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 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!
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.
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
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

Team Manager vacancy for the British F3K team. World Championships,Germany 26/07/2025 – 02/08/2025
12/02/2025The Silent Flight Technical Committee invites applications for the post of Team Manager for the British F3K team competing in the World Championships to be held in Tarp, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 26 July – 2 August 2025. The role of the Team Manager includes arranging international and local travel for team members and their equipment, co-ordinating … Read More

Team manager vacancy for F3D 2025 World Pylon Racing Championships, Germany.
04/02/2025The BMPRA (British Miniature Pylon Racing Association) are requesting applications from suitably qualified team managers for the F3D 2025 World Pylon Racing Championships in Germany (19th to 27th July). This role requires the holder to have experience of international competitions and have a good working knowledge of the F3D and FAI Sporting Code. Duties will … Read More

BMFA Article 16 Authorisation re-issued for 2025
31/12/2024The latest BMFA Article 16 authorisation which has been re-issued for 2025 can be downloaded from below, it is also available to download from the Documents section of the BMFA JustGo Membership portal. https://bmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241213-UAS7068-The-Society-of-Model-Aeronautical-Engineers-Ltd-Article-16-OA-Issue-7.pdf

BMFA Membership Fees for 2025
27/11/2024The Extraordinary General Meeting of the Society of Model Aeronautical Engineers Ltd (T/A BMFA) took place on the evening of 26th November. The meeting voted to adopt the Accounts for the 2023/24 Financial Year and to approve the Budget for the 2025/26 Financial Year. It was agreed that the Membership fees for 2025 would be … Read More
World Drone Racing Championship – Hangzhou, China – Update 3
02/11/2024Effects of Typhoon Kong-rey After yesterday’s rainy opening ceremony, it was clear that the effects of Typhoon Kong-rey would linger, with wet and windy weather expected throughout the day. Early forecasts all agreed that heavy rain and gusty winds would persist, possibly easing to moderate rain by mid-afternoon. The team members in early heats gathered … Read More
Flyer ID’s for BMFA members. (Update)
01/11/2024The first stage of issuing CAA Flyer ID’s to BMFA members who had opted in to the BMFA arranging a Flyer ID on their behalf and who meet the CAA competency requirements due to having passed the BMFA RCC or because the hold a BMFA A or B certificate from before 31/12/2020 has been completed … Read More