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Re:DuoCopter by forkLding on Saturday July 29, 2017 @07:57PM (#14883627)
I understand that the author is trying to sell us the product and get it developed but what are the cons of using a duocopter vs your normal quad? I generally think of decisions as tradeoffs and want to know the cons as well when considering an option.

Note that I'm just an drone enthusiast in that I buy and use them but I do not develop or go DIY which is why I ask this question.

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Re:DuoCopter by srbl on Saturday July 29, 2017 @08:23PM (#14883733)
As a fellow enthusiast, this doesn't look particularly agile (or fun).
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Re:DuoCopter by geezerjay on Sunday July 30, 2017 @08:01AM (#14885575)
> but what are the cons of using a duocopter vs your normal quad?

Higher lifecycle cost due to lower fatigue life resulting from higher cyclic loads on vital components such as rotors.

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Re:DuoCopter by hliyan on Saturday July 29, 2017 @09:49PM (#14883977)
Cheaper, more dispensable drones that can be deployed in larger numbers in dangerous environments?
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Re:DuoCopter by cocklagger on Saturday July 29, 2017 @08:59PM (#14883834)
It's a flashy ad designed to trick stupid, greedy VCs.
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