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We are back at the BTW Club famous Cuttle Bridge Inn for another fast and furious whoop race. Last year we started a tasty tradition, to have a good 'ol sunday roast mid qualifying, and so this has now become the Sunday Roast Race! Pick up your next set of points in the league and start working your way to the 2027 finals!

The 2026 BDRA British Drone Racing Championships brought the UK’s fastest FPV pilots together for an epic 5-inch drone racing showdown at JCB’s quarry. With huge elevation changes, heavy machinery and a demanding technical track, pilots battled through qualifying and intense A, B, C and D Main finals, with RAZBRI claiming the British Championship title.

What an incredible BDRA Champs race we had this year at the JCB quarry in Staffordshire! From across the country, pilots have been competing and scoring points to qualify for this years finals at this extra special venue, racing around JCB machinery. After a wet start to qualifying, the times started dropping quickly as they learnt this unique track and found the best lines. Then Sunday we had the nail biting joy of watching the very best racing I've ever seen as the pilots c

In association with The BDRA and Car Club Fest 2026 TWUK Finals was held in association with the Car Club Fest 2026 event at the 3 Counties Showground in Malvern. The BDRA gratefully accepted the invite to host the event here after an FPV pilot in their community thought it would be a great space for some drone racing. And they were spot on - the venue was perfect for the finals of the UK Tiny Whoop League. Unloading the van, Blueprint and Minirollsrule set about arranging ta

From daily simulator practice to a dramatic 0.06-second victory, discover how Toby Hughes (Minus One) conquered the BDRA Shuttleworth BQE. Relive the thrilling Chase the Ace final, learn how Tiny Whoops prepare pilots for elite five-inch racing, and see why Britain's rising FPV star is already looking ahead to BIRD 2027.

The Hampton Hill Beer Festival is a fantastic community event now in its 11th year, bringing together volunteers, local charities, and beer enthusiasts for a weekend of fundraising and fun. Organised by dedicated volunteers and supporting the 1st Hampton Hill Sea Scouts, the festival serves hundreds of pints while raising vital funds for good causes. Discover why this much-loved annual event continues to grow in popularity.

Today I'm in Japan and I'm off to meet some Tiny Whoopers who have a drone race organised to see if I can take part. Mai kindly sent me the location, and two short train rides—and a lot of faffing about in between—landed me in the Tokyo suburbs, wandering around in the rain. Try as I might, walking up and down the right bit of street, I could not find Studio316. I had to pop into a ramen shop and ask in there, and luckily an old boy out for dinner with his lady knew enough En

This was the final event in the BTW League for 2025/26 season. The final opportunity to score those all important BTW points in the league table. And all pilots came out swinging, giving it their very best right to the end, with a result no one expected! With an early start and a new track this one had some unique features. One of which I will definitely be copying for future races. It was a rising and expanding diameter spiral which means you could see quite far ahead of you

What a great day of racing, it was full throttle from the very beginning! The room needed a bit of hoover loving to make it race worthy (not like that) and with Jayson's train cancelled due to its unsurprising unreliability, I was rushing around to get things ready and pick him up. But with the crumbs contained and Beryl onboard we arrived to find Blueprint et al starting to set up the track. And with a bit of help we soon had an absolute cracker of a track, ready for the rac

Race 3 of the BTW League brought another great day of racing, with a few familiar faces joined by some new challenges, plenty of tinkering, and a healthy dose of friendly competition. We were particularly pleased to have KiKi join us for the Saturday, taking some time out of her hectic schedule to come and race with us. It was great to have her on the track and she added another dimension to the competition. Meanwhile, Pickle FPV spent a good part of the day doing what Pickle

BIRD 2026 is the UK’s largest indoor FPV whoop drone racing event, featuring 35g micro drones, international pilots, high-pressure Chase the Ace finals, and world-class live production. From junior champions to elite showdowns, discover how BIRD continues to push the limits of competitive drone racing.

Final whoop night of 2025 and a nugget of Antihype wisdom came floating back to me. In a competition, you'll usually only get 6-10 qualifying runs at a track to get your fastest time. So there is no point grinding 100's of packs on a single course. To prepare for a real race, you need to be able to read, memorise, and fly great packs very quickly. It's a skill worth training to help boost your competition results. So going into 2026 I'm going to set a track at each whoop nigh

If you fly a drone or model aircraft in the UK, significant regulatory changes are coming into force from 1 January 2026. These updates, announced by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), will affect aircraft requirements, pilot responsibilities, and how drones are identified in the air. As drone use grows and skies become more congested, these changes aim to improve safety, clarity, and public confidence in the sector. Below is a breakdown of what’s new — and how it differs

Major changes to UK drone laws are coming from 1 January 2026. New class marks, Remote ID requirements, night-flying visibility rules, and a lower weight threshold for Flyer IDs will affect many operators. This article breaks down what’s changing, how the rules used to work, and what it all means in practice — including why indoor Tiny Whoop flying under 100g remains largely unaffected.

Well what a year its been! Kicking off the year with BIRD we saw 48 pilots from 7 different countries come together to race, party and whoop together We had 2 meetups a month blitzing hundred of packs, sent thousands of laps and launched our BTW Race Series. We also joined clubs up and down the country, putting on spectacular TWUK League races culminating in the inaugural whoop championship competition. And finally we put on a spectacular stage show in Blackpool as part of th

BTW Club: fast Tiny Whoop FPV racing in Birmingham with team endurance nights, beginner gear to try, and 2025 whoop dates ready to book.

Birmingham Tiny Whoopers is now a BMFA Affiliated club, bringing members enhanced insurance, expert support, training opportunities and stronger protection for our flying sites. As part of the UK’s leading model flying organisation, our community benefits from greater safety, credibility and long-term stability, making now the perfect time to get involved and enjoy everything our newly affiliated status offers.

December 7th saw the TWUK League head to BTW Club for an intense night of indoor FPV racing. Twelve pilots tackled a tight, fully 3D track packed with elevation, technical turns, and nonstop action. With sub-20 second laps, dramatic finals, and league points on the line, this round delivered edge-of-your-seat Tiny Whoop racing from start to finish.

Every great event starts with a few good eggs. Be a volunteer and help us hatch something incredible. Be part of the biggest tiny whoop racing event in the UK, bringing the love of FPV to hundreds of kids and thousands of livestream fans from across the world.

Discover our hands-on review of the Caddx Protos, an all-in-one FPV drone kit that’s impressing club members with its durability, stunning video quality and standout goggles. From first-flight reactions to real-world crash testing, find out why the Caddx Protos is shaping up to be a top choice for new pilots.