Electric drone reaches record speed of 699 km/h

The Munich-based Quantum Systems Group recently achieved a remarkable feat. Their technological achievement, the Apex Recordhunter, reached a top speed of 699 km/h in level and horizontal flight, surpassing the previous official record of 657.59 km/h. Although they have convincingly beaten the previous record, the entry into the Guinness Book of Records is not yet complete. An official attempt to officially confirm the achievement under the watchful eye of judges is planned for the coming weeks.

The development of this advanced drone has been going on for a whole year. The project also has an interesting practical application. Ukrainian engineers are actively involved in its development under the auspices of WIY Drones, a subsidiary of a German company. The Apex Recordhunter is currently being evaluated for future air defense interception programs, and testing will soon move to Ukraine.

The WIY Drones team's plans include chasing new speed records in specific categories. These include an attempt to achieve a record speed for an FPV drone with a payload of 0.5 kg and a speed record for an anti-aircraft FPV interceptor. These fast drones could become a key answer to the increasingly fast and agile aerial threats. Given their current performance, it would not be surprising if they surpass the magical 700 km/h mark.

However, Europeans are not alone in this speed race. In May, aviation enthusiasts Aidan and Ben from New Zealand reached a speed of 730 km/h during testing with a Blackbird drone, which uses exotic carbon propellers with saw-tooth blades.

As with the German project, the New Zealand achievement remains unofficial. To enter official history, a strict protocol is required: independent certified observers, officially verified measuring equipment, precise documentation, and a controlled flight in both directions. Until these steps are completed, all these dizzying numbers should be taken with a certain amount of caution.