Behind the scenes Published: February 20 2023
Meet the 10 Teams Competing in the DCL Grand Prix 2023 Season
The Drone Champions League (DCL) Grand Prix 2023 season is almost here, and excitement is building among drone racing enthusiasts around the world. This season will feature ten teams, each with a unique roster of pilots, support staff, and cutting-edge technology. Let's take a closer look at the team rosters for this year's competition.
Let’s take a closer look at the team rosters for the first split’s competition.
Fans of drone racing will be thrilled to see the return of some of the top teams in the league, including XBlades Racing and Raiden Racing, both of whom have a strong track record of success in past seasons. Additionally, the league has introduced a new teams, including Mach1, which is the first-ever women’s drone team to compete in the DCL.
Raiden Racing:
The current world champions, This team is known for its skill and speed, and they will be led by top pilots such as Thunder, Kosta, and Longcat.
1 | Pilot/ Manager | David Modig | Longcat |
2 | Pilot | Vicent Mayans | THUNDER_FPV |
3 | Pilot | Konstantin Sonnentag | Kosta FPV |
4 | Pilot | Evan Desautels | silent |
5 | Pilot | Gabriel Barrasso | IQ0 |
6 | Pilot | Yuki Matsuyama | Mattyo FPV |
7 | Pilot | Andreas Klein | Andreas_FPV |
8 | Pilot | Yuki Hashimoto | yukifpv |
XBlades:
This team has a reputation for being one of the best in the league, having achieved the rank 1 position multiple times in the past. After a challenging season last year, they are more determined than ever to reclaim their title and show the world what they are capable of. Watch out for this talented team as they bring their A-game to the competition this year.
1 | Pilot | Ashton Gamble | Drobot |
2 | Pilot | Swan Versmissen | Yayou |
3 | Pilot | Alexander Kholkin | Salie1 |
4 | Pilot | Kieran Tucker | razbri |
5 | Pilot | Julius Jäger | ViolinFPV |
6 | Pilot | Colin Chaigne | Shaigne. |
7 | Pilot | MinJae KIM | Minjae |
8 | Pilot | Thomas Kund | Star23467 |
SDT Perpetuumcoin:
Give a warm welcome to the talented pilots of SDT PERPETUUMCOIN! This team proved their worth in the previous season, delivering impressive performances that left everyone in awe. With renewed passion and determination, they’ve been putting in countless hours of practice to take their skills to the next level. Expect to see some thrilling maneuvers and innovative strategies as they push their way to the top of the leaderboard this season.
1 | Pilot | Albert Rosinés Cueto | Blessed Fpv |
2 | Pilot | Daniel Borrega Villalba | DAN00B |
3 | Pilot | Jayden Jackson | Shrimpy Boy |
4 | Pilot | Marcell Lleixà Bergel | Seasky_FPV |
5 | Pilot | Nate YomTov | NateYT |
6 | Pilot | Silvio Camejo Ramos | Silvio fpv |
7 | Pilot | Stuart Francis | Squid-FPV |
8 | Pilot | YounGi Han | HYG FPV |
China Dragons:
The only team representing Asia in the competition, China Dragons have assembled a team of highly skilled pilots, including Cr3at0rGamer, gMan, and Cryson, to compete for the championship.
1 | Pilot | Doruk Cengiz | DoruK FPV |
2 | Pilot | Kenrick Lin | kenrickfpv |
3 | Pilot | Krutharth Chickmagalur | IonFPV |
4 | Pilot | Lukas Böhm | Cryson |
5 | Pilot | Lukas Rau | Cr3at0rGamer |
6 | Pilot | Sheng Yi Ran | DuoNa FPV |
7 | Pilot | James Govey | CloneNo1 |
8 | Pilot | Max Heiligman | gMan |
Quad Force One:
This team has been making waves in the drone racing world, and they will be looking to make a big impression in the 2023 season. Pilots such as HeadsUP and PropsicleFPV will be leading the charge.
