How I Built the NEW World’s Fastest Drone

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

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[@J.C...]

Is it just a coincidence that the drones the govt uses to kill other drones looks just like this? They have some defensive system that will use a 200mph drone to kamikaze into the other drone and destroy it.

[@MADmosche]

Why are you lying saying that it’s “only the first 20 people who click the link”??

[@lukeamato423]

Should help Ukraine out

[@TrueHelpTV]

Red Bull won't go quietly to someone saying they're faster... Hold your breath... Red Bull is about to make faster wings.

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

@@MADmosche First 20 purchases, not link clicks.

[@guinnessworldrecords]

welcome to the family 🤝

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thank you! Hopefully the first of many records to come 🤩

[@_scoring]

Not the fastest... :)

[@samtheengineer]

woah.. no way!

[@patrickderp1044]

i was here

[@FasutonemuMyoji]

@@patrickderp1044 is here the crusty crab

[@tychothefriendlymonolith]

Red Bull: We have a advanced CFD and Wind Tunnel facilities Cape Town Guys: We have a moving car and an open window

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Amazing comment 😂 the Red Bull drone is technically a different use case to be fair.

[@thegamingwubba]

@@LukeMaximoBell1yeah, you wouldn’t have as much control with yours I don’t think, but this is an insane technological feat

[@EvilSardine084]

@@LukeMaximoBell1 How fast were you even going in a car? Wouldn't a leaf blower do a better job and blow even faster than the speed you're driving? Also the aerodynamics of the car probably affect the way the wind hits the drone as well.

[@waqarle]

If I am not wrong redbull didn't make the whole drone they just made the branded aero housing at the end. That we saw In the final video.

[@user-ii1iy8fz1d]

Pwnd ❤😂

[@feelincrispy7053]

“It _only_ reached 400kmh..” 😂 Seriously though imagine in a few years or so and we start seeing titles such as “I built a drone that hit the sound barrier” lol

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Hahaha 😂 at the moment I can’t see how that’s possible, but let’s see what future tech brings!

[@HugoHermesPiano]

This is not possible, due to the propellers not being able to surpass mach 1. So this would need a jet turbine or something like this??😅

[@evanbarnes9984]

You should check out dynamic soaring gliders! They're already going transonic, and that's without any propulsion

[@Sleepykitty-i7h]

​@LukeMaximoBell1 now give it to red bull

[@kinfongyeung5400]

@@evanbarnes9984 while they hit insane speed, they fly poorly in most environment

[@cannedwither8494]

3:32 What a useful safety mechanism! Automatically disconnects your motor if the wires get too hot.

[@donaldh2615]

Wait until the solder or the wire touches the other one it even lights up to notify you for the malfuction.

[@kklol07]

@@donaldh2615 ow, don't forget the shiny silicon on the ESCs, if something wrong happens they can reflect the "led notification" in all directions

[@cannedwither8494]

@@donaldh2615 Hahaha

[@ShiroKage009]

Also known as a fuse

[@cannedwither8494]

@@ShiroKage009 Fuses are unnecessary when you have *this*

[@AmixLiark]

And now... somewhere out there is a farmer who believes he saw a tiny green UFO whizz through the sky while he was taking a leak off the front porch...

[@liongod1000]

*_ And a Wine FARMER at that too! _*

[@JustMe-zu6tn]

😝👍

[@Rawi888]

Clear tail was sooo cool. So grateful for getting to watch this. Thank you for not giving up, your Dad raised a good man. Love from Namibia 🇳🇦❤.

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks and so glad you liked the clear tail! Wasn’t sure it would come out well but it did 🤩

[@FlyDreamEcuador]

Hell'a from south Africa I thought. And was so proud! I lived in Namibia man

[@df3_legomocs]

Man what an insane drone and project congratulations

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks 👊🏼

[@Selph_EU]

@@LukeMaximoBell1 Hope that you guys credited the dude (quadmovr) behind that design, unlike redbull. :)

[@Project-Air]

Massive congratulations, Luke! I know how hard you worked for this! 🙌

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks bro! 🙌🏼 yeh this video is just a small insight to all the work that goes into it which you will resonate with 😂

[@MADmosche]

Worked so hard to not even come close to breaking the real record.

[@zaidkabir7277]

​@@LukeMaximoBell1 you are gonna make drones and project air will strap another rocket engine to it😅. I mean that would be cool fr

[@CHECHNYA3017]

Amazon same day delivery be like lol.

