Father-Son Built The World's High Speed Drone Peregrine 2 For Speed Record

Father-Son Duo Blazes to Drone Speed Record: The World's Fastest Drone is Built for Speed, Peregrine 2 Takes Flight.

A South African father and son team has just smashed the record for the world's fastest drone, built entirely through trial and error. The record-making attempt was performed on April 21, 2024. 

Breaking the Mold (Literally) 

Luke Bell, a YouTuber known for his creative projects, teamed up with his engineer dad, Mike, to create Peregrine 2 – a custom-made drone unlike any other. Their goal? To dethrone the current record holder and push the boundaries of drone technology. 

From Tennis Ball to Speed Demon 

This isn't the first time the Bells have collaborated on a record-breaking project.  Just last year, Luke won the GoPro $1 million challenge by transforming his GoPro into a tennis ball (designed by Mike!) and capturing incredible footage of his dog. This time, they set their sights even higher, aiming to outpace even the high-speed drone used by Red Bull to follow F1 champion Max Verstappen. 

Trial by Fire 

The journey to becoming the world's fastest drone wasn't smooth sailing.  Without access to a fancy wind tunnel, the Bells had to get creative. They tested their designs by holding them out of a car window and gauging their performance against the airflow.  The results?  Not pretty.  The initial prototypes kept bursting into flames due to overheating. 

Undeterred by Flames 

Refusing to give up, the Bells spent months redesigning Peregrine 2.  They implemented thicker motor wires and made numerous tweaks, finally creating a drone that could handle the high speeds without combusting. But there was still work to be done – this fireproof version wasn't quite record-breaking fast yet.

Record-Breaking Flight

After months of relentless engineering and problem-solving, the Bells were ready for their official record attempt.  This required multiple independent witnesses and two high-speed runs in opposing directions.  The pressure was on, but Peregrine 2 soared!  It clocked a blistering 298.74 miles per hour (480.23 kilometers per hour), officially becoming the world's fastest drone.  This feat also earned Peregrine 2 the title of the world's fastest camera drone, easily surpassing 258 miles per hour.

With the 300 mph mark tantalizingly close, the question remains: will the Bells be able to top their own record?  One thing's for sure – their relentless pursuit of innovation and their ability to overcome obstacles have made them pioneers in the world of drone technology. 

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