Drone Racing League Gains FAA Accreditation

The DRL becomes the first unmanned aircraft systems event organizer and joins FAA’s Partnership for Safety Plan Program.

Michael Wildes

Thursday, December 09, 2021 at 02:51 PM ET

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A DRL Racer4 drone races in the DRL World Championship. Courtesy: Drone Racing League

Key Takeaways:

The Drone Racing League (DRL) has achieved FAA accreditation as the first unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) event organizer and joined the FAA's Partnership for Safety Plan (PSP).
As a member of the FAA's PSP program, DRL will contribute its expertise to outline safety protocols for drone operations, particularly at public events, aiding the safe integration of UAS into national airspace.
DRL is experiencing significant growth, marked by new partnerships with companies like T-Mobile, DraftKings, and Algorand, and plans for a high-profile championship event during CES in Las Vegas.

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The Drone Racing League (DRL) announced this week that it has earned FAA accreditation and will become the first unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) event organizer.

“We look forward to sharing our expertise in drone-event safety more widely with the industry and continuing to work with venue organizers to curate safe and spectacular drone racing experiences through the most unique and incredible spaces,” DRL CEO Ashley Ellefson said in a statement.