1 | Pilot | Colin Rountree | Proximo |
2 | Pilot | Dimo Dimitrov Shterev | Burkan |
3 | Pilot | Evan Turner | HeadsUP |
4 | Pilot | Levi Johnson | Leviathann |
5 | Pilot | Quinton Hansen | QTFPV |
6 | Pilot | Ryan Martin | AKDRONES |
7 | Pilot | Silas Aaron | PropsicleFPV |
8 | Pilot | Spencer Cannizzaro | Screecher |
Alpha Prop Racing:
Introducing the roster of Alpha Prop Racing, a team that has quickly risen through the ranks to compete in the pro series. They have worked tirelessly to hone their skills and are ready to prove themselves in the pro circuit. With fierce competition from teams like Cyclone, the competition will be intense, but Alpha Prop Racing is confident in their ability to hold their own. Keep an eye on this up-and-coming team as they make a name for themselves in the world of drone racing.
1 | Pilot | Javier De Juan Bravo | Djan Braverick |
2 | Pilot | Gabriele Principe | gabriprince |
3 | Pilot | Jordi Picó Filgueira | VinagresFPV |
4 | Pilot | Jordy Peek | keepy_FPV |
5 | Pilot | Kevin Marshall | LazyDay |
6 | Pilot | Miguel Fernández Meca | MikroMecanee |
7 | Pilot | Susan Smith | Roo |
Cyclone Drone Racing:
Introducing the impressive roster of the CYCLONE DRONE RACING, a new Pro team who have made a name for themselves in the amateur series and are now competing in the pro season. This team was formed from the community and has worked hard to make their way up the ranks, starting on Xbox and now competing on PC. Their dedication and talent have made them one of the leading teams in the amateur series and we can’t wait to see what they bring to the pro circuit.
1 | Pilot | Joaquin Ybanez | JBox |
2 | Pilot | Tal Segev | Baraktal |
3 | Pilot | Chesley Wick | TheIceCheetah |
4 | Pilot | Charles Rinfret | Paco |
5 | Pilot | Bambi Bamford | Bambi |
6 | Pilot | David Kaufman | Astronaut |
7 | Pilot | Zachary Ruschak | ZionFPV |
8 | Pilot | Pit Nestle | Soziapath |
Haven Airborne:
Introducing the roster of Haven Airborne, a new entry team representing Norway in the upcoming DCL23 season. With high expectations and a determination to make their mark, Haven Airborne embodies the pioneering spirit of Norway, a country known for charting new paths and pushing boundaries. This team is ready to show the world what they’re made of and compete at the highest level of drone racing.
1 | Head of Esports/Pilot | Jakob Holshagen | Chuggakva |
2 | Pilot | Erik Holden | Holdox_FPV |
3 | Pilot | Even Braaten | Snowyeti |
4 | Pilot | Haakon Gingstad Pedersen | Puray |
5 | Pilot | Håvard Smeland | Smelandfpv |
6 | Pilot | Odin Øie Eid | Nido_FPV |
7 | Pilot | Thomas Haga | SPooK |
8 | Pilot | Tom Idland | Fireduck |
Mach1:
This is the first-ever all-women’s drone racing team to compete in the DCL, and they will be looking to make a big impression in the 2023 season. Pilots such as LaBeba, MaiOnHigh, and StephFPV will be leading the charge.
1 | Pilot/ Captain | Ryan Lindsay Grieves | Mako Reactra |
2 | Pilot | Stephanie Chao | StephFPV |
3 | Pilot | Natalia Astakhova | natahova |
4 | Pilot | Leslie Camarena | LaBeba |
5 | Pilot | Ksenya Mosina | hologram |
6 | Pilot | Lexie Janson | MaiOnHigh |
7 | Pilot | Gayeon MO | MOGA FPV |
8 | Pilot | Heverlein Carreiro | TRILLY FPV |
DCL Wild Card Team:
This team is made up of top pilots from around the world, and they’ll be looking to upset the established order with their skills and daring. Pilots such as ZOOM, Mr.Bogey, and superspiro will be leading the charge.
1 | Pilot | Alexander Hristianov Daskalov | superspiro |
2 | Pilot | David Mclittle | Vizzy |
3 | Pilot | Vadim Dzema | ZOOM |
4 | Pilot | Marcel Sowiak | FlowCelly |
5 | Pilot | Mattias Gysin | Dragony |
6 | Pilot | Mladen Atanasov Bogoev | Mr.Bogey |
7 | Pilot | Sean Murren | Rockerguy |
With such an impressive array of talent and technology on display, the DCL Grand Prix 2023 season promises to be one of the most exciting yet. Fans can look forward to high-speed racing, breathtaking maneuvers, and plenty of surprises as the teams battle it out for the championship.
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