today announced key multi-year, international partners and sponsors ahead of its 2017 race season. In February, DRL introduced Allianz as the title sponsor of DRL’s elite race circuit, leveraging the insurance brand’s motor racing sponsorship heritage to bring the “Sport of the Future” to a rapidly growing worldwide audience. Allianz and previously … [Read more...] about DRL Announces Partners for 2017 Racing Season; Raises $20 million in Series B Round
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Drone Racing League Announces Global Race, to Collaborate With Amazon Prime’s “The Grand Tour”
The Drone Racing League (DRL) announced they will be collaborating with the Amazon Prime Video series The Grand Tour as part of its 2017 Allianz World Championship Race in London. This will include a custom Grand Tour Finish Gate at the World Championship race at the Alexandra Palace. "As devoted fans of The Grand Tour we can't think of a better entertainment … [Read more...] about Drone Racing League Announces Global Race, to Collaborate With Amazon Prime’s “The Grand Tour”
You Can Place a Professional Bet on Who Will the the Allianz World Championship Drone Race
Drone racing is a lot of fun . . . for the racers. But drone racing leagues have been challenged in finding a way to attract spectators and make a profit. The Drone Racing League (DRL), a major drone racing association, is working with Betfair to up the ante on spectator excitement. The two organizations today announced a partnership to offer race betting at the final race of … [Read more...] about You Can Place a Professional Bet on Who Will the the Allianz World Championship Drone Race
Smart Kid Raises ~$6 Mill and Starts Drone Company – Watch Out
Teal is a remarkable drone company for several reasons. First, it raised ~$6 million from angel investors including Peter Thiel. Second, it is a US based firm manufacturing drones for the consumer market. Third, it was started by a high school student who has infused his company with his passion for flight as fun. Their drone, the Sport, is designed for racing and, according to … [Read more...] about Smart Kid Raises ~$6 Mill and Starts Drone Company – Watch Out
Georgia Tech Wins Big at First US College Drone Racing Championship
Last weekend drone racing got its first big break on the college circuit, as the inaugural US College Drone Racing Championship took place at Purdue University, Indiana. Supported by MultiGP and The Academy of Model Aeronautics, the 2017 Collegiate Drone Racing Champions featured participants from 27 colleges and universities, with 48 pilots in total. It's hoped that the … [Read more...] about Georgia Tech Wins Big at First US College Drone Racing Championship