[@Piethaek]

@@MADmosche Which is what?

[@Unifymukoni]

Your incredible accomplishment not only showcases your talent and innovation but also makes us all proud to be South African🇿🇦. Keep soaring to new heights!🦅

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Awesome comment thanks! 🤩 a proudly S.A. project!!

[@justincoats7236]

It's so awesome that a dad and son did this. I would expect someone with so big money, multiple engineering degrees, and a big company behind them. It was fun to see your failures and that you kept working and overcame them.

[@Roberto-tj4ts]

Also Albert Einstein was a son and had a father ;-))

[@sascha-lucke]

Awesome. With 3d printer, a dad and some fpv parts you beat redbull racing and ddg? Respect to all of you building this awesome fast drones!!!

[@8alakai8]

redbull only made the outer shell it was build and designed by drone gods

[@Mike-Bell]

Thanks 😊 here is the design video Designing the worlds fastest Drone | Guinness Record Holder kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKC2hJSJoLSHisU

[@Lumi_nance]

+ a car You forgot that😅

[@The7wetrustin]

The Army wants to talk with you

[@urt1202]

200 of these fuckers armed with bombs going towards citizens windows is an horrifying idea

[@joellee6142]

lol

[@bobbyrandomguy1489]

Channels like these deserve more attention

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks!

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

@@Jamey_ETHZurich_TUe_Rulez Sorry for wasting your time 🤗

[@_p-x-l_]

@@Jamey_ETHZurich_TUe_Rulez that's what testing and building that kind of stuff is all about. redbull did just the same and claimed they came up with the idea even tho other people did it way before them did they waste your time too? if so maybe don't watch youtube videos

[@multiarray2320]

​@@Jamey_ETHZurich_TUe_Rulez calling it a waste of time is a bit rude, but you definitively got a point. its still some work, but mostly about assembling existing parts to get something to work. the peoblem that i see is the company guinness world records. it is to some degree pay to win and i bet there were faster drone flights based on how easy it was to build it but they would never list them in their book (cause money).

[@Youbetternowatchthis]

@@multiarray2320 It's only real engineering if you start with smelting the ore yourself! Else it's just assembling someone elses parts. Everyone can do LEGO!

[@alvinhendricks7208]

Huge congratulations! Keep pushing the boundaries. If you're operating at 60% of your performance envelope then I can't imagine what your next milestone will be. Proudly South African 🇿🇦

[@benitocamelo-os7to]

!!Hey red bull, this guy’s got your wings!!

[@Kls1972sm]

That thing a bullet..lol

[@chrisbee5481]

Now that F1 car doesnt have a chance at all 😆 Red bull needs to sponsor you.

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

No it’s way too fast for F1! Haha

[@m2-x-n253]

​@@LukeMaximoBell1 you should be able to capture F1 cars every angle close up then...last I checked Red Bulls drone had big issues with taking quick turns.....also why choose their similar design...I mean at this point someone can copy that and beat ur record JS.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

@@m2-x-n253 Fast turns will require control surfaces on those wing blades, or a quad-canard with all moving surfaces.

[@mickyou86]

@redbull sponsor them please

[@l.k.1011]

Sure, after smashing the RB can, they surely will think about that option.

[@Jesus__Loves__Us__All]

I died @ the Drone behavior specialist scene during the tuning segment!!! Well Done! LMAO🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Mike-Bell]

@ChrisRosser really nailed it!! 😂

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Hahaha I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephaniejoubert365]

Yeeeeewwww!!!! Look at it go. So impressive - what a feat of engineering. I love the collab between you and your dad. Congrats 🤗🍾

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Hehe thanks for all the moral support along the way especially when I was sad because my drone caught on fire instead of being fast 😂

[@Girvo747]

@@LukeMaximoBell1”please go fast!” Drone: no! 🔥

[@elliotmarks06]

I'd love for this to be the start of a back and forth between one small youtuber, and a multi-billion-dollar company, one-upping each other on drone designs

[@wizard101stormdude]

it wouldnt be a compition lmao. Multibillion dollar company would have a faster drone in a few days

[@elliotmarks06]

@@wizard101stormdude I was referencing the fact that it has sorta already started. He originally got the record, then Red Bull beat it, then he beat it again.

