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3D Printed Drone Shatters Speed Record!
17 Jan
Summary
- A 3D printed quadcopter achieved a verified speed of 408 mph.
- The Peregreen V4 drone was built by engineer Luke Maximo Bell and his father.
- The project heavily utilized computational fluid dynamics and repeated testing.
A remarkable feat of hobbyist engineering has pushed the speed limits for DIY aircraft, with a fully 3D printed quadcopter achieving a verified speed of 408 mph. The drone, named Peregreen V4, was meticulously designed and flown by engineer Luke Maximo Bell and his father, reclaiming a speed record for DIY planes.
This record-setting performance was the culmination of over two years of dedicated development, heavily involving computational fluid dynamics simulations and extensive flight testing. The Peregreen V4's airframe was printed as a single continuous piece using advanced materials, contributing to its superior aerodynamics and surface finish.
