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MIAMI, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Drone Racing League, the world’s premier professional drone racing property, today announced the twelve elite pilots who will be competing during the DRL U.S. Air Force Miami Invitational. Presented by the U.S. Air Force, the DRL Championship event will take place on Saturday, February 1 at 7pm at loanDepot Park, home of the MLB’s Miami Marlins.
"I'm so excited to return to Miami for the DRL U.S. Air Force Miami Invitational and am super honored to be named the U.S. Air Force Team Pilot this year,” said Evan “Headsup” Turner, 2x DRL World Champion. “This is a world class event for our sport and nothing beats seeing all the amazing fans and families come out to support our pilots, partners and the league. This is going to be incredible! Let's fly, Miami!"
The DRL U.S. Air Force Miami Invitational is set to feature some of the world’s top pilots racing for the championship. The 2025 lineup includes:
The Drone Racing League, acquired by Infinite Reality earlier this year, is returning to Miami, the site of DRL’s first race in 2016. The immersive, high-stakes experience will see twelve leading pilots race high-speed drones through a striking aerial course at speeds up to 90 MPH. Fans will have the opportunity to witness the lightning-fast action and an exhilarating spectacle of lights as the Drone Racing League transforms loanDepot Park into a futuristic 3D racecourse.
Tickets for the DRL U.S. Air Force Miami Invitational are available at drl.io/tickets. For more information on the event including partnerships and cross-promotional opportunities, please contact DroneRacingLeaguePR@hustleandco.com.
About Drone Racing League
Drone Racing League® (DRL) is the world's premier professional drone racing property. The best drone pilots in the world fly in DRL and millions of fans watch them race on top broadcast and streaming platforms. Combining groundbreaking technology and immersive drone racing, DRL is creating a new era of sports that brings high-speed competition across real life and virtual simulation. Founded by Nicholas Horbaczewski in 2015, DRL is privately-held and headquartered in NYC. For more information, visit www.drl.io.
About Infinite Reality
Infinite Reality (iR)™ is an innovation company powering the next generation of digital media, commerce, and community through AI, spatial computing, and other immersive technologies. iR’s suite of cutting-edge software, production, marketing services, and other capabilities empower brands and creators to craft inventive digital experiences that uplevel audience engagement, data ownership, monetization, and brand health metrics. The company is backed by an impressive roster of investors including RSE Ventures, Liberty Media, Lux Capital, Lerer Hippeau, MGM, CAA, T-Mobile Ventures, Courtside VC, Exor, Terracap, IAC, Live Nation, as well as notable individuals such as Steve Aoki, Imagine Dragons, and NBA player Rudy Gobert. For more information, visit theinfinitereality.com.
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