Drone Racing: Allianz (insurance) becomes title sponsor of the Drone Racing League (DRL)

Allianz has become the title sponsor of the Drone Racing League (DRL), the professional league for drone races, announced the German insurance conglomerate on 08/02/2017. The Allianz partnership is "multi-year" (five years, according to the specialised industry media). "As part of the Allianz World Championship, DRL will host races each year at official Allianz venues, including Allianz branded stadiums and corporate facilities," said the DRL.

"The Allianz World Championship 2017 series will consist of six races to be aired in over 75 countries starting in June (2017). The races will push the skills of 16 top drone pilots who will be flying racing drones at over 150KMH (90MPH) through a series of 3-D racecourses in iconic venues across Miami, New Orleans, Atlanta, Boston, Munich and London," added the two partners in a statement.

DRL presents the Allianz World Championship 2017

"To DRL, Allianz is bringing world-renowned brand credibility" (N. Horbaczewski, on 08/02/2017)

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