In what is rapidly becoming DJI's signature blend of style, marketing prowess and a practical way of dealing with drone regulations around the world, the global leader has launched its second drone arena in Japan. The Tokyo JDRONE doesn't look like much from the outside. But on the inside, the JDRONE is a droners' wonderland. "The 5,759-square-foot arena will not only … [Read more...] about DJI Announces First Drone Arena in Japan
Drone Racing
Red Bull. Drone Racing. Of Course.
The Red Bull brand is all about speed. And with a tagline like "Red Bull gives you wings," drone racing seems like an obvious space for Red Bull to bring their unique blend of hipster cool and circus-like production. Red Bull's DR.ONE took place in Spielberg, Austria last week. For the race, Red Bull created "one of the toughest and most unique drone courses ever … [Read more...] about Red Bull. Drone Racing. Of Course.
Parrot Enters the Racing Drone Market with Mambo FPV
News from France: One of the few remaining competitors to DJI, Parrot, has launched a racing drone: The Mambo FPV. Although it's probably more precise to say that Parrot has launched several accessories that make its original Mambo - a $100, modular minidrone - suitable for flying FPV. So it's not the exciting product launch we were hoping for, but we're still expecting a … [Read more...] about Parrot Enters the Racing Drone Market with Mambo FPV
FOX Sports Asia to Broadcast Drone Racing League Events
The Drone Racing League (DRL) has announced FOX Sports Asia as a new broadcast distribution partner for the 2017 Season. The deal will bring high-speed drone competition to millions of households in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia, starting September 7, 2017. DRL programming … [Read more...] about FOX Sports Asia to Broadcast Drone Racing League Events
DR1 Racing Announces the DHL Champions Series Fueled by Mountain Dew
DR1 Racing, an international drone racing organization, has announced the title sponsors and locations for its upcoming 2017 season airing on Eurosport and Fox Sports internationally. DHL, the logistics company, has committed to being a founding partner in DR1 and the title sponsor of the Champions Series. In addition to DHL, Mountain Dew is returning for a second year as the … [Read more...] about DR1 Racing Announces the DHL Champions Series Fueled by Mountain Dew
