Father-son duo 3D prints drone that hits 360 mph, sets new Guinness World Record

Luke and Mike Bell, a father-son team, set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest battery-powered remote-controlled quadcopter with their 3D-printed drone, the Peregreen 3. On June 22, 2025, in Dubai’s Al Qudra desert, the drone reached a top speed of 360.4 mph, surpassing the previous Swiss record of 347 mph. The drone was developed through months of iterative design and testing in their garage, using 3D printing to create a lightweight, aerodynamic frame and custom electronics to ensure precise control and stability at extreme speeds. The Bells faced significant challenges during testing, especially due to the harsh desert conditions with temperatures exceeding 110°F, which caused motor failures and other technical issues. They responded by upgrading motors to heat-resistant models, adding cooling fins to the frame, reinforcing landing skids, and implementing software safeguards. Supported by the Dubai Unmanned Aerial Systems Center, they conducted repeated trials on a desert