US college student builds 'Reaper' drone — which he says set a new world record speed of 491mph

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By Efosa UdinmwenNov 8, 2026, 7:25 pm189 ptsTrendingTop
Georgia Tech student says his homemade Reaper aircraft reached 491 mph Three working prototypes reportedly sustained the same claimed top speed for four minutes The $13,000 aircraft carried a 2.6-pound payload during its fastest run A Georgia Tech aerospace engineering student says his experimental jet-powered…

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