RHINOSHIELD AirX Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title in Record-Breaking Near-Space Drop Challenge

**RHINOSHIELD’s AirX Phone Case Sets Guinness World Record for Highest Drop in a Phone Case**

*Taipei, Taiwan – August 26, 2026* – RHINOSHIELD, a manufacturer of protective accessories for mobile devices, announced that its AirX Ultra‑Cushioned phone case achieved a new Guinness World Records title for “The Highest Drop of a Mobile Phone in a Phone Case (Natural Landforms).” The record was set during a near‑space drop test conducted at the Esrange Space Center in Sweden on June 24, 2026.

The test involved an iPhone 17 Pro fitted with a commercially available AirX case. The device was lifted by a high‑altitude balloon to an altitude of 30,607 metres (100,416 feet) above ground level, roughly three times the cruising altitude of a typical commercial airliner. After reaching the target height, a remote‑release mechanism was activated, allowing the phone to fall freely to the ground without any additional protective equipment.

According to the press release, the case was exposed to stratospheric conditions, including temperatures between –40 °C and –60 °C and atmospheric pressure at about 1 % of sea‑level pressure. After an estimated 25‑minute descent, the phone landed in a remote area of the Swedish wilderness. The test team, in partnership with UK‑based aerospace firm Sent Into Space, recovered the device using GPS tracking.

Guinness World Records officials reviewed video evidence, witness statements, and the condition of the phone after retrieval. They confirmed that the device remained fully functional—capable of powering on and off, making calls, and taking photographs—and that its exterior showed no visible damage. The adjudicator’s verification led to the official recognition of the record.

RHINOSHIELD’s co‑founder and CEO, Eric Wang, said the achievement “demonstrates that circular design does not have to mean compromise” and highlighted the company’s focus on sustainability. He added that the AirX case is made from a single material that is 100 % recyclable and that the brand’s product line has been tested for the absence of bisphenols and PFAS, substances often referred to as “forever chemicals.”

The company also noted that the AirX case has previously received design accolades, including the 2026 iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award. In conjunction with the record, RHINOSHIELD announced a limited “space‑themed” design collection and referenced its broader recycling initiative, the RHINOLOOP circular ecosystem, which links its Taiwan stores with over 4,300 recycling points at FamilyMart locations and includes mail‑back programs in several European and North American markets.

The announcement was distributed via PRNewswire and identified as an advertorial. No independent third‑party verification of the test beyond the Guinness adjudication was reported.

*For further information, RHINOSHIELD’s official website and product pages are available online.*

Article and image source: taiwansun.com