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A newly certified world record is drawing attention to how far drone technology has advanced, pushing performance into territory once reserved for experimental aircraft and elite motorsport engineering.
The achievement highlights how compact, independent builds are now capable of rivaling technologies developed by major manufacturers.
A technological leap
According to the Express, a custom-built drone has been awarded a Guinness World Record after officially exceeding 388mph, making it the fastest drone ever recorded.
The speed places it beyond the reach of the world’s fastest production cars and well past conventional expectations for unmanned aircraft.
Despite its small frame, the drone delivers power output typically associated with high-performance motorsport. I
ts creator said the primary challenge was managing extreme energy demands while maintaining stability at unprecedented speeds.
The record was confirmed on 17 December, with subsequent test flights reportedly pushing the drone even faster under favourable conditions.
Built from scratch
The drone was designed and assembled by Australian drone pilot and engineer Ben Biggs, who began the project after seeing footage of another high-speed drone online.
What initially started as a technical experiment gradually developed into a demanding, long-term engineering effort.
“It started as a personal project, it was just a bit of a fun project,” Biggs told Supercar Blondie. “I saw that video, and it inspired me. I just thought it would be fun to try and beat it.”
After an early prototype delivered modest results, Biggs undertook extensive redesigns and testing.
The final version took about 18 months to complete, with Biggs managing every stage of development and later securing sponsorship to bring the project to completion
Sources: Express, Supercar Blondie
