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ImageThis website is for current members and those looking to join the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) or the British Drone Flyers (BDF)  the premier UK associations for those that operate and fly model aircraft and drones.

Click here to join the BMFA or the BDF

For an in depth look at the regulations that affect us please see the Know The Law page

Click Here to take the BMFA Registration Competency Certificate test

CAA Operator & Flyer ID requirements

Weight of drone or model aircraft Flyer ID Operator ID
250g to less than 25kg Required Required
100g to less than 250g; with a camera Required Required
100g to less than 250g; without a camera Required Optional
Less than 100g Recommended Optional