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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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eSolar Raises $12.8M

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Idealab-based solar energy startup eSolar has just raised $12.8M Burbank-based eSolar is developing utility-scale, solar thermal power technology used for generating power on a large scale. in a new funding, part of an ongoing $30M funding for the company, according to a regulatory filing by the firm. READ MORE>>.

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