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.
A
Break our current Best Time Aloft record of 8.22s! Category A
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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B
Challenge yourself to design and build a glider to fly over 40m! Category B
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 / Integrated Programme (IP) Schools
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C1
Break our record of flying more than 15 Figure-of-8 loops within the shortest time possible! Category C1
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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C2
Did you know that our champion team took 115.39s to complete the laps? Category C2
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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C3
Did you know that the best time for laps was 49.67s? Category C3
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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D1
Control your flying machine with your gestures! Category D1
2-5
Man-Machine
Design and build UP TO THREE (3) semi-autonomous small air platforms, controlled using wearables, to perform a multitude of tasks in an indoor course.
Polytechnics / Universities
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D2
Teamwork makes the dream work – Deliver a package with a team of drones! Category D2
2-10
Multi-Machine
Design and build TWO (2) to FOUR (4) autonomous small air platforms to collaboratively perform a multitude of tasks in an indoor course.
Polytechnics / Universities
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E
Strength in numbers! Compete with a swarm of drones. Category E
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.
Open Category
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TimelineTimeline
Push the boundaries and build the next record-breaking flying machine at SAFMC 2025.
Registration for SAFMC 2025 is now open! Please visit the Registration page for more details.
Cat C to E have reached competition capacity, and registrations for these categories are CLOSED.
Registration for Cat A and B remain OPEN till 28 Feb, 5pm
Read more here!
Build up your fundamentals with help from experts!
Grasp concepts and get important tips from our experts on how to improve the performance of your flying machines!
Hear what our judges have to say!
Share your design concept with the judges and amaze them with what your incredible flying machines can do.
About the Competition
Let your imaginations take flight!
Design, build and fly your flying machines to compete and overcome various challenges for the different categories!
About the Competition
You could be one of our champions!
Be recognised for your impressive feats and stand atop the podium to be honoured as Champions of SAFMC!
Visit our Hall of Fame!
