The World's Fastest Drone - Australian
Another tick in the box
An Australian man built a lightweight drone that has just earned itself a Guinness World Record after clocking a top speed of more than 388mph
That's about 624 kph or 337 knots
An Australian man just built a 388mph drone and it’s now the fastest on Earth
An Australian man built a lightweight drone that has just earned itself a Guinness World Record after clocking a top speed of more than 388mph
Claire Reid
Listen to that baby scream. Damn.
✈️ Typical Cruising Speeds of Common Jets in Australia
Most Australian airlines operate narrow-body and wide-body aircraft similar to global fleets. Here’s a breakdown:
| Aircraft Model | Cruise Mach | Knots | mph | km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737 (Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar) | Mach 0.74–0.79 | ~450–500 | 520–575 | 835–925 |
| Airbus A320 (Jetstar, QantasLink) | Mach 0.78 | ~450 | 518 | 835 |
| Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Qantas long-haul) | Mach 0.85 | ~488 | 562 | 905 |
| Airbus A330 (Qantas, Virgin) | Mach 0.82 | ~470 | 540 | 870 |
| Airbus A380 (Qantas flagship) | Mach 0.85 | ~488 | 562 | 905 |
Sources: aviex.goflexair.com Thrust Flight My Aircraft Cost
Ben Biggs congratulations.
Then it wasn't.
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Looks like there is serious competition in this field.
#enoughsaid