The Largest Flying Machine Competition In SingaporeThe Largest Flying Machine Competition In Singapore
Transform
creative ideas into
real flying machines
Gain greater knowledge
of the theories of flight
and aerodynamics
Categories & ChallengesCategories & Challenges
Plan it. Build it. Fly it.
Break our current Best Time Aloft record of 11.46s! (Set in 2025) Category
2-3
Paper Planes
Design and fold paper planes to achieve the longest, farthest, or most accurate flight in teams of TWO (2) to THREE (3) members.
Primary Schools
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This new category was added in SAFMC 2026! Category
2-4
Smart Drones – Beginner
Work as a team to code your programmable drone to perform tasks under given mission scenarios in teams of two (2) to four (4) members.
Each team must include at least one Singapore citizen to be eligible to participate.
Primary Schools
This new category is added in SAFMC 2026! Category
2-4
Smart Drones – Intermediate
Work as a team to code your programmable drone to perform tasks under given mission scenarios in teams of two (2) to four (4) members.
Each team must include at least one Singapore citizen to be eligible to participate.
Secondary Schools/ Integrated Programme Year 1-4
Challenge yourself to design and build a glider to fly over 40m! Category
2-5
Unpowered Gliders
Design and build small unpowered bungee-launched gliders to achieve the farthest and most precise flight in teams of TWO (2) to FIVE (5) members.
Secondary Schools / Integrated Programme (IP) Year 1-4
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Break our record of flying more than 15 Figure-of-8 loops within the shortest time possible! Category
2-5
Radio Control Flight – Fixed Wing
Design and build a small remote-controlled fixed-wing air platform to navigate an obstacle course in teams of TWO (2) to FIVE (5) members.
Secondary Schools / IP Schools / Junior Colleges / Institute of Technical Education
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Did you know that our champion team took 115.39s to complete the laps? Category
1-2
First Person View Flight – Novice
Bring, or design and build, a ducted (shielded propeller) first-person view (FPV) drone to compete in an obstacle course in teams of ONE (1) to TWO (2) members.
All Schools
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Did you know that the best time for laps was 49.67s? Category
1
First Person View Flight – Advanced
Bring, or design and build, a FPV drone to compete in an obstacle course in teams of only ONE (1) member.
All Schools
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Your mission: Deliver the payload Category
2-5
Man-Machine
Design and build ONE (1) to THREE (3) drone(s), equipped with a customized mechanism to perform payload delivery tasks.
Polytechnics / Universities
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Drones together, strong. Category
2-10
High-Speed Drone Flock
Design or acquire TWO (2) to THREE (3) autonomous small air platforms capable of fast coordinated flight through an indoor course.
Each team must include at least one Singapore citizen to be eligible to participate.
Polytechnics / Universities
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Strength in numbers! Compete with a swarm of drones. Category
2-10
Swarm
Bring, or design and build, a swarm of TEN (10) to TWENTY-FIVE (25) drones to compete in a search-and-rescue mission.
Each team must include at least one Singapore citizen to be eligible to participate.
Polytechnics / Universities
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TimelineTimeline
Push the boundaries and build the next record-breaking flying machine at SAFMC 2026. Registration for SAFMC 2026 is now open! Please visit the registration page for more details.
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It's Presentation and Challenge week!
Share your design concept with the judges and amaze them with what your incredible flying machines can do.
About the Competition
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