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Re:Launch HN: HyLight (YC S23) – Hydrogen airships to inspec... by Cthulhu_ on Monday August 28, 2023 @01:31PM (#37297617)
What tolerances can helicopters operate at, for comparison? I can imagine you don't want what looks like an inherently unstable aircraft to be close to power lines at higher winds.
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Re:Launch HN: HyLight (YC S23) – Hydrogen airships to inspec... by minitoar on Monday August 28, 2023 @01:41PM (#37297754)
More has to do with gusts for helicopters, partly because they can point into the wind which is no different from forward flight if it’s steady.
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