
A fully 3D-printed quadcopter has gained the title of the world’s fastest drone by reaching a top speed of 659 kilometers per hour (408 mph) with tailwind. Built and piloted by engineer and YouTuber Luke Maximo Bell along with his father, the Peregreen V4 officially recorded a two-run average of 657 kmph under Guinness verification. The drone additionally managed to reach an upwind speed of 599 kmph, which is said to be an improvement of 14 kmph over its predecessor.
With this achievement, the father-son duo once again claimed the speed title after their previous attempt was overtaken by Australian aerospace engineer Ben Biggs, who set a 626 kmph (389 mph) record with his Blackbird drone.