626.4 km/h. Faster Than Almost Everything.
On December 8th, 2024, at Dixon Creek, Victoria, we broke the world record for drone speed.
Previous record: 580 km/h
Our record: 626.4 km/h (655 km/h peak)
Difference: 46.4 km/h faster
That makes our drone faster than:
Formula 1 cars
Racing motorcycles
Supercars
Military helicopters
Top Fuel dragsters
Four Runs. 2 Records Broken
We had one hour. Four battery sets. Here's what happened:
Run 1 (Standard Battery, Into Wind)
Speed: 588 km/h
Already our fastest run ever into the wind.
Run 2 (Standard Battery, With Wind)
Speed: 621 km/h
Official Average: 604.5 km/h - NEW WORLD RECORD
We'd broken 600 km/h. We had the record. But we had 30 minutes left and two overcharged batteries.
Run 3 (Overcharged 4.30V, Into Wind)
Speed: 599 km/h
Into the wind, almost as fast as our best with-wind run. The overcharging was working.
Run 4 (Overcharged 4.30V, With Wind)
Speed: 655 km/h peak
Official Average: 626.4 km/h - FINAL WORLD RECORD
Ben's reaction when he saw 655 km/h: "HOLY SHIT!"
The Innovations That Made It Possible
1. PETG Carbon Fiber 3D Printing
We used PETG CF instead of standard materials. Result:
80g weight savings (400g → 320g)
Stronger structure
Better aerodynamics through custom-printed components
PCBWay sponsored the 3D-printed parts. Desktop manufacturing achieving world-record performance.
2. Air Cooling (No Water Cooling)
Most high-speed drones use water cooling. We didn't.
Why? Simpler. Lighter. Less prone to failure.
Motor temps: 40-60°C
Battery temps: 50-60°C standard, 92°C overcharged
All within acceptable limits.
3. Propeller Optimization
We cut propellers to different lengths instead to get a higher RPM. More efficient thrust-to-weight ratio.
4. Battery Overcharging
Standard safe voltage: 4.2V
Our overcharged voltage: 4.30V
More power. More speed. More risk.
Fire extinguisher on standby. Batteries reached 60C.
5. Proper Guinness Methodology
Bidirectional runs (both directions averaged)
Independent observers (Alistair and Radar)
GPS verification via flight logs
100m level flight average (not single-direction peak)
We didn't just go fast. We proved it properly.
The Cost
Parts: $3,000
Time: Thousands of hours of labour (18 months of development)
Comparison: Bugatti $3 million +
Desktop engineering. World-record results.
What's Next
This is just the beginning for DronePro Hub.
We're building an entertainment-first platform through YouTube, then leveraging that audience to create educational content for drone pilots worldwide.
Next goal? 700 km/h.
We're developing a next-generation drone with 3D-printed aerodynamic components. If desktop manufacturing can hit 626 km/h, what's possible at 700+?
Watch The Full Video
See all four runs, the technical breakdown, and the exact moment we realized we'd broken the record.
About DronePro Hub
Founded by Aidan Kelly (Mission Impossible, Fast & Furious, Star Wars drone cinematographer) and engineered by Ben Biggs (aerospace engineer, 17 years experience), DronePro Hub combines Hollywood expertise with world-record engineering.
Our mission: Build the world's most engaged drone community through real engineering, real records, and real education.
No BS. Just results.