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Re:Toroidal propeller allows a drone to operate more quietly... by mschuster91 on Sunday January 29, 2023 @04:35PM (#34573012)
In some applications warfare and anything in residential areas (e.g. thermal or roof damage inspection), I'd expect that pilots will gladly go for the lower noise even if it means a bit less flight time.
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Re:Toroidal propeller allows a drone to operate more quietly... by ilyt on Monday January 30, 2023 @12:30AM (#34576134)
I'd expect commercial drone pilots to not give shit unless law tells them to give shit.
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Re:Toroidal propeller allows a drone to operate more quietly... by mschuster91 on Monday January 30, 2023 @03:46AM (#34577334)
Less noise makes for less complaints by neighbors during longer flights in my experience.
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Re:Toroidal propeller allows a drone to operate more quietly... by ilyt on Monday January 30, 2023 @11:58AM (#34582622)
Right, why would a contractor care? You flying your own drone in backyard, sure.
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