Technology November 9, 2026 at 12:25 AM

US college student builds 'Reaper' drone — which he says set a new world record speed of 491mph

TechRadar

Georgia Tech student Tomas Salvo says his $13,000 Reaper aircraft reached 491 mph, attracting Pentagon interest and attention from enthusiasts.

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