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Old 01-23-2016, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by combatpigg
Rob, what point were you trying to make with that 4:18 video..?
That an engine could make 4 props rotate fast enough to stir up the air..?
Do you understand why / how many ways an engine powered, toy scale quad is at a disadvantage / inferior to direct drive electric..?
Especially for the mass toy level market..?
If not, there isn't enough time to go into it here.
Do you understand the point that Vertical Grimace was trying to make or were you just looking for a reason to show us how ANYTHING is possible, no matter how impractical, mechanically flawed, archaic, unnecessarily complex, convoluted, Rube Goldbergish, Homer Simpsonish, economically unfeasible the contraption may be...?
Actually when it comes to larger drones, 4 cycle gas (not glow) engines have a major advantage over electric. Range! But probably too noisy for Amazon, but probably the likely choice for drones operating in navigable airspace.