Germany's Quantum Systems’ battery-powered Apex Recordhunter just went from 699 km/h in June to 777 km/h (about 483 mph) in October, accelerating from a standstill in about 27 seconds while flying into a headwind! Then the battery caught fire before the return run, so there’s no official record, and in this video I explain why that battery fire is important for learning. …
DRONES • November 2, 2026