THE DRONES COME HOME: DCL RACES IN LIECHTENSTEIN ON 18-19 OCTOBER


A home race is a big deal for any athlete or team, but this October will see a home race for an entire championship, as the third stop of the Drone Champions League takes off in Vaduz, Liechtenstein.

The official championship of professional drone racing teams will pull out all the stops, bringing its Drone Village – an entertainment and activity hub for all ages – to the capital city for the first time. And for the teams in the track, this penultimate race of 2019 is a now-or-never moment, making the action more furious than ever. Who will come out on top? Find out at Peter-Kaiser-Platz in Vaduz on Friday and Saturday, 18-19 October.

Vaduz, LIECHTENSTEIN 4 October, 2019 – The Drone Prix Liechtenstein is racing into a sporting paradise: with a population of just 37,000, Liechtenstein may be small, but the landlocked country in the heart of the mountains has produced more Olympic medals per capita than any other. The competition-loving locals will have a lot to cheer for: eight outstanding teams with LED-lit drones speeding at 160 km/h just outside the Liechtenstein Parliament, all aiming for glory in a home-grown series that in only four years has become packed with high-calibre, professional teams.

“Liechtenstein has been so supportive of DCL ever since the series launched in 2016, and we’re proud to bring the race back to its roots and home fans in the beautiful city of Vaduz,” said Herbert Weirather, founder and CEO of DCL. “The organisation and teams have been looking forward to this stop all season, and we hope everyone will come by to see the racing, which is better than ever, as well as to enjoy the Drone Village experience!”

“I am very pleased that Drone Champions League will make a stop again in Vaduz in 2019,” said Manfred Bischof, Vaduz Mayor. “I wish all teams, visitors and organisations a successful race weekend and memorable days in Liechtenstein.”

About DCL racing
The DCL stopped in Vaduz in 2017, but only one team in the current lineup was part of that event. It’s an important one: Britain’s XBlades Racing, called NEXXBlades at the time, who went on to win the championship in 2017 and 2018. XBlades are at the top of the standings again, but APEX Racing stunned the field by sweeping both races at this summer’s Drone Prix Torino, and XBlades can ill afford a slip-up, especially if the Danes dominate again.

Adding to the excitement, the McDonald’s Challenge on Friday will see finalists from Switzerland and Liechtenstein compete to play on the wildcard team in the actual race. Wildcards have played the spoiler in previous races this year, and the fresh talent could shake up the standings.

Each DCL race is broadcast live, worldwide on TV and online. Fans watching will find that the DCL racing drones have evolved since the last home race in 2017, with streamlined canopies as well as a larger size and brighter LEDs that make the action easy to follow, even at highway speeds. For the best possible on-site experience, watch the race from your own table by visiting dronechampionsleague.myshopify.com.

About the Drone Village
Open at 12:00 local time through the late evening on both days, the Drone Village welcomes everyone, from longtime fans to families new to the sport. Besides food stands, music from the famous Red Bull DJ Truck and other entertainment, the village provides an opportunity to learn about the latest trends from the world of drones. Plus, gaming stations will offer a hands-on sneak peek of DCL – The Game, which is soon to be released for PC, Mac and PS4. The DCL Mini Drone Experience will also be there, providing a taste of what it takes to become a pro.

For information on how to watch in person or live on TV and online: www.dcl.aero.

For more information on DCL – The Game, launching on 28thJanuary, 2020: www.game.dcl.aero

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