Radio Control Jet World Speed Record

A MQM-107 turbine powered sub scale drone was reportedly flown at about mach 1.2 recently in San Diego, however it is not totally R/C. Many R/C Jet enthusiasts have flown their rigs at the mid 300MPH range in many areas of the US, Canada, and Australia.  One of the biggest challenges with model R/C jet racing is getting an accurate measurement of speed.  New methods, other than line of sight, have been developed and will be discussed in upcoming post.

[ JET FX Australia MB-339 ] Australian Air Show with about 200 planes on display, several of which can push 350-396 MPH. What a day this was. Amazing designs and R/C - Radio Controlled hardware.