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A father and son designed the world’s fastest quadcopter drone

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A father-and-son team recently set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest quadcopter drone, speeding past the previous title holder. After months of fiery trial-and-error, Luke and Mike Bell’s remote-controlled Peregrine 2 design buzzed through the air at a ridiculous 298 mph. While the team’s four-propellor drone achieved its top speed back on April 21, Luke Bell posted his project rundown and Guinness confirmation earlier this week on YouTube.

Unfortunately, they didn’t solve for the interior heat caused by the amount of electrical current flowing through the system. With temperatures reaching as high as 266 degrees Fahrenheit, the drone’s wiring ignited and sent their first attempt crashing towards the ground. After briefly considering giving up on their goal, the Bells went back to the drawing board, constructed a second iteration, and launched the new quadcopter—which promptly burst into flames, as well.

 

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