[@redacted1946]

Redbull never beat any record​@@elliotmarks06

[@IainMcClatchie]

Notes for folks who want to go faster: - Make the fuselage skinnier and longer. Fit the batteries closely and eliminate excess volume. - Switch to an H-wing rather than an X, increase the wing span and minimize the distance from the motors to the main wing. This gets most of your wing area available for lift. - Use an actual asymmetrical wing section to reduce parasitic drag from lift. - Mount the wing with some fixed angle of attack to shift lift from the body to the wing. Body lift seems free when you just consider parasitic drag. But consider induced drag and suddenly it's not so awesome. You want the wing making lots of lift in cruise and the body closer to neutral. Given how big your fuselage is compared to your wing, you'll always get a lot of fuselage lift. - Polish that surface! At that scale, you want surface deviations that are *tiny*, like under a thousandth of an inch.

[@Mike-Bell]

At these speeds you get all the body lift you need from 1 degree angle which means there is almost zero induced drag. No need for wings because the body is pretty big dictated by the battery size.

[@IainMcClatchie]

@@Mike-Bell How much does it weigh, about 3 kg? Body is about 15 cm diameter? Hmm. You're right. At 450 km/hr, sea level air density, dynamic pressure is 9600 Pa. Induced drag from 30 N of lift is maybe 1.7 N, which is 210 watts of drag. If you figure your ESC, motors, and props have a combined efficiency of 50%, that's 420 watts from the battery, or 2.5% of your battery power. I still wonder if there's a way to make it skinnier. What batteries do you use?

[@Mike-Bell]

@@IainMcClatchieit weighs 1.87kg

[@psychatnight]

The scream of that thing is incredible such amazing work congratulations on your world record!

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

It’s beautiful to hear 🤩

[@liongod1000]

@@LukeMaximoBell1 *_ Like a Mad Banshee _*

[@joellee6142]

the first drones sounds like wraith dart ships in the series stargate Atlantis.. also cool flying views, Like a superman flying view.

[@KasimirvonFinck]

@Luke Congratulations! I am trying on speed running drones too and I love your progress and hard work! I know about the fires first hand! Super duper nice accomplishment!

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Awesome! What speeds have you gotten up to?

[@joes2144]

Dude, this is SO cool! And the fact that you and your dad did this together is really neat. Best in the world, bravo!

[@Mike-Bell]

Thanks 😊 here is my design video Designing the worlds fastest Drone | Guinness Record Holder kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKC2hJSJoLSHisU

[@AerialEscape]

Well done Luke and poppa! I love the family bonding and time spent together on this and other projects from you guys. Cherish these moments together, and cheers from one father to another!

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks so much 🤩 and I totally agree 🤗

[@eder0009]

Congrats on the new record. You are helping to push the boundaries of FPV racing drone technology!! For a while, most quadcopter companies were so focused on 3 inch, small, light weight drones. Now there is a swing back towards 5-10 quadcopters with S8 batteries and monster ESC's. Soon we will push into S10-S12 monsters and quadcopters that can maintain flight well over 1-3 hours! It seems like every month some inventor in their lab also comes up with another use case for quadcopters. Whether it be chasing F1 cars, flying in the air and water, product delivery and a host of defensive/offensive war tech.

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Agreed! A lot of exciting things in the space!

[@Alb1n0blkSh33p]

Insanely well done... Looks like it took a bit of effort.

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks! Just a bit 😂

[@deecat2018]

Only a bit of battery and plastic sacrifice for science

[@Copa20777]

Your dad added the frame to the design and the foundation, amazing from the old man, oh and the drone whisperer caught everyone off gaurd with how he just digress professionally 😂

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Haha I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😂

[@Mvpliberty]

If someone builds that they’re going to jail 🤣

[@Bu5H84]

Congrats Luke, beautiful machine

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks so much 🙌🏼

[@JerryRanger-gj1cc]

Brilliant effort, I have been manufacturing new projects for many years and know the frustration of when it goes wrong many times! But focus which you guys have is the way to win. Congratulations

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

It's so much work!

[@OliverBerndsen]

Congrats! So glad to see the finished product of this, what world record is next?

[@zachmoyer1849]

highest altitude?

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks!! Was a lot of work 😂

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Good question. If you think of something cool to do next let me know!

[@RuthlessFpv]

Welldone bois !!! Putting South Africa on the map 🔥🚀

[@zachmoyer1849]

lol i think elon did some heavy lifting in that department

[@ricric3025]

Saffas FTW

[@jasongallagher603]

The night footage was amazing

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks!

[@TheVince237]

Second time watching this video, I loved everything about it🔥💯🔥💯

[@thomask.8533]

OK, now off to the nearest area with UFO sightings...

