IDRA Email Format
Airlines and AviationMichigan, United States2-10 Employees
IDRA, the International Drone Racing Association, operates as the world’s largest association for recreational and commercial drone pilots. The organization frames drone racing as a competitive sport that drives innovation and supports industry growth by organizing historic events, including the semi-professional Challengers Cup and the professional Drone Racing Series. Its stated aim is to expand the sport through a global member base that promotes the broader drone ecosystem and a community of tinkerers, dreamers, and innovators. IDRA is based in the Detroit metropolitan area, with operations centered in Belleville, Michigan. It characterizes drone racing as a worldwide sport that uses unmanned aircraft systems and virtual reality, noting roughly 100 U.S. competitions annually and about 200 worldwide, with races held in venues such as Dubai, Las Vegas, Utrecht, and Denver. In December 2024, Energy Recovery, Inc. received the Breakthrough Innovation Award at the IDRA World Congress, a development highlighted by the event.