Quantum Systems Apex Recordhunter drone aims to smash more records in the coming weeks.
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According to the official press release, the Apex Recordhunter drone was developed over the last year and serves as a technology demonstrator for next-gen electrically powered drones. Tellingly, Ukrainian engineers are also working on this project under the auspices of WIY Drones, a branch of Quantum Systems. It will also be attempting record-breaking speed challenges in Ukraine, as the Apex Recordhunter is being assessed for future interceptor drone programs.
Specifically, the WIY Drones plans include record attempts to break speed records for an FPV interceptor drone carrying a 0.5 kg payload, and for an anti-aircraft class FPV interceptor drone. These could well become the Ukrainian answer to the increasingly fast and maneuverable aerial threats that the Russians are sending over the border.
So, we might have a flurry of new drone speed records on the way, and it wouldn’t be a great surprise if the Apex Recordhunter drone pushes past the 700 km/h (435 mph) milestone.
The Europeans aren’t the only ‘Recordhunters.’ In May, we reported on another unofficial drone world speed record. Drone builders Aidan and Ben from New Zealand recorded maximum speeds of up to 453 mph (730 km/h) in tests of their Blackbird drone, which leverages exotic sawtooth carbon fiber propeller blades.
Drone breaks world speed record with 453 mph in test run
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