[@BigInjun05]

Hey red bull, hold my beer.

[@c.jishnu378]

Underrated (here at 10 likes(excluding mine)).

[@bartbutler9960]

Congratulations, great work. What ESC are you using that can handle 12s? Please post a full parts list? Thanks

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

I will upload a full parts list at a later stage. But final specs are: T-motor 3115 900kv motors APC 7x11 inch props 2 x Dogcom 1500mah 160C lipos Matek 12S FC

[@redacted1946]

​@@LukeMaximoBell1In the video it said you used tmotor 3115 1500kv (they seem to be prototypes) and an 1800mah pack

[@Swiss_RC]

@@LukeMaximoBell1 Its possible, you share your 3d print parts

[@botanyldrm642]

@@LukeMaximoBell1 Have you uploaded list of full parts anywhere? I checked both videos but couldn't find it.

[@Kris-jk9mq]

Congratulations on your drone adventure! Awesome you got to share it with your Dad! Follow your dreams man! LOVED the car window Wind tunnel, we've all done it with our hands, genius idea!

[@JayDubster]

That's incredible work guys !! Shockingly quick and stable, I know it took a lotta work to get there, but jeez you got a beast now !!

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks so much 🤩 so glad we got there in the end. There were many times we’re giving up seemed like the easy way out

[@cobusbrits2]

Would the use of torodial propellers increase the speed?

[@de_eerste_van]

AWESOME! Putin wil give you a call to make an order!

[@Zeuser]

The USA would like to know your location

[@FrisianDroneAviator]

Ukraine as well

[@SuperTrb0]

I’m curious why you’re using such a conventional design for your props. There are more efficient, powerful designs that are used in real aircraft that could be scaled down that could offer all sorts of advantages.

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

They are the only props that have the pitch and diameter I need for the record

[@jeffclassics]

Availability. Printed props wont last a second in that application. Similar when there’s hype about toroidal props. And Injected molding is super expensive to setup

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

@@jeffclassics Exactly correct.

[@SuperTrb0]

@@LukeMaximoBell1 What about sintered metal. Again, I’m no expert, I’m just asking. I am fascinated by this stuff. I fly professionally and over the past 15 years or so there have been some really neat advancements in prop tech for actual aircraft. I’m not sure what kind of RPMs your props are seeing but I imagine it is on par with something like a modern turbo prop. In that area more and more older aircraft are seeing their three and four bladed props replaced by 5, 6, and 8 bladed props with modified shapes like paddle board and modified tips. There are a few companies playing around with contra rotating designs that are interesting, making kind of an external jet prop. These mods greatly improve performance in thrust, airspeed, noise, and fuel efficacy which that last part may or may not relate to improve battery life. One of my hobby’s is shooting and there have been some really impressive strides made in metal 3D printing. There are a few suppressors on the market now that simply couldn’t be made without a 3D printer. The pressures involved in containing hot gasses from a muzzle blast are exceptionally high. I can’t imagine that something like that would fail in your application. Composites and hybrid composites likewise have proven to be very durable. It would be interesting to see these strides getting scaled down to use in UAV/drone tech. Good video on the subject kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZu5f4KgYtZmibMsi=L-SVxDF0cBbn48dT

[@jeffclassics]

@@SuperTrb0 and to add, the bigger prop size is the more efficient it is. So just by scaling down props in jets or boats doesn’t guarantee itll be efficient and economical.

[@Landmark-g3r]

Being a foster child having a pa as A1 golden as yours is only for me to be imagined as the love for you is a reality thank you for sharing love always peace to you

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks so much!

[@hoopla1414]

Love the NIGHT video!! the glowing tail is awesome....nice touch!!

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks!

[@155spy]

Local is Boss …. Well Done Luke and Dad

[@mezu-e]

I hope you got a refund on all those batteries that failed within their nominal operating conditions (or figured out why you were overloading them)

[@MADmosche]

You think this kid is smart enough to follow warranty processes? 😂 I doubt it!

[@clearwashere]

​@@MADmosche Bold assumption someone who works with hardware doesn't know how to read a warranty form.

[@conkerconquerer9762]

@@MADmosche I'm pretty sure you're like 18 from your videos

[@phil2082]

I don't think they were using "Nirmal operating conditions" in this video. Batteries have a C rating, which indicates how much output they can deliver. This clearly exceeded that rating, as the batteries caught fire.

