DIY engineers 3D-print world's fastest drone with 360.4 mph top speed — official record

The engineers with their drone in hand (Mike Bell via YouTube)

The Dubai Police, in collaboration with Luke & Mike Bell, have broken the world record for the fastest ground speed by a battery-powered, remote-controlled quadcopter, achieving a top speed of 580 km/h (360.4 mph).

Chibuike Okpara, Published 11/19/2025

A father-and-son team of DIY engineers and YouTubers — Mike Bell and Luke Maximo Bell — have, in collaboration with the Dubai Police, broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest ground speed by a battery-powered, remote-controlled quadcopter with a top speed of 580 km/h (360.4 mph).

Just a few weeks ago, the engineers shared videos on their YouTube channels showcasing Peregreen 3 — a quadcopter that they used to break the unofficial record for the fastest drone with a top speed of 585 km/h (363.5 mph). Now the duo has set an official record using the drone in collaboration with the Dubai Police.

To break the Guinness World Record, the team had to overcome a huge problem caused by the hot Dubai climate — motor failure. The heat and thinness of the surrounding air meant the motors had to work harder, while also heating up quickly, which caused the magnets in the rotors to fail.

As a result, the team had to deal with multiple crashes, losing seven drones before managing to break the previous official record of 557.64 km/h (347 mph) set by a Swiss team. This didn't come without adjustments to hardware and software, as the desert heat pushed the drone to its limits.

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Mike Bell & Luke Maximo Bell (all linked above)

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Chibuike Okpara - Tech Writer - 288 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2024

I have always been fascinated by technology and digital devices my entire life and even got addicted to it. I have always marveled at the intricacy of even the simplest digital devices and systems around us. I have been writing and publishing articles online for about 6 years now, just about a year ago, I found myself lost in the marvel of smartphones and laptops we have in our hands every day. I developed a passion for learning about new devices and technologies that come with them and at some point, I asked myself, "Why not get into writing tech articles?" It is useless to say I followed up the idea — it is evident. I am an open-minded individual who derives an infinite amount of joy from researching and discovering new information, I believe there is so much to learn and such a short life to live, so I put my time to good use — learning new things. I am a 'bookworm' of the internet and digital devices. When I am not writing, you will find me on my devices still, I do explore and admire the beauty of nature and creatures. I am a fast learner and quickly adapt to changes, always looking forward to new adventures.

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