The world record for the longest duration of flight has been set by Chinese students. Created by students at Beijing University of Aviation and Astronautics, the Feng Ru 3-100 flew continuously for 80 hours, 46 minutes and 35 seconds.
It surpassed the previous record-breaker. In 2014, Orion, made by Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, flew continuously for 80 hours, 2 minutes and 52 seconds. The university received the world record recognition from the International Astronautical Federation (IAF).
The black unmanned aerial vehicle has a wingspan of about ten metres. Powered by gas oil, it weighs 60 kilograms. It is named after the father of Chinese aviation history, the pilot and aircraft designer Feng Zsu (Feng Ru). The world record was broken in May in Xinjiang. The plane flew at an altitude of 300 metres. According to the institute, the drone was designed by 25 students of different ages and majors, with an average age of 20.
Source: Twitter
More articles you may be interested in...
EVTOL & VTOL News & Articles
EHang’s EH216-S eVTOL Operators Obtain Air Operator Certificates
News & Articles Propulsion-Fuel
How viable is hydrogen propulsion for aviation ?
Imagine boarding a plane that hums quietly into the sky, leaving nothing behind but a faint trail of water vapor. No choking fumes, no guilt about your carbon footprint just a smooth, clean ride. That’s the promise of hydrogen propulsion, a technology that’s been buzzing around the aviation world like...>>>...READ MORE
Drones News & Articles
Development of combat drones in the US region
The development of combat drones represents one of the most significant technological and strategic shifts in modern military doctrine. Over...>>>...READ MORE
News & Articles Points of interest
Autonomous flight versus human control – Which way is the future?
News & Articles Propulsion-Fuel
China’s hypersonic leap: A propulsion breakthrough poised to reshape global aerospace
Air taxi News & Articles
New business models – The role of electric air taxis in urban transport
Electric airplane News & Articles
Pelican 2 unveiled: the world’s largest autonomous spraying aircraft
Additional aircraft News & Articles
Regent Craft begins testing all-electric seaglider
In a remarkable stride toward sustainable transportation, the U.S.-based company Regent Craft has unveiled the...>>>...READ MORE
moreDrones News & Articles
The hydrogen-powered military drone is launched
Drones News & Articles
Delivery by drones in 2025
EVTOL & VTOL News & Articles
Archer Aviation and Palantir Technologies unite to forge the AI-driven future of aviation
On March 13, 2025, a groundbreaking collaboration was unveiled in Santa Clara, California, as Archer...>>>...READ MORE
News & Articles Propulsion-Fuel
Evolution and Implications of Battery Charging Technology for evtol and Electric Aircraft in 2025
Additional aircraft News & Articles
Bio-inspired drone technology: pioneering Mars exploration
Researchers at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FSB) at the University of...>>>...READ MORE
moreEVTOL & VTOL News & Articles
Evolution of eVTOLs and electric aircraft in 2025: A comprehensive analysis
The year 2025 marks a pivotal period for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and electric aviation as the industry transitions from conceptual development to commercial implementation. This analysis examines the current market landscape, technological advancements, regulatory frameworks, and future prospects for the industry based on the most recent...>>>...READ MORE