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How is it Organized?
Drone racing can be boiled down
to three primary leagues. The most
accessible and widespread league is
MultiGP, which governs and
sanctions drone racing events
internationally. The organization
frequently hosts competition-based
tournaments, but also free-fly
gatherings and other casual events as
a way to execute both grassroots and
professional racing initiatives,
increasing the sport’s accessibility.
The Drone Racing League, or
DRL, is a television program where
pilots are filmed competing in drone
races. Pilots are invited to participate
in several races as a part of a global
racing circuit and the races air on
ESPN, NBC Sports, SKY Sports, and
others. Available in over 75 countries
and airing on mainstream stations,
the DRL has been instrumental in
drone racing’s growth in popularity.
The final primary league is the
IUDRO, or the International
University Drone Racing
Organisation, which is the world’s
first drone racing league that globally
regulates and organizes inter-
university drone racing events.
Anybody who intimately knows
sports understands how important
university involvement is before the
professional level and the IUDRO
provides not only entertainment but
a chance for students to hone their
skills before entering the professional
circuit.
Drone racing, like esports, is
ushering in a new era of technology-
based sporting events. While
popularity is still growing for drone
racing, the future looks bright for
this high-octane sport. If you’re
ready to take on a new hobby, you
can find races to watch on the DRL
website. ■