"We're really looking forward to working with the team at DRL to grow the sport and to bring something completely different to audiences across both TV and digital." Nicholas Horbaczewski, the DRL's founder and chief executive, expressed his delight at securing the deal. "This is an incredibly exciting day for DRL," he said. "Our team has worked tirelessly to develop the technology, racecourses and sporting rules needed to deliver the most elite, competitive, and thrilling drone racing league on the planet. We can't wait to share it with fans around the world." The DRL will join an eclectic Sky Sports Mix line-up that includes women's golf, netball, and Friday night Premier League football.
Sky has invested $ 1 m in The Drone drone project ( DRL ) that will see it organize races between pilots flying custom - built drones through thematic racecourses on Sky ##com Mix . The deal will include 24 hour - long episodes as well as a drone championship towards the end of the year .