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Re:Launch HN: HyLight (YC S23) – Hydrogen airships to inspec... by barelyauser on Monday August 28, 2023 @05:41PM (#37300757)
What does "gyroscope engine" is supposed to mean?
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Re:Launch HN: HyLight (YC S23) – Hydrogen airships to inspec... by ThomasLaporte on Monday August 28, 2023 @05:46PM (#37300800)
It's an engine that's mounted on a gyroscope. Which means that the propeller can turn in every direction.
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Re:Launch HN: HyLight (YC S23) – Hydrogen airships to inspec... by lafar6503 on Monday August 28, 2023 @09:47PM (#37302556)
Gyroscope?
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Re:Launch HN: HyLight (YC S23) – Hydrogen airships to inspec... by algas on Monday August 28, 2023 @06:19PM (#37301096)
"Gimballed" might be a better term for it. The airship would work by thrust vector control: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrust_vectoring
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