Great, This Drone Breaks World Record By Flying More Than Three Hours

The Q12 drone broke the world record (photo: dock. SiFly)

JAKARTA SiFly, a drone startup, managed to break the Guinness World Record for flying the drone he made for more than three hours. The drone they used was Q12.

This record is an improvement over previous awards, in which Q12 broke the record for flying for an hour. In this record-breaking, the drone flight was witnessed directly by official observers.

Some of them are observers of Paul Baker from Apple and Chris Silva from NASAwaste Research. The two observers confirmed that Q12 is a formidable drone for long flights.

Q12 is a vertical take-off and landing drone (VTOL) that is designed for durability. With its capabilities, this drone can fly long distances and float for so long that it is ideal for various air missions.

According to SiFly, Q12 performance allows drones to compete with helicopters. These drones can be used for jobs that require high durability, such as the Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) program and extensive area mapping.

The world's record goes far beyond resilience, this signals a fundamental change in what drones might do, said Brian Hinman, SiFly Founder and CEO. "With helicopter-level performance, Q12 is creating a completely new market."

Q12 has impressive specifications, including the ability to float for two hours and fly for more than three hours. In addition, the drone is capable of carrying 10 pounds of payload and has a flying range of up to 144 kilometers.