Australian Man Builds World’s Fastest Drone at 388 MPH
▼ Summary
– An Australian aerospace engineer, Ben Biggs, built a drone that set a Guinness World Record with a top speed of 388 mph (626 km/h).
– The project began as a personal challenge after Ben was inspired by an online video of a previous fastest drone.
– Ben designed and built the drone himself over 18 months, utilizing his professional workspace and later securing sponsorship.
– The record-breaking drone is lightweight at 4.4 lbs and features a peak power of 16 kilowatts, giving it an immense power-to-weight ratio.
– Ben achieved the official record speed during a controlled attempt and has already flown the drone even faster (406 mph) in downwind conditions.
An Australian aerospace engineer has officially built the world’s fastest drone, securing a Guinness World Record with a staggering top speed of 388 miles per hour. This remarkable velocity significantly outpaces high-performance supercars and approaches half the speed of sound. The project began as a personal challenge for creator Ben Biggs, who was inspired after watching a video of another high-speed drone and believed he could improve upon it.
With over fifteen years of drone piloting experience and a professional background designing drones for major film productions, Biggs possessed the ideal skill set. He embarked on this endeavor as a passion project, utilizing his employer’s workspace to bring his designs to life. The initial prototype achieved an impressive 280 mph, confirming the potential of his concept and fueling his ambition to break the 600 km/h barrier.
The final record-breaking machine is the product of approximately eighteen months of dedicated, solo effort. Biggs handled every detail personally, from the aerodynamic 3D modeling to selecting the electronics and power systems. After self-funding the prototype, he secured sponsorship from Drone Pro Hub to complete the ambitious build. One of the greatest technical hurdles was engineering a frame strong yet light enough to handle a massive 16 kilowatts of peak power, all while carrying its battery.
The resulting drone is a feat of engineering. It weighs just 4.4 pounds and boasts a power-to-weight ratio roughly ten times greater than a Formula 1 car. For the official record attempt, the device reached a verified speed of 626 km/h (388 mph), though Biggs notes it has hit 406 mph in favorable downwind conditions. Rather than slowing down, the new record holder is already planning his next innovative project. Updates on his work can be followed through his and Drone Pro Hub’s social media channels.
(Source: SuperCar Blondie)
