Ikarus electric “rocket” – Thrust-vectored flying ducted fan [video]

Re:Ikarus electric “rocket” – Thrust-vectored flying ducted ... by patpatpat on Thursday September 20, 2018 @12:55AM (#18029882)

If it's heavier it's actually more stable because it's harder to move a heavier object. But maybe you mean that a heavier craft is slower to stabilise?

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Ikarus electric “rocket” – Thrust-vectored flying ducted ... by 52-6F-62 on Thursday September 20, 2018 @12:11PM (#18033519)

I think it's because the batteries are teetering above the centre of gravity?

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Ikarus electric “rocket” – Thrust-vectored flying ducted ... by rasz on Thursday September 20, 2018 @03:00PM (#18034706)

you want center of gravity above the propeller, its the classic balancing a broom on the tip of your fingertip trick

[ Parent | on HN ]