An iPhone 17 Pro fell 100,000-feet and survived intact thanks to its case
For RhinoShield, the test was a public demonstration of the high-tech materials and impact protection behind the case. Most phone cases are meant to handle drops onto pavement, tile, or concrete. This test added high-altitude cold, pressure changes, and a landing in remote terrain. Read Entire Article
An iPhone 17 Pro was launched from Kiruna, Sweden, using a high-altitude balloon, reaching an altitude of 30,607 meters before falling 100,418 feet over northern Sweden. The phone was fitted with RhinoShield's AirX case, which survived the impact with no visible damage. The fall took approximately 25 minutes and the device was exposed to temperatures as low as minus 60 degrees Celsius.
The case, made from a single recyclable material, was designed to handle high-altitude cold, pressure changes, and a landing in remote terrain. Despite the uncontrolled landing, the phone's tracker located it after more than five hours of searching. The iPhone remained functional, able to make calls and take photos, and its exterior was intact.
This record-setting fall was a public demonstration of the high-tech materials and impact protection behind the RhinoShield case.
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