A typical FPV weighs up to one kilogram, has four small engines, a battery, a frame and a camera connected wirelessly to goggles worn by a pilot operating it remotely. It can carry up to 2.5 kilograms of explosives and strike a target at a speed of up to 150 kilometers per hour
Somehow I don't think these drones are capable of 150kph/93mph
I have a DJI Mini 3 pro and the top speed is 36mph unloaded. Granted it fits in the palm of my hand and the motors the diameter of a US quarter. But at the same time, it fits in the palm of my hand and the motors are only the diameter of a US quarter!
Somehow I don't think these drones are capable of 150kph/93mph
Some drones used for racing are crazy fast these days.
https://www.drl.io/racerx
The fastest racing drones hit those speeds. Though without payloads. I suspect military kit could though.
My low-end mavic mini hits 48kph.
TIL. That makes the skill of the pilots that much more impressive
Drone racing is crazy. It needs its own community.
It has a thrust to weight ratio of at least 3:1 if not much greater based on the projected payload.
The limit is likely the quantity of onboard battery storage. It can hit 80 mph easy, especially since there's no pesky FAA to police it.
I have a DJI Mini 3 pro and the top speed is 36mph unloaded. Granted it fits in the palm of my hand and the motors the diameter of a US quarter. But at the same time, it fits in the palm of my hand and the motors are only the diameter of a US quarter!
In a dive the U.S. drones can top 100 mph.