The Largest Flying Machine Competition In SingaporeThe Largest Flying Machine Competition In Singapore
Transform
creative ideas into
real flying machines
Gain greater knowledge
in 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 unique flight.
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.
*Category B will be open to a maximum number of 150 registered teams.
*Category B will be open to a maximum number of 150 registered teams.
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.
*Participants of Category C1 Challenge are also eligible to register for either C2 or C3 challenge, but not both.
*Participants of Category C1 Challenge are also eligible to register for either C2 or C3 challenge, but not both.
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
FPV Flight – Novice
Bring, or design and build, a ducted (shielded propeller) first-person view (FPV) drone to compete in an obstacle course.
*Participants of Category C2 Challenge are not eligible to participate in Category C3 Challenge.
*Participants of Category C2 Challenge are not eligible to participate in Category C3 Challenge.
All Schools
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C3
Did you know that the best time for laps was 49.67s? Category C3
1
FPV Flight – Advance
Bring, or design and build, a first-person view (FPV) drone to compete in an obstacle course.
*Participants of Category C3 Challenge are not eligible to participate in Category C2 Challenge.
*Participants of Category C3 Challenge are not eligible to participate in Category C2 Challenge.
All Schools
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D1
Control your flying machine with your gestures! Category D1
2-5
Semi-Autonomous
Design and build a system of UP TO THREE (3) small semi-autonomous air platforms, operated using intuitive controls via wearable devices, to perform a multitude of tasks
Polytechnics / Universities
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D2
Teamwork makes the dream work – Deliver a package with a team of drones! Category D2
2-5
Autonomous
Design and build a system of at least TWO (2) autonomous small air platforms to collaboratively perform a transportation task in an indoor obstacle 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 an obstacle course.
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TimelineTimeline
Push the boundaries and build the next record-breaking flying machine at SAFMC2023 See you soon!
Registration is closed!
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!
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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 with your impressive feat and stand among the podium to be honoured as Champions of SAFMC!
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