Every DroneXL story tagged “Drone Speed Record” — newest first.
University of Bath students unveiled KingChaser, a 300-newton 3D-printed jet built to beat Niels Herbrich's 465 mph Guinness record. It has not flown yet.
Benjamin Biggs has published the full build story of the Blackbird drone that took the Guinness quadcopter speed record at 626 km/h in December 2025.
Quantum Systems says its Apex Recordhunter experimental aircraft reached 699 km/h in June testing, a number that would blow past today’s electric-aircraft benchmark if it clears FAI certification, while feeding future interceptor-drone development.
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