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> Uber is partnering with a variety of aerospace companies to develop a VTOL vehicle that can overcome the limitations of using helicopters for transportation a
by adrianmonk 8y ago
> Uber is partnering with a variety of aerospace companies to develop a VTOL vehicle that can overcome the limitations of using helicopters for transportation at scale: noise and cost.
What about energy efficiency?
Perhaps that's covered under cost? But if not, this could be a step backward in a way.
- lsc 8y ago>What about energy efficiency? if that isn't covered in cost, then there are externalities that need to be rolled into the cost of fuel or the like.
- sschueller 8y agoIsn't the primary noise of a helicopter the airflow? Sure the engines make some noise which you could reduce but how do you remove airflow noise and generate enough lift?