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Organizations That Govern Drone Racing
Drone racing has grown rapidly in popularity over the past few years and with this growth, several leagues and organizations have emerged to govern the sport. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the different leagues and organizations that govern drone racing globally.
The International Drone Racing Association, Inc. (IDRA) is a professional racing organization that sanctions and governs multiple drone racing events. IDRA’s major events and series’ include the 2017 Challengers Cup, 2016 World Drone Prix, 2016 North America Cup, 2016 GiGA World Masters, and the 2015 California Cup.
The International Drone Racing Association, Inc.
Justin Haggerty founded the company on 3 April 2015 to promote and build drone racing into a world renown sport. Early that summer, Co-Founder Charles Zablan joined the team and began preparing for the 2015 California Cup
Drone Racing League (DRL)
- The Drone Racing League is one of the most popular drone racing leagues in the world. Founded in 2015, the DRL has quickly grown to become one of the premier leagues in the sport. The DRL hosts its own races and also partners with other organizations to host races in different countries. The league has a professional circuit that features some of the top pilots in the world, and it also has a development circuit to help up-and-coming pilots hone their skills.
MultiGP
- MultiGP is a grassroots organization that focuses on building a community of drone racing enthusiasts. The organization has over 20,000 members in more than 1,000 chapters worldwide. MultiGP hosts its own races and also partners with other organizations to host races in different locations. The organization focuses on providing a fun and inclusive environment for pilots of all skill levels.
FAI World Cup
- The FAI World Cup is a series of international drone racing competitions that is sanctioned by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). The FAI is the international governing body for air sports and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee. The World Cup features several races held throughout the year in different countries around the world.
International Drone Racing Association (IDRA)
- The International Drone Racing Association is a global organization that focuses on promoting the sport of drone racing. The organization hosts its own races and also partners with other organizations to host races in different locations. The IDRA has a professional circuit that features some of the top pilots in the world, as well as a development circuit to help up-and-coming pilots hone their skills.
Australian Drone Nationals
- The Australian Drone Nationals is an annual event that features some of the top drone pilots in Australia. The event is sanctioned by the Australian FPV Association and features several different races, including freestyle and time trial competitions. The event also features a trade show where attendees can check out the latest drone racing equipment and technology.
European Drone Racing Championship
- The European Drone Racing Championship is an annual event that features the top drone pilots from around Europe. The event is sanctioned by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale and features several different races, including freestyle and time trial competitions. The event also features a trade show where attendees can check out the latest drone racing equipment and technology.
These are just some of the many leagues and organizations that govern drone racing globally. Whether you’re a professional pilot or a hobbyist, these organizations offer opportunities to compete, improve your skills, and connect with others in the drone racing.
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