The Drone Racing League

Flying to an infinite future... We’re thrilled to announce that the Drone Racing League has entered an agreement to be acquired by Infinite Reality (iR), a leading global provider of cutting-edge virtual, AI-powered immersive experiences, for $250 million. Since our launch in 2016, we have: - ?? put drones at the center of culture -?? reimagined sports through groundbreaking technology - ?? electrified nearly 100 million fans with high-speed drone races - ?? dominated social media with viral drone videos - ?? unveiled award-winning STEM programs? - ?? elevated the world’s best pilots as the most competitive drone racers and sought-after Hollywood drone cinematographers Together with Infinite Reality, we will accelerate the future of technology-driven media and entertainment, blurring the line between the digital and the real like never before with professional drone racing stadiums, a Formula One inspired global circuit of Championship DRL events and AI-powered immersive experiences that bring partners, pilots and fans closer to the action and with each other. Nicholas Horbaczewski will be promoted to Infinite Reality Global President and Rachel Jacobson (Rosen) to President, Global Business Ventures and Partnerships, and the DRL team will join iR, working with their CEO John A., CBO Amish Shah, CMO Karina Kogan and incredible team. Read all about the news: bit.ly/49Xj4Gk

Huge congrats to everyone who competed in our Pfizer DRL AI Flight Competition! Engineers from around the globe submitted impressive AI code to predict the fastest flight line in our virtual Pfizer Innovation Center. A special shout-out to our winner, Kaan Beyduz, recent Master of Engineering graduate of University of California, Berkeley! Well done, Kaan! Stay tuned for more exciting challenges and opportunities to innovate with us.

Being part of a global leader in innovation and immersive experiences definitely has its advantages. ?? Watch our iconic race gates come to life in Infinite Reality's new 3D website builder! See how easy it is to create your own 3D space with iR Studio, using ready-made assets or importing your own custom models. Sign up now and get free access for a limited time: https://lnkd.in/gu3nyE3G

?? 2025 PILOT ROSTER JUST DROPPED ?? We're excited to welcome seven veterans and five rookie pilots to the #DroneRacingLeague in 2025. These incredibly talented drone pilots will be taking to the skies at the DRL U.S. Air Force Miami Invitational on February 1st in Miami, Florida. And it's not too late to grab your tickets! For information on how to purchase tickets, please visit DRL.io. See you in Miami!

Pfizer's global recruitment team is thrilled to unveil a partnership with The Drone Racing League, the world’s premier, professional drone racing property, who shares our commitment to innovate through technology to reach a tailor-made audience of 90 million young fans who gravitate towards STEM. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMrCmBKb Harnessing the excitement of drone racing to attract and develop our next generation of tech talent, the Pfizer DRL A.I. Flight Competition will invite college and university students to use A.I. to track and predict a drone flight path in a virtual environment, the Pfizer Innovation Center. Pfizer and the Drone Racing League, in our unparalleled lanes, are not just changing the game — we’re creating a new one, and we’re excited for everyone to join us in our race towards the next frontier in science.

We’re thrilled to announce that today, we launched a groundbreaking partnership with Pfizer, a global leader in biotechnology, to recruit and inspire artificial intelligence (A.I.) engineers. With a shared commitment to technology and innovation, Pfizer is our first healthcare brand partner. Starting today, their inaugural Pfizer DRL A.I. Flight Competition, a global A.I. coding challenge, will engage our tailor-made tech-setter audience of 90 million young fans who gravitate towards STEM careers. Harnessing the excitement of drone racing to attract and develop Pfizer’s next generation of tech talent, the Pfizer DRL A.I. Flight Competition will invite college and university students to use A.I. to track and predict a drone flight path in a virtual environment, the Pfizer Innovation Center. This simulated course, featuring towering lab equipment and collaborative workspaces, celebrates the breakthroughs that happen at Pfizer’s state-of-the-art headquarters across the world. Participants will compete for a grand prize trip to Miami to experience our upcoming championship race, the DRL United States Air Force Miami Invitational on Saturday, February 1st at loanDepot park, home to MLB’s Miami Marlins.? Think you can win? Enter at PfizerDRL.com. #coding #AI #innovation

Today, we salute our veterans and their contributions to STEM excellence. Together, we’re building the future of drone racing and beyond. #DroneRacingLeague #VeteransDay #USAirForce

DRL ?? United States Air Force ?? Who's ready for more DRL racing? We’re thrilled to announce our expanded partnership with the United States Air Force and unveil our next Championship event. ?? Join us for the DRL U.S. Air Force Miami Invitational on February 1, 2025 at loanDepot park in Miami to watch the world's best drone racing pilots compete to take the top spot on the podium. ??? https://irlty.io/drlmiami

As we fly to new heights with our new owners at Infinite Reality, we're excited to unveil epic job openings at the sport from the future... which includes the Head of the Drone Racing League. This experienced and visionary leader will oversee all operational functions of DRL, manage our incredible team of brilliant tech, events and marketing leaders, and skyrocket our next phase of growth. Think this is a fit for you? Apply below.?

From Derek Jeter to Drone Racing, DRL VP of PR & Marketing Melanie Wallner covers sports, culture, and tech in this great interview with The Clios. Read up on her insights and perspectives on Lindsay Berra’s “It Ain’t Over” documentary about her grandfather, Yogi Berra, the United States Air Force's commitment to invest in women pilots through DRL’s Women Taking Flight DEI program, Infinite Reality’s strategic acquisition of the most immersive sports entertainment property, and how sports unites fans across the globe.