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New top speed of 171 km/h (DJI FPV Racer)

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Broke my previous top speed record by 20 km/h. I didn’t even think this potato could go that fast. I couldn’t imagine it would go any faster than that
 

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First of all
Welcome to the Forum!!
Second: Please heed the following advice.
It indeed takes a brave soul to not only violate the law in your country But to then go on a public forum and admit it.....well,
Please note the regulations for flying a drone in your country. you will have more money and free time in the long run.

P.S. confessing a crime on a PUBLIC Forum Tends to end badly for the confessor. just sayin........If I had a drone that could bust 100 MPH, I would be the only one that knew it.;)
 
Presently I think the Canada FAA has more to worry about in their country than a possible AI-generated screen shot posted on a random drone forum for a fictitious event that may not have occurred anywhere in the world at any time in the world that is clearly not a safety issue.
 
First of all
Welcome to the Forum!!
Second: Please heed the following advice.
It indeed takes a brave soul to not only violate the law in your country But to then go on a public forum and admit it.....well,
Please note the regulations for flying a drone in your country. you will have more money and free time in the long run.

P.S. confessing a crime on a PUBLIC Forum Tends to end badly for the confessor. just sayin........If I had a drone that could bust 100 MPH, I would be the only one that knew it.;)
Does that law still apply to flights indoors? genuine question, does trans Canada have control over indoor flights. Just curious.
 
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No it does not apply to indoor flights. You found a large enough indoor spot to do it then I commend you.
What DJI Drone did you do this with? or was it a drone equipped with an air unit?
 
Can't imagine an indoor venue long enough to allow a flight at the speed suggested here. All we see a photo. I could recreate that in Photoshop to make it look like a flight is travelling at 350mph. So, not convinced.
 
Can't imagine an indoor venue long enough to allow a flight at the speed suggested here. All we see a photo. I could recreate that in Photoshop to make it look like a flight is travelling at 350mph. So, not convinced.

You're not thinking this through... how long does anything have to travel at peak speed for some software to capture it? milliseconds?

I can easily see a warehouse where flying back and forth peak speed can be hit momentarily again and again. Especially if you use braking maneuvers.
 
171 KM isn't like, around 30 mph? Darn metric system. :p

I was pulled over several years ago outside of Toronto. The OPP officer said "Sir, I pulled you over for doing 142. I was driving a midsized Chevy van and blurted out "BS, this thing can't go that fast!" "Stupid American", I'm sure she thought but she said, "Sir, that Kilometers per Hour. Oops!
 
Where did it go..............(not my video}!
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First of all
Welcome to the Forum!!
Second: Please heed the following advice.
It indeed takes a brave soul to not only violate the law in your country But to then go on a public forum and admit it.....well,
Please note the regulations for flying a drone in your country. you will have more money and free time in the long run.

P.S. confessing a crime on a PUBLIC Forum Tends to end badly for the confessor. just sayin........If I had a drone that could bust 100 MPH, I would be the only one that knew it.;)
Kindly provide the section of the Canadian Aviation Regulations that specifically states a speed limit for remotely piloted aircraft….
Oh, that’s right; there isn’t one!
😂😂
 
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I will simply google it:
In Canada, flying a drone over 100mph is not permitted according to current drone regulations; the maximum allowed ground speed for a drone is considered to be 100mph (87 knots).



Key points to remember:
  • Legal limitations:
    Flying a drone above the permitted speed limit could result in fines and penalties from Transport Canada.
  • Advanced operations:
    To fly a drone in more complex situations like exceeding standard speed limits, you would need a special pilot certificate and authorization from Transport Canada.


  • Check local restrictions:
    Always consult the latest regulations and local airspace rules before operating a drone.
 
Kindly provide the section of the Canadian Aeronautical Refulations that specifically states a speed limit for remotely piloted aircraft….
Oh, that’s right; there isn’t one!
😂😂

Maybe; irrelevant.

There is a VLOS requirement, which arguably is impossible to maintain under those conditions.

Mocking laughter left to the reader's discretion.
 
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huh? how is this news to anyone. is there is rule separate for home built? these types of "fast" drones have been enjoyed by and presented to us by various channels domestic and abroad for more than 10 years, for example:

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A bunch of those were reported to the FAA. some have a disclaimer now, some don't.
Not sayin the FAA would bother with it UNLESS you did it around people or caused some sort of Damage
 
Maybe; irrelevant.

There is a VLOS requirement, which arguably is impossible to maintain under those conditions.

Mocking laughter left to the reader's discretion.
Maybe; irrelevant.

There is a VLOS requirement, which arguably is impossible to maintain under those conditions.

Mocking laughter left to the reader's discretion.
1. Since the other guy was commenting in reference to a speed limit, then my reply was indeed relevant

2. I’m not sure how long you think it takes for an RPA to accelerate to max velocity, but when I fly from one max VLOS direction, past my location to max VLOS in the opposite direction, at full throttle, I guarantee I’ll reach max velocity without violating VLOS!!

Arguably, you are in error; on both points.
 
You're not thinking this through... how long does anything have to travel at peak speed for some software to capture it? milliseconds?

I can easily see a warehouse where flying back and forth peak speed can be hit momentarily again and again. Especially if you use braking maneuvers.
I was and I know there are loads of home builds that can easily do this. The guy said he did it with a DJI drone. I did not think DJI made a drone that would get up to such speed in a short distance and be able to stop again.
 
I did not think DJI made a drone that would get up to such speed in a short distance and be able to stop again.
The DJI fpv might get kinda close in manual but you would have to slam the throttle and I think the battery would burst into flames before you got it to 100. lol
 
I will simply google it:
In Canada, flying a drone over 100mph is not permitted according to current drone regulations; the maximum allowed ground speed for a drone is considered to be 100mph (87 knots).



Key points to remember:
  • Legal limitations:
    Flying a drone above the permitted speed limit could result in fines and penalties from Transport Canada.

  • Advanced operations:
    To fly a drone in more complex situations like exceeding standard speed limits, you would need a special pilot certificate and authorization from Transport Canada.



  • Check local restrictions:
    Always consult the latest regulations and local airspace rules before operating a drone.
I’m not sure what you think you “googled”, but the authority on RPA flight in Canada is Part 9 of the CAR.
There is no maximum speed defined there in.

As well, there are no “local” rules in Canada. Transport Canada is the singular federal agency regulating the airspace across the country.

And by the way, I am an advanced pilot and flight reviewer for RPA, and a commercial instrument multi engine rated fixed wing pilot.

I suggest perhaps I’m somewhat more knowledgeable on flight rules in my own country than you might be!
 
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