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They could, but they won't, because the control surfaces need power.
by wyager 11y ago
They could, but they won't, because the control surfaces need power.
- paulmd 11y agoControl surfaces don't lose power just because you don't have enough power left to drive the main motor. Also, non-toy class helicopter models can control rotor pitch, so they can autorotate if they lose power just like the real deal. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_eliminator_circuit#Radio-controlled_.28R.2FC.29_models https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_eliminator_circuit#Rad... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autorotation#Descent_and_landing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autorotation#Descent_and_landi... Quadrocopters are, of course, another story. No control surfaces means you're coming down hard.