[@JeromeDemers]

crush the competition @0:15 = 👌

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

First comment about this 😂 glad you noticed!

[@boringpolitician]

7:24 - I've never thought of those problems either. Thank you for that talk! It's a good thing to keep in the back of the mind when having fun with the drone, so the drone doesn't get over confident.

[@chenglo8999]

Wow!!! Awesome that you and your dad accomplished this. Hope you will market this for sale in the USA!

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Maybe in the future!

[@Mike-Bell]

Good idea. Here is my design video Designing the worlds fastest Drone | Guinness Record Holder kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKC2hJSJoLSHisU

[@OliverBerndsen]

Now Redbull can’t call their drone the fastest drone in the world!

[@zachmoyer1849]

wimps

[@Kai-P]

DDG never did and I don't think Redbull has a drone?

[@zachmoyer1849]

@@Kai-P they basically sponsored a guy that built one and helped him make it out of carbon fiber there is a video on youtube about it.

[@Kai-P]

@@zachmoyer1849 Thats the Dutch Drone Gods (DDG) yes. I wouldn't call it a redbull drone just because they did some canopy optimization and put their logo on it. Anyway, they said its the fastest camera drone that can last a whole track and it probably still is.

[@meikgeik]

Apples and oranges. Not dogging on this channel or anything but DDG has way more resources at their disposal. If they wanted to make a drone for this purpose, I think they'd give this drone a good run for it's money.

[@clivecottam1509]

Can I borrow it....plzzzzzzz?

[@WeirdWaukegan]

Only rich people can afford to make mistakes.

[@Eric-AC]

I love it. Just goes to show you, all the money and backing of a silly drink cant beat good old nerdy determination and the bond of a boy and his Dad. ❤ Your drone is absolutely mental!

[@jwaseman8487]

New watcher and I just wanted to say amazing video/project. I think its so cool to see what the kid from The Sandlot (movie) is up to all these years later. Fun fact: I never knew he had an accent before this video. Joking aside very very impressive, much respect bro! See ya on the next one, new new fastest drone.

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Haha thanks so much! You aren’t the first person to make that connection 😂

[@admiralbeez8143]

Get that to Ukraine.

[@chloehennessey6813]

That was so fun to watch. Almost 300 mph is insanely fast for ANYTHING let alone a drone.

[@ChibiViolin]

One cool thing about drone tech is that because it's relatively new, enthusiastic and skilled amateurs still have room to make huge breakthroughs.

[@shebby0204]

your relationship with your dad is as awesome as the world record

[@Mike-Bell]

Thanks ☺️ here is the design video Designing the worlds fastest Drone | Guinness Record Holder kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKC2hJSJoLSHisU

[@AshPlays-yt]

Congratulations man the hardwork always paysoff

[@lawrencecarlson2425]

Perfect platform for testing out the new propeller designs.

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

True!

[@kevinpoole8880]

Absolutely Phenomenal!! Congratulations!!! 🚀

[@passingby7967]

I never thought a quad-drone could fly this fast! Absolutely respect what you've achieved with your passion, knowledge, and persistence.

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks so much! 🙌🏼

[@kaumohlamonyane272]

Fellow South African 💯🔥🔥🙏🏾 congratulations

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks!!

[@techFPV5964]

I am so happy for you blokes in South Africa flying a home-made drone to 300mph is truly a feat in itself.✌️🇺🇲🇧🇷

[@Finallyh3r3]

Brother!! That is absolutely insane!! I’d bet if you put a lacquer clear coat and polished it you’d steal more yet…smooth is fast and you want it mirror polished

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Yeh that would be epic! Mayve we will try next time.

[@DenHvideHund]

more than 2000w pr motor is an achievement on it's own. Congrats Luke and Mike

[@Nishantkashyapvlog]

I really wanted to have one✅ Keep it up bro! ✅

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

It’s a lot of fun 🤩

[@joeblow4639]

Congrats!!! What an accomplishment! So cool you and your dad are doing it together.

[@Mike-Bell]

Thanks. Here is the design video Designing the worlds fastest Drone | Guinness Record Holder kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKC2hJSJoLSHisU

[@csmith8546]

Congrats Luke. Shows what we can achieve in South Africa.

[@Absaalookemensch]

I'm 65 and that's is the wildest this I've seen in my life. I've been in the jump seat of a P-51 going nearly 400 mph, but this would keep up. Wow.

[@olivergarrow233]

great job, you have shown how proper flight dev needs a lot of trial and errors, and iterations, how resilient and patient the operators have to be !

