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Group Plans Drone Racing Event In Burbank This Weekend

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A local startup, which organizes and runs drone racing events , is holding an invite-only event this weekend to qualify UAV pilots for a competition in Dubai later this year. According to the Aerial Grand Prix , it is hosting a local qualifier to advance pilots to the World Drine Prix in Dubai, which is dangling a $1M prize.

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Overwatch League Signs On HP, Intel For Sponsorships

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In addition, Intel will sponsor future Overwatch competitive events, in addition to the league itself. Financials behind the two sponsorship deals were not announced, however, the Overwatch League said the two have both signed on for multi-year sponsorships of the league. READ MORE>>.

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eSolar Raises $12.8M

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Burbank-based eSolar is developing utility-scale, solar thermal power technology used for generating power on a large scale. Solar power--once the darling of the clean technology industry--has seen an intense shakeout due to extremely low cost competition from Chinese manufacturers. READ MORE>>.

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