multigp drone racing league

What multigp drone racing league does

MultiGP Drone Racing League, operated by MultiGP Inc, is the world's largest FPV (First Person View) drone racing league, connecting more than 30,000 registered pilots across 500-600 active chapters in North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, South America, and Africa. The platform organizes the full racing stack end-to-end: free pilot registration, leaderboards, a tiered chapter system (Tier 1-3), standardized track designs, the annual Global Qualifier series feeding into flagship championships, and recurring events such as the International Open (Muncie, Indiana), the European Championship (Aichtal, Germany), and the 2026 Championship in Dallas. Technology is built around three proprietary products — RaceSync (official scoring software available on web, iOS, and Android), ZippyQ (race management and qualifying control), and standardized track verification worksheets — alongside exclusive licensing of HDZero's Event VRX PRO hardware for HD video race broadcast. The league also maintains an open-source Pro Spec frame specification and a co-branded equipment ecosystem (Five33, Wrekd, Mantis FPV as approved frame manufacturers).

MultiGP makes money through a diversified hobbyist-economics stack: race entry and sanctioning fees (with chapters setting and collecting local race fees), e-commerce hardware sales of MultiGP Gates and Pro Spec frame kits via shop.multigp.com, ticket sales for major events (e.g., 150 EUR per pilot for the 96-spot EU Champs 2026), branded merchandise, and sponsorship revenue from a dense bench of equipment and media partners (TBS as presenting sponsor, plus HDZero, Velocidrone, Neros, Foxeer, Emax, BetaFPV, Gemfan, Five33, RadioMaster, WeBleedFPV). A newer B2B revenue line — drone light show services for events and private functions — has been opened via partnership with Glyphix Drone Shows. Customer segments are two-sided: individual FPV pilots (primary, free) and volunteer/semi-professional chapter organizers (secondary, who run events and receive platform tools and tier-based rewards). Growth channels include a multi-platform social presence (Discord, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), a STEM Alliance educational outreach program, and event-driven content marketing.

Name

multigp drone racing league

Legal name

MultiGP Inc

Website

https://multigp.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

MultiGP Drone Racing League operates the world's largest FPV drone racing league, serving over 30,000 registered pilots and 500+ chapters globally with proprietary scoring software (RaceSync), standardized track specifications, flagship events, and an equipment and sponsorship ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drone Racing League Management

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Non-Imaging Drones (Toy/FPV, Racing, Delivery/Utility) (CRACARAH)

Keywords

• FPV drone racing
• Drone racing league
• Drone competitions
• Racing event management
• Drone pilot community

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Registration and Race Fees: Pilots pay race fees at MultiGP events. Chapter organizers can set race fees and receive payments through the platform.
2. Merchandise and Equipment Sales: Sale of MultiGP Gates (racing obstacles), Pro Spec frame kits, and official merchandise through the MultiGP shop.
3. Event Tickets: Sale of tickets for major events including International Open, EU Champs, and World Cup finals.
4. Drone Light Show Services: Partnership with Glyphix Drone Shows for high-impact drone light shows at events and private functions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MultiGP operates a global First Person View (FPV) drone racing league that organizes and sanctions competitive racing events for drone pilots through a worldwide network of 500+ chapters and 30,000+ registered pilots. The league provides standardized racing infrastructure (MultiGP Gates, Pro Spec Frame), proprietary event and scoring software (RaceSync, ZippyQ), event broadcasting equipment (Event VRX PRO), and a tiered competition structure spanning local chapter races up to Global Qualifier championships.

