British Model Flying Association
Promoting, protecting and enabling model aircraft and drone flying in the UK.
Recreation
Over 750 BMFA affiliated clubs provide more than 1000 flying sites nationwide for our members to fly recreationally, helping to organise an exciting program of flying events across the UK.
Insurance
Market leading 25ドル Million Public Liability insurance cover. The most widely accepted and best available for sporting and recreational model flying. Cover is worldwide (excluding the USA).
BMFA Flight School & Education
STEM is a crucial element for the development of our youth, communities and country. Model aircraft and drones are perfectly suited to teaching these principles, in a fun and exciting way.
Representation
Representing and protecting model aircraft and drone flyers at the highest levels in the UK and across Europe. The BMFA is respected and recognised as the leading UK modelling association.
Competition
Recognised by the Royal Aero Club and FAI as the National Governing Body for the sport of model flying in the UK, represents the sport locally, nationally and UK interests internationally.
Health & Wellbeing
Model aircraft and drone flying is an activity that provides outstanding health and wellbeing benefits. Improve your physical and mental health, making new friends whilst having great fun.
BMFA Buckminster
A National centre for all!
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Our Objectives
The promotion, protection, organisation and encouragement of model aircraft and drone building, flying and development in all its aspects in The United Kingdom, through the medium of clubs and individual members; assistance and guidance to clubs or individuals; collaboration between members of the Society; and co-operation on behalf of members of the Society with the Civil Aviation Authority or other government departments and any other bodies and organisations in the United Kingdom and overseas.
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What Makes us Great
Dedicated responsible and hardworking, members, volunteers and staff.
A long history of safe, lawful and responsible operation.
Over 750 affiliated clubs offering training and safe places to fly
A national achievement and training scheme.
Organised local, national and international contests
Education program helping develop STEM opportunities
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Numbers Do Count!
The BMFA's strengths are its proven expertise and its membership. Without the backing of its clubs and members we could not have accomplished the many things that have given us national and international credibility and recognition. The sheer weight of numbers of model aircraft and drone fliers we represent has enabled us to be heard at the highest levels. Therefore, we require continuing support as without you the BMFA would not exist: your membership and club affiliation is important so that we can continue to represent the interests of model aircraft and drone flying in the UK.
OUR MOTTO IS: "UNITED WE ACHIEVE"
United we have achieved and will continue to do so.
Recent News
Latest BMFA News now online.
27/10/2025We are pleased to inform you that the latest issue of the BMFA News, including BDF News has now been published. It is available to read online and download from https://online.fliphtml5.com/doorh/rbsx/#p=1
Obituary – Peter Shaw
25/10/2025It is with very much sadness and regret, but nevertheless the duty of Surrey Radio Control Club to report the passing of Peter Shaw, a much valued member of the club for many, many years who was also a serving member of the Club Committee. Peter was an accomplished flyer as well as a very … Read More
Latest CAA Regulatory changes from Jan 1st 2026
23/09/2025Following the results of the CAA consultation on their review of unmanned aircraft systems which we reported on previously (https://bmfa.club/caa-response-document-to-the-review-of-uk-unmanned-aircraft-systems-uas-regulations-consultation), the CAA have now published details of the future legal requirements for Remote ID for unmanned aircraft (drones & model aircraft) which you can read at https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/moving-on-to-more-advanced-flying/remote-id-rid It is important to note that none of … Read More
World Space Modelling Championships, Zrenjanin, Serbia. Report 2
27/08/2025A mid contest report from the UK Space Modelling team, still out at the 2025 World space modelling championships in Zrenjanin, Serbia. The duration and altitude contest are now concluded, with some strong results from the UK team. In our streamer duration event, we had the strongest ever results from a British team, achieving 4th … Read More
World Space Modelling Championships, Zrenjanin, Serbia. Report 1
22/08/2025A team of 6 seniors and 3 juniors is preparing to represent GBR at the World Space Modelling Championships, taking place in Zrenjanin, Serbia from 22 to 28 August, 2025. The team has spent months designing and building model rockets in preparation for the event. The WSMC brings together the world’s top space modellers to … Read More
F3CN World Championships, Pitesti Romania – Final Report
12/08/2025The sun has set on another F3CN World Championships it’s time to reflect a little on the event. Bruce and Ian returned home late last night after an epic road trip across Europe to Pitesti, Romania. Steve made it home on Sunday afternoon being fortunate enough to fly to and from the event. The past … Read More
Team Gold & Individual Silver at the FAI F3N World Championships, Pitesti, Romania, Report 6
09/08/2025So the final round is over. Luca swept the board and won this round as well as all of the others, a deserving World Champion. Duncan flew an amazing flight and finished 2nd overall – a fantastic achievement. Adam and Dave tied in the music round with 472 points each. Gabriel Grunder, the Junior Austrian … Read More