You might remember the British teenager who led a team to a $250,000 win at a drone racing event in Dubai back in 2016. Well, he's still flying. Luke Bannister has just set a new world record as part of a promotional event with telecoms giant Vodafone. At the 25th edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the famous race track in England was the scene of a world record … [Read more...] about Vodafone Xblades Drone Sets New Tilt-Rotor Speed Record
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DRL Announces 2018 Season Partners, Race Locations & Pilots
The Drone Racing League (DRL), has formally announced the launch of the 2018 DRL Allianz World Championship Season. The big reveal includes a smattering of new global partners, fresh pilots competing and several new race locations around the world. The 2018 season will premiere on September 6, 2018 on ESPN. In total, the season will be shown in more than 75 countries across … [Read more...] about DRL Announces 2018 Season Partners, Race Locations & Pilots
DRL Expands into France With Media Partnership and New Race Venue
The Drone Racing League (DRL) has announced further expansion plans that include a new media partnership, a new race venue and further support from title sponsor Allianz. The new race will take place on Saturday, June 16, at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France. The French theme continues with the announcement of a new media partnership with national broadcaster … [Read more...] about DRL Expands into France With Media Partnership and New Race Venue
You’ve Never Seen a Drone Race Like This Before: Pro Aerial League’s Full Contact Championship
More than 800 live spectators and more than 45,000 online watched as The Generals, one of Pro Aerial League's six professional drone racing teams, won the League's 2017-18 season championship last weekend. Drone racing can be one of those sports that is awesome and exciting for participants, and pretty cool to watch in the FPV video format: but less than thrilling for … [Read more...] about You’ve Never Seen a Drone Race Like This Before: Pro Aerial League’s Full Contact Championship
The Biggest Name in Drone Racing is Collaborating on Commercial Training
The biggest name in drone racing has announced a collaboration with Aeon Unmanned to support Part 107 training. The International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) will partner with Aeon Unmanned to support the Colorado company’s Part 107 Academy, a one-week training program for commercial drone operators. It's not a pairing that springs to mind for either drone racers or … [Read more...] about The Biggest Name in Drone Racing is Collaborating on Commercial Training
