World's fastest quadcopter sets world speed record

Mechanical engineer Ryan Lademann designed the Lademann XLR V3 drone, which reaches incredible straight-line speeds of up to 414 km/h. And this is with a weight of only 490 grams.

Externally, such a device differs from most quadrocopters. Instead of a flat, horizontal chassis, the XLR has a vertical base encased in a bullet-shaped aerodynamic shell. A similar look and engines attached to the main chassis with thin struts with low resistance.

Lademann XLR V3 is launched from a special stand, which allows not to damage the propeller blades. When ascending, the drone is able to hover in the air in a vertical position, but when accelerating to the sides, it changes to a horizontal position.

To set an official world record, the quadcopter had to reach the maximum speed at the same height in two opposite directions - first with the wind, and then against. In both cases - at least 100 meters. The average was taken into account.

The Lademann XLR V3 had an average speed of 360.503 km/h, which was enough for a new world record held by the Guinness Book of Records. In one of the previous flights, the peak speed reached 414 km / h (probably in the direction of the wind)

The engineer does not hide what is inside the drone - all components are listed on site project. Their total cost, together with FPV goggles, is about $400 (≈27,500 rubles).