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Rotor Racers Ignites STEM Passion for Drone Racing at SciEngineering 2025
Rotor Racers was proud to work with SciEngineering to provide a free “Give It a Go” drone flying experience. More than 400 students had their very first taste of piloting drones, many of whom left with a renewed excitement for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

MiniRollsRule
Jul 13 min read


The Perfect Beginners Kit?
After extensive testing, we’re confident this is the perfect beginners kit for our Rotor Racers programs. Here’s why...

MiniRollsRule
Jun 243 min read


All About iFPV
iFPV for short, is the central place to find out about all the FPV racing events up and down the UK. This fantastic website has been lovingly custom coded by our local Druid to support drone racing in the UK.

MiniRollsRule
Jun 114 min read


Who are the BDRA?
Here’s a comprehensive look at who the BDRA are, what they do, how they support clubs, the events they run, and why you should consider becoming a member.

MiniRollsRule
Jun 114 min read


We're Taking Flight at the SciENGINEERING Showcase 2025!
Join Rotor Racers for the SciEngineering event at Millennium Point on 23rd June and see how we supercharge kids passion for STEM with FPV Dr

MiniRollsRule
Jun 112 min read


UK CAA Requirements for Fixed Wing and Multi-Rotor RC Aircraft Over 250g
This guide breaks down the key requirements, referencing the latest information from the RCC BMFA website and official CAA sources for fixed wing and multi-rotor drone RC flight, outdoors in the UK

MiniRollsRule
Jun 114 min read


The OG Tiny Whoop Experience
The JJRC H36 is a favourite base model for building a Tiny Whoop—a micro FPV drone. You can upgrade motors, add a camera, or install higher-capacity batteries. This is literally the base platform where Tiny Whoop started.

MiniRollsRule
Jun 104 min read


Announcing Rotor Racers - Drone Racing Academy
Announcing Rotor Racers, the drone racing academy to bring FPV drone racing to more people across the UK with a range of packages for friends, scout & cadet groups, schools STEM programs and workplace teambuilding.

MiniRollsRule
Jun 42 min read


TWUK League - 2025 Finals Announced!
The very first official TWUK League has come to its thrilling conclusion! It’s time to find out who will take the top spot, with the most points, and become the fastest whoop pilot from across the UK!

MiniRollsRule
Jun 42 min read


Whoop Night Hot Laps Video - 28th May 2025
I nearly mastered 3 full laps at full speed, just got caught at the end!

MiniRollsRule
Jun 11 min read


Help Passing the CAA Flyer ID DEMARES Test
The Flyer ID test is based on the Drone and Model Aircraft Code and is designed to ensure you know how to fly safely and legally in the UK. Here are some common types of questions and model answers to help you prepare and pass with confidence.

MiniRollsRule
May 284 min read


Whoop Track Design
Setting up a Tiny Whoop race track can seem daunting at first, but with the right approach and a bit of creativity, you can build an engaging and challenging course for all skill levels. Here’s a breakdown of how I go about laying out a track, from start to finish.

MiniRollsRule
May 273 min read


360 Video from TWUK League race by HTWC
Messing around orbiting myself and others at the TWUK League race by HTWC

MiniRollsRule
May 271 min read


Video From 2024 TWUK League Race
Our first Tiny Whoop UK League Race hosted at Birmingham Tiny Whoopers and Killakwads was a great success

MiniRollsRule
May 271 min read


Popham Videos
Always a great weeekend, Popham this year is no exception. HTWC put on a fantastic event, well organised with a great track and plenty of...

MiniRollsRule
May 271 min read


Popham Model Air Show - HTWC Whoop Race
Hosted by HTWC, Hanworth Tiny Whoop Club, this event has become THE summer party of tiny whoop racing in the UK

MiniRollsRule
May 117 min read


BIRD 2025 - Finals Day
All the planning, work, negotiation, building and volunteer effort all comes together today to find out who are our three class finalists and winners of this year’s Birmingham International Race Days Tiny Whoop event.

MiniRollsRule
Feb 312 min read


BIRD 2025 - Qualifying Day
I got back to the whoop haus after setting up, later than planned. I think I got 5 hours in bed, but nerves and the intermittency of the van heater meant I got much less. The alarm went off 10 mins after I was awake, my internal clock anxious to get going...

MiniRollsRule
Feb 26 min read


TWUK League Race at BTW & KK
This is the race that Birmingham Tiny Whoopers & Killakwads are hosting where pilots can score points in the first ever official Tiny Whoop UK League. Unlike our fortnightly meetups, this is run as a fully structured race event where we managed 10 qualifying heats, followed by triple finals for all.

MiniRollsRule
Dec 15, 20245 min read


Le Whoop 24hr
What a crazy concept?! 24 hours of Whoop racing! Lets get this show on the road and see how many last the distance?!

MiniRollsRule
Jul 27, 20244 min read
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