Product overview

MultiGP Drone Racing League operates as a platform-plus-services model centered on its online platform that connects pilots, chapters, and race organizers worldwide. The core offerings include the MultiGP Platform for registration and management, RaceSync scoring software (web/iOS/Android), and the ZippyQ race management tool. The league maintains a tiered chapter system (Tier 1-3) for local racing groups and hosts major events including the International Open, European Championship, and Global Qualifier series. Physical products include MultiGP Gates (track standard racing gates) and the Pro Spec Frame. Additional services include Event VRX PRO equipment rental, a branded merchandise shop, and special events like the Build N Fly Competition. The Global Qualifier Track provides standardized competition tracks selected through community voting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MultiGP Drone Racing League

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ registered pilots worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WTBScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for major events including International Open; provides media coverage and promotional support for drone racing competitions
• HDZerocoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial HD video system provider for Pro Spec racing; HDZero Event VRX PRO equipment is MultiGP exclusive licensed for event use
• VelocidronecoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial drone racing simulator partner; MultiGP Global Qualifier tracks are available on Velocidrone for practice; supports Remote ID drone racing
• Glyphix Drone ShowscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerial entertainment company specializing in drone light shows; partnered with MultiGP to merge drone light shows and FPV racing for immersive aerial entertainment
• NeroscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporting Global Qualifier and major MultiGP events
• AircrashercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTier 1 European chapter co-organizing the 2026 EU Championship with Bavarian Multirotor
• Bavarian MultirotorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTier 1 European chapter co-organizing the 2026 EU Championship with Aircrasher
• Glyphix Drone ShowsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrone light show company offering shows for events and private functions; founded by veteran FPV pilots and drone industry professionals
• Drones in SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational drone program sponsor; connects MultiGP with STEM education initiatives

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• BetaFPV: BetaFPV is an FPV drone and component manufacturer that sponsors MultiGP events and provides equipment for spec racing classes. It is an ecosystem supplier whose commercial interests are tied to the FPV racing category that MultiGP helps govern and grow.
• Velocidrone: Velocidrone is an FPV drone racing simulator and MultiGP's official simulator partner, with official Global Qualifier tracks available for practice. It is comparable as an adjacent platform in the FPV racing training and competitive workflow.
• iFlight: iFlight is a major FPV drone and frame manufacturer supplying the racing and freestyle community. As an equipment vendor with stakes in category growth, it is comparable to MultiGP through the shared FPV hobbyist ecosystem.
• Foxeer: Foxeer is an FPV camera, video transmitter, and component manufacturer that sponsors MultiGP spec racing classes. It is an ecosystem supplier with overlapping target customers in the FPV racing community.
• EMAX: EMAX manufactures motors, ESCs, and servos widely used in FPV racing drones and is a MultiGP sponsor providing Pro Spec E3 series motors. Comparable as a key supplier whose commercial success is tied to organized FPV racing.
• Liftoff (LuGus Studios): Liftoff is a popular FPV drone racing and freestyle simulator. It is comparable to MultiGP as an adjacent platform serving the same FPV pilot base for practice, training, and simulated competition.
• Five33: Five33 is an FPV frame manufacturer and MultiGP Pro Spec frame partner that sells official MultiGP Pro Stock Ready to Fly drones. It is comparable as a closely tied equipment vendor within the MultiGP competition ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Drone Racing League: The Drone Racing League is the most prominent professionally backed FPV drone racing league, running a global competition calendar with media rights and major sponsorships. It directly competes with MultiGP for pilots, sponsors, and viewer attention in the same FPV racing category.
• FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale): FAI sanctions official World Drone Racing Championships and sets international competition rules, competing with MultiGP for governance authority over official FPV racing titles. Both organizations run multi-national championship events for elite drone racing pilots.

Broad incumbents

• DJI: DJI is the dominant consumer and prosumer drone manufacturer and a broad incumbent in the overall drone ecosystem. While not an FPV racing league, it shapes the addressable market for racing drones, sponsors events, and competes indirectly for hobbyist drone pilot mindshare.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCg1di6tix5Ivs-InWnVm9EQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/MultiGPDroneRacing
• Instagraminstagram.com/multigp
• TikToktiktok.com/@multigp_racing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/multigp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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