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
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Drone Racing is Racing for Good: IDRA Claims Miracle Flights as Official Charitable Partner
Drones are well suited for saving lives and performing miracles - and the drone industry has been generous in charitable endeavors. Drone racing is not to be left behind. The International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) has announced that Miracle Flights, the nation’s leading health and welfare flight organization, is the official charitable partner for the 2018 Drone Racing … [Read more...] about Drone Racing is Racing for Good: IDRA Claims Miracle Flights as Official Charitable Partner
Former Army Captain and Founder of International Drone Racing Association to Be CEO
The International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) has announced that the company’s founder, Justin Haggerty, will take a full-time role as President & CEO this December, after recently transitioning from the US Army. As a former Captain in the US Army and graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, Haggerty brings the leadership and management skills … [Read more...] about Former Army Captain and Founder of International Drone Racing Association to Be CEO
Drones to Race in Conjunction with NASCAR Event
The International Drone Racing Association (IDRA), which hosted the World Drone Prix in Dubai a year ago,has announced a new partnership with Dover (Del.) International Speedway. The IDRA will hold its USA event at the track famously known as “The Monster Mile” June 2-4, 2017, in conjunction with their NASCAR tripleheader race weekend. The event will be free and open to the … [Read more...] about Drones to Race in Conjunction with NASCAR Event
International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) Launches First Primary Insurance to Cover Drone Pilots Worldwide
The International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) has announced the launch the first primary UAV Aircraft Liability Insurance policy to cover drone pilots worldwide. Included with the rollout of IDRA’s membership service, each IDRA member will be insured, with a US$1,000,000 UAV Liability coverage limit including operations for Recreational Use, UAS training for competitions, … [Read more...] about International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) Launches First Primary Insurance to Cover Drone Pilots Worldwide
