GoKawiilGeorgia Tech student's dorm-built jet drone hits 491 mph, claims world record
Aerospace engineering student Tomas Salvo says his jet-powered RC aircraft 'Reaper' reached 491 mph while carrying a 2.6-pound payload, surpassing the 465 mph record set in 2017. Salvo built three prototypes in his dorm room since last February, each using carbon-fiber shells, laser-cut parts and custom turbojet engines, at a total cost of about $13,000.