MultiGP launches UTT 7 TINY WHUTT standardized time trial for Tiny Whoops

MultiGP expanded its Universal Time Trial program with UTT 7, branded TINY WHUTT, creating the first standardized course tailored specifically for Tiny Whoop micro and ducted aircraft. Announced January 17, the move gives pilots flying Inductrix-class quads a consistent way to record official lap times at local chapters and feed those results into MultiGP’s global leaderboard structure used by larger classes.

The new UTT is the result of a collaboration with Horizon Hobby, whose Inductrix Pro platform helped shape the specification, and community contributors Jesse P. and Ben Shepard. MultiGP published a full rules and specification PDF and positioned the release as an accessibility play - lowering barriers for indoor pilots and youth who favor ducted whoops while aligning micro competition with MultiGP’s broader competitive framework. The announcement signals an intentional push to fold Tiny Whoop racing into the organization’s season programs and ranking systems.

From a performance perspective, standardizing a Tiny Whoop track changes how pilots measure improvement. Tiny Whoops have different aerodynamic and control characteristics than open-class quads - lower inertia, tighter turning radii, and duct-protected props require smooth throttle modulation and precision in throttle-to-pitch transitions. A public, uniform lap course lets pilots compare consistency rather than piecemeal course difficulty, and it better isolates pilot skill from local track design. For chapter directors, that means clearer judging criteria for whoops-only events and a repeatable setup for indoor PTOs and league nights.

Industry trends that this launch reflects include manufacturers and sanctioning bodies formalizing the grassroots pipeline. Horizon Hobby’s early involvement positions the Inductrix Pro as a de facto reference platform for standardized micro competition, which could streamline sponsorship, retail activation, and product development aimed at the whoop community. For MultiGP, integrating Tiny Whoop into the existing leaderboard architecture creates new audience segments and potential revenue paths through membership, event entries, and sponsor packages that target families and indoor venues.

Culturally, the move validates a longtime Tiny Whoop ethos - tight, technical flying in community-driven indoor spaces - while giving it a formal path to recognition. Socially, standardized whoop racing lowers cost and venue barriers, making it easier for younger pilots and newcomers to enter competitive timelines without investing in larger builds or outdoor race infrastructure. That can broaden diversity in the sport and strengthen local chapters as talent feeders.

Chapters can implement UTT 7 and post times via MultiGP’s system; the organization’s page includes the rules and specification for groups that want to run the course. For pilots, the takeaway is clear - expect a shift toward measured, globally comparable whoop performance and more opportunities to move from local bragging rights to ranked competition on an established platform.