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Drone Racing League launches Drone Racing mobile arcade game

by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby

Today, the Drone Racing League (DRL), the world’s leading professional drone racing company, launched their first mobile game, Drone Racing Arcade. Powered by Skillz, the leading mobile game platform, this first mobile game of its kind is now available as a free mobile app for iOS and Android devices.

Starting December this year, DRL Drone Racing will pit arcade players against each other in Skillz-hosted Drone Racing arcade tournaments to win exclusive prizes. The Drone Racing mobile arcade game offers a new immersive experience that allows DRL fans to take part in the drone racing action.

“The Drone Racing League is a sport for everyone that combines technology, sport and entertainment,” said Anne Marie Gianutsos, DRL Chief Marketing Officer. “Our Drone Racing Arcade Game is the ultimate first foray into drone flying on mobile, providing players with a fun, free and easy way to experience the thrill of drone racing.”

“The popularity of drone racing has skyrocketed into mainstream culture as one of the most adrenaline-pumping action sports of our time. “Said Skillz CEO and Founder Andrew Paradise. “We are pushing the boundaries of innovation, competition and fun and we are excited to welcome players to the world of drone racing which has become such a popular sport in all aspects of the consumer experience and which is now giving new life to its millions of fans Seeking thrills through soaring skillz-based tournaments and mobile gaming competitions. “

Drone Racing mobile arcade game brings the drone racing experience to a new platform, where players compete against the clock and maneuver DRL drones through neon-lit courses full of obstacles, gates, coins and boosts to get and close the most points prove they are the best drone pilots. The player controls the drone using simple touchscreen maneuvers that focus on lifting, pushing and tilting the drones.

The Drone Racing arcade game will debut during the 2021-22 DRL World Championship season, which will air Wednesday night at 8:00 p.m. EST on NBCSN and Twitter. During the season, the world’s best drone pilots drive high-speed drones in spectacular courses through virtual DRL SIM cards and iconic sports arenas like the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, the home arena of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies, and the Las Vegas Strip outside of T-Mobile Arena for that DRL Vegas Championship Race Presented by T-Mobile.

Read more about Drone Racing: Drone Racing League Deploys Success in Betting Offers; PREVIEW: Drone Racing League Signs Additional Sports Offerings; and what happens to a drone racer’s heart rate when navigating a hairpin bend? DRL and Draganfly partners.

Ian attended the Dominican University of California, where he received a BA in English in 2019. With a lifelong passion for writing and storytelling and a keen interest in technology, he is now a contributor to DroneLife.

Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional marketplace for drone services, and a passionate observer of the emerging drone industry and regulatory environment for drones. Author of over 3,000 articles focusing on the commercial drone space, Miriam is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam graduated from the University of Chicago and has over 20 years experience in high-tech sales and marketing for emerging technologies.
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