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Drone Racing League Brings Championship Drone Race to Las Vegas Strip

The Drone Racing League will return to Las Vegas on Wednesday with its DRL Vegas Championship Race Presented by T-Mobile, the finale of the 2021-22 DRL Algorand World Championship Season. The championship event was scheduled to coincide with the opening night of CES and will feature 12 drone pilots racing high-speed, custom drones at 90 […]

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Federal Aviation Administration Accredits Drone Racing League as Event Organizer

The Drone Racing League has been accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration as the first unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) event organizer and will also participate in the FAA’s Partnership for Safety Plan Program to establish a standardized set of safety protocols for individuals and organizations seeking to conduct unmanned aircraft systems demonstrations, air shows, exhibitions […]

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Former NBA Exec Named President of Drone Racing League

The Drone Racing League has hired Rachel Jacobson as president to oversee global partnerships and media rights deals. Jacobson, who becomes one of the only women presidents at a professional sports league, is the former senior vice president of global partnerships for the NBA. In addition, Jacobson will lead the league’s marketing and business development […]

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Drone Racing League Launches Global Search for Host Locations

For the first time since Drone Racing League was founded in 2015, the professional drone racing sport is launching a global search for six new locations to be a part of its 2019 Allianz World Championship Circuit. Venues will have the opportunity to host events that showcase the world’s best first-person view (FPV) pilots as they race custom-built […]

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Drone Racing League Extends Partnership With Allianz

The Drone Racing League and insurance company Allianz have announced a five-year extension of their title sponsorship agreement of the DRL Championship Race Series as well as the launch of a new professional drone race that will be held at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France, on June 16. Additionally, the Drone Racing League announced a […]

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