# The Drone Racing League: Sports, New York, United States

> The Drone Racing League: The Drone Racing League (DRL) is a leading global drone racing circuit and technology company based in New York, NY.

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# The Drone Racing League

The Drone Racing League (DRL) is a leading global drone racing circuit and technology company based in New York, NY.

Funding reported Last round: Series C

Sports New York, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2015 11 years old
- **Team:** 33 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $67M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series C Jun 2019

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## About The Drone Racing League

The Drone Racing League (DRL) is a leading global drone racing circuit and technology company based in New York, NY.

Founded in 2015 by Nicholas Horbaczewski, DRL features elite FPV (First-Person-View) pilots racing custom-built drones at speeds up to 90 mph through intricate 3D courses in iconic locations worldwide, including Las Vegas, Miami, Singapore, and Berlin. The league hosts high-stakes, invite-only races that offer an immersive experience for fans. DRL organizes six major live racing events each year and broadcasts its races on prominent networks such as NBC, Twitter, and Sky Sports, reaching 250 million households in over 140 countries. The company also offers the DRL Simulator, an FPV racing game available on various platforms, and has launched the AIRR Circuit, an autonomous drone racing series that utilizes artificial intelligence. With a dedicated fan base of 75 million and partnerships with brands like ESPN and the U.S. Air Force, DRL aims to elevate FPV drone racing into a mainstream sport.

## What company datasets say The Drone Racing League raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$67M** in dollars

Last round **Series C**

Last round size **$26M**

Last round date **Jun 2019**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Sports
- **Industry code:** NAICS 71121, 512110, SIC 7999, 7941
- **Region:** New York
- **Part of:** Finite X Reality
- **Revenue:** $4.9M a year, as listed

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