BU Researcher Using Drone Racing to Train AI
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3y ago
In a case of where racing, in this case. Drone Racing has been able to advance the general state of the industry Boston University researchers are using competitive drone racing as a testing ground to advance AI-controlled flight. Wil Koch a researcher as Boston University,  was hooked on racing and the use of FPV, “You put the goggles on and they allow you to see live video transmitting from a camera mount on the drone,” Koch says. It is “by far, the coolest thing.” In an article originally published at Boston University’s’ website.  As a result of a passion for drone racing, and wi ..read more
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Drone Racing League Signs More Sports Deals
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by Jason Reagan
3y ago
Source Drone Racing League The Drone Racing League (DRL) this week announced new first-time partnerships with sports drink BODYARMOR, apparel brand Champion Athleticwear and gaming furniture brand RESPAWN as part of the 2020 DRL Allianz World Championship Season. Throughout the season, DRL pilots battle it out in the DRL SIM, the immersive drone racing video game available on Steam and XBOX. “DRL continues to attract incredible partners, including BODYARMOR, Champion, and RESPAWN,” said DRL President Rachel Jacobson. “Our sport delivers the next generation of fans that are difficul ..read more
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Drone Racing League Wagers Success on Betting Deal
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by Jason Reagan
3y ago
Source: Drone Racing League Genius Sports is betting on the success of drone racing. The global sports data company signed a licensing agreement with the Drone Racing League to launch DRL into the skies of sports betting. “The multi-year partnership will reimagine the gaming landscape, marking an initial step towards creating a first-ever, league-approved drone racing product in the United States,” according to a DRL press release. The agreement will authorize licensed sportsbooks to attract a new audience of drone racing fans into the world of betting. The partnership kicks off as the ..read more
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Drone Racing League Taps Former NBA All-Star to Lead STEM Program
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by Jason Reagan
3y ago
Source: DRL The Drone Racing League today teamed up with two-time NBA Champion and 11-time NBA All-Star Chris Bosh ahead of the 2020 DRL Allianz World Championship Season, which starts tomorrow night. Appointed as Dean of DRL Academy, Bosh will lead the league’s STEM program to inspire the next generation of technologists and digital athletes while “advancing diversity and inclusion in tech and sports,” a DRL press release stated. Bosh and two-time DRL Allianz world champion pilot Jordan “JET” Temkin will teach kids about the science behind the sport of high-speed drone racing ..read more
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by Jason Reagan
3y ago
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DRL Launches Xbox, Announces 2020 Season
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by Jason Reagan
3y ago
Source: DRL The Drone Racing League is coming to Xbox. The league recently announced the launch of the Drone Racing League Simulator on Microsoft’s popular gaming platform. In addition, the DRL is kicking off the 2020 DRL Allianz World Championship Season. A dozen drone pilots will zip through 16 races, premiering on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7pm ET on NBCSN, Twitter, and Facebook Watch. Earlier this year, the DRL sponsored the winner-take-all championship of the 2020 FanDuel DRL SIM Racing Cup, the fantasy, virtual drone racing series. The Allianz Season will also take place in the DRL SIM ..read more
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University Drone Racing League Flies into Simulation Series
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by Jason Reagan
3y ago
Source: IUDRO With the spectator-less sporting world navigating limited, COVID-adjusted game schedules, the world of simulated drone racing is scratching the spectating itch of thrill-seeking fans globally. Most recently, IUDRO (International Universities Drone Racing Organization) launched a drone eSports platform in collaboration with LuGus Studios, a Belgium-based software developer. The Liftoff-IUDRO Series will pit university students in a simulated drone gaming arena fueled by LuGus’ Liftoff gaming brand. So far, more than 150,000 gamers have downloaded Liftoff via streaming service St ..read more
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Drone Racing Virtual Series Concludes Sunday
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by Jason Reagan
4y ago
Source: DRL While live sporting events across the globe have been hampered by the COVID pandemic, drone racing keeps flying fast. On Sunday, the Drone Racing League will present the winner-take-all championship of the 2020 FanDuel DRL SIM Racing Cup, the fantasy, virtual drone racing series, on NBCSN and DRL’s Twitter. Here’s how it works: A dozen elite drone pilots will fly virtual replicas of high-speed, racing drones on the DRL SIM, a true-to-life drone racing video game, from their homes around the world. A DRL spokesperson notes: “Competing to be crowned the FanDuel DRL SIM Cup Champio ..read more
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Virtual Drone Racing Series Benefits COVID Relief
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by Jason Reagan
4y ago
file Drone Racing League’s  fantasy, virtual drone-racing series takes flight Saturday to fund pandemic relief for healthcare facilities. The 2020 FanDuel DRL SIM Racing Cup will feature 12 pilots battling it out on the DRL SIM, a true-to-life drone racing simulator. “Fans tuning in will feel as if they are in the drone’s cockpit as the pros fly digital versions of custom DRL drones through historic DRL maps and never-seen-before tracks, all from their homes around the globe including the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Switzerland,” a DRL statement notes. “DRL authentically m ..read more
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Ex-NBA Exec to Helm Drone Racing League
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by Jason Reagan
4y ago
DRL President, Rachel Jacobson Former NBA SVP of Global Partnerships Rachel Jacobson has been named as the president of the Drone Racing League. Jacobson will be tasked with scaling DRL up, developing new opportunities to engage league partners with more than 250 million global fans. “From hosting live competitions and global esports tournaments to broadcasting and streaming thrilling races on premier international networks like NBC, Twitter and Weibo, DRL has seen an uptick of nearly 200 percent average viewership, 90 percent increased virtual drone racing participation, and 60 percent ..read more
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