In a remarkable feat of engineering and innovation, Xu Yang, a student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, has earned a Guinness World Record for building the fastest remote-controlled microdrone quadcopter, clocking in at speeds exceeding 340 kilometers per hour.
The custom-built drone, aptly named Prowess, weighs just 247 grams—lighter than an average smartphone—and showcases cutting-edge design. Featuring an ultra-light carbon fiber frame, a 0.4 mm-thick shell, and specially engineered high-speed propellers, Prowess has stunned the global drone community with its performance.
Guinness World Records officially recognized Xu Yang’s achievement on March 23, cementing his place in drone racing history and putting the spotlight on Hong Kong as a hub for tech-driven innovation.
“I wanted to push the boundaries of what was possible with microdrones,” said Xu. “This recognition is just the beginning of what’s to come in high-speed drone design.”
The breakthrough not only highlights the potential of student-led innovation but also sets new standards in the aerospace and robotics industries, particularly in the fields of lightweight material engineering and performance optimization.
