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Drone Racing League

Aviation · New York City, United States · Founded 2015

The Drone Racing League (DRL) is a cutting-edge sports and entertainment company that specializes in professional drone racing. The company organizes high-speed drone races featuring custom-built drones that can reach speeds of up to 90 MPH. These races are conducted through intricate 3D courses, offering a thrilling experience akin to a real-life video game. The DRL primarily serves tech-savvy sports enthusiasts, drone hobbyists, and a younger demographic that enjoys high-adrenaline sports. Operating in the global sports and entertainment market, DRL has carved out a niche by combining advanced drone technology with competitive racing. The company broadcasts its events on major sports networks such as NBC, NBC Sports, Sky Sports, and FOX Sports Asia, among others. This extensive media coverage helps DRL reach a wide audience, enhancing its brand visibility and attracting sponsorships. DRL's business model is multifaceted. It generates revenue through several streams: broadcasting rights, sponsorship deals, ticket sales for live events, and merchandise sales. Additionally, the company offers a DRL Simulator, a virtual platform where users can experience drone racing, which serves as both a training tool and an additional revenue source. In summary, The Drone Racing League is at the forefront of merging sports with technology, offering a unique and exhilarating experience for its audience. By leveraging media partnerships and innovative technology, DRL has established itself as a leader in the emerging field of professional drone racing. Keywords: Drone Racing, High-Speed Drones, FPV, Sports Entertainment, Global Broadcast, Sponsorships, Tech-Savvy, Competitive Racing, DRL Simulator, Custom-Built Drones.

Investors

15 investors on Drone Racing League's cap table

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Seed 1 investor entered at this stage
Max Ventures
Series A 11 investors entered at this stage
Hearst Ventures
Rikard Steiber
RSE Ventures
Sky
Courtside Ventures
World Wrestling Entertainment
Lux Capital
Lerer Hippeau
Liberty Media
CRCM Ventures
Allianz X
Series B+ 3 investors entered at this stage
Algorand
Progression Fund
Threadneedle Ventures

Global footprint

Where Drone Racing League has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
4 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇹🇷 Turkey6.7%
🇨🇦 Canada6.7%
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka6.7%
4 countries shown

Talent graph

The shape of Drone Racing League's talent

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16 team members profilednamed & role-tagged by Dealroom
34 employeestotal headcount
1 executives & foundersidentified by name
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Drone Racing League

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