Student's college project breaks world drone speed record as his small drones hit 790 km/h

A US student claimed his college project broke the world speed record for powered radio-controlled aircraft. The Reaper drone hit 790 km/hour while carrying a 1.2-kilogram payload, the student, Tomas Salvo, said. The drone can hold its top speed for four minutes on a full tank, can be launched from trains and trucks and reach 6,600-foot altitude in 20 seconds.