Volocopter at EAA AirVenture (Oshkosh)

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Volocopter at EAA AirVenture (Oshkosh)

#1 Post by CharlieOneSix » Sat Jul 31, 2021 4:40 pm

Interesting. Just as well it has a ballistic parachute as it wouldn't be capable of autorotation!


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Re: Volocopter at EAA AirVenture (Oshkosh)

#2 Post by TheGreenGoblin » Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:18 pm

Interesting idea, particularly the fusion of the electric
engines, controls and stabilization system using advanced electronics.

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