[@Heppyandy]

That is pretty fast! Welldone! Dronewars coming soon 👀

[@chelseachelseachelsea4604]

Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, BAE systems and more have entered the chat.

[@vinisius]

The terapy part is sooo funny! Amazing project and drive to keep on pushing. Congrats

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Glad you enjoyed it 😂

[@hoodoofps]

DONT EVEN THINK I DIDN'T RECOGNIZE YOUR PUMA RS-X STEPPERS! I HAVE THAT SAME PAIR IN 11M! On a softer note I'm better your an RS line fan like myself and have more than one colorway and model of Puma RS kicks...I hope you respond this made my whole week.

[@Gargamoth]

Congratulations! This is the first time seeing your video. I like that you showed all that is involved in making a successfully flying drone. I think your expertise would be useful in the drone racing circuits. It is there that the problems of having flying cars can be worked out. Who knows What comes after? Good luck.

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks so much!!

[@Madness187inc]

thats so awesome dude!

[@S1thembiso]

Hearing “just 400km/h was insane to me. Well done on your work brother

[@Hendrid9376]

Well Done Great Work...Keep on Pushing on , We Limitless....Legendry Work

[@qoph1988]

Now that's fast! Are you already working on a v3 to defend the title from upstarts?

[@doyouknow765]

Your mum

[@brunersfpvracing3769]

Luke and your dad, , A Very Big Congratulations !!!

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks so much! 🙌🏼

[@teomai]

WOW, just wow. Congratulations.

[@javiermigoya]

Wow, that opening in the front was perfect and if it's opened in the back for the Air to pass through unimpeded I can imagine it must run cool even at full throttle, just like a PC pull air in and expel air out for cooler components, probably would go faster as well, just have to create a barrier inside to keep condensation to a minimum on the components especially on cooler days

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Yeh the open canopy for filming allows for much better cooling in the drone!

[@kaviator]

Congrats to you and your dad. This is absolutely phenomenal!!!

[@PalmliX]

This was so inspiring! I need to experience this kind of speed! Are there any plans to making the parts and tune available so we can build our own speed demons?

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Thanks so much! 🙌🏼 there are plans in the works to make a commercially available drone.

[@Noneyabusinessok]

Amazing, the determination as well to keep on going, while others may have folded.

[@Clarence_13x]

You’re smart enough to have me send you the parts for a water jet cnc system. It’s much more satisfying to do it as much as you can yourself.

[@FarmerFpv]

You and your father are beasts! Incredible achievement. That is 93mph faster than my Turbine-powered RC Viper jet. Congratulations to you two.

[@shotbyarian]

awesome video! i would have loved the tuning process, but understand you don't want other ppl to copy your work

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Yeh fair enough! But I can’t make the video too long. But if you’d like to see, I followed Chris Rosser’s latest tuning guide step by step 🙌🏼

[@shotbyarian]

@@LukeMaximoBell1 i know his newest series, but it is always really interesting how ppl tune their custom drones!

[@flymachine]

Someone get this boytjie a wind tunnel! Nice father son collab.

[@Mike-Bell]

I see a wind tunnel project coming 😅

[@DavidWBIII]

WOW! CONGRATS AND I LOOK FORWARD TO WHAT YOU GUYS DO GOING FORWARD!!!!

[@Landmark-g3r]

Rewarding the beauty of being free as A1 golden thank you for sharing

[@jeromejooste3493]

Congrats. Like that Blender was part of the design team. Keep at it, the sound barrier is not far off.

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Blender is brilliant!

[@gregjackson4117]

This was an amazing video. Keep it up dude.

[@grant.bloomquist]

“Our application”= absolute peak output 99% of the time

[@inDasInnen]

Wow! Hats off and congratulations, very persistent and an impressive result!

[@EricBalcon]

Your work has a huge commercial potential, I wish you good luck.

[@TheAtomTwister]

Cheers mate. Excellent work on the drone. If you want to break the sound barrier with an RC vehicle, try building a supersonic RC FPV fighter jet... maybe a mini SR-71 Blackbird or something special.

[@Seoras111]

Running your motors with high speed props stationary, they will always draw a lot more current then when they move at speed. So doing trial and error bench testing does not always give you the most optimum design.

[@LukeMaximoBell1]

Yes we realised this as well. We found that in the air there is about 30% less strain on the motors.

[@audioadventurer6892]

Congrats on the world speed record, great content.