Red Bull Drone Faster Than Formula 1
Red Bull, in collaboration with the Dutch Drone Gods, has unveiled a ground-breaking drone that claims to be faster than a Formula 1 car. This high-speed drone, known as the Red Bull Drone 1, has been engineered to match and even surpass the speed of Red Bull’s RB20 F1 car driven by Max Verstappen. It was specifically designed to keep up with the F1 car during a complete lap at the UK’s Silverstone Circuit, achieving speeds of over 350 km/h and accelerating from 100 to 300 km/h in just two seconds (Red Bull) (Broadcast).
The development of this drone involved Red Bull Advanced Technologies and took over a year of meticulous engineering. The drone not only highlights its speed but also its capability to handle complex maneuvers on the racetrack, thanks to its aerodynamic design and cutting-edge technology. The design process included adapting standard, high-performance components and integrating custom-built parts, many of which were produced through 3D printing and CNC machining from carbon (Red Bull).
The drone’s filming capabilities were showcased in a thrilling one-shot video featuring Max Verstappen driving at Silverstone, providing viewers with a unique, close-up perspective of the speed and dynamics of an F1 car. This project not only pushes the boundaries of drone technology but also opens new vistas for motorsport broadcasting (Broadcast) (RaceFans).
This achievement by Red Bull represents a significant leap forward in both drone technology and sports cinematography, potentially changing how audiences experience the speed and excitement of Formula 1 racing.