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Something like an Ibeam could, it would just require something closer in size/larger than a helicopter. A 50 foot Ibeam is a bit over 2 tons; a small modern mil
by opportune 7y ago
Something like an Ibeam could, it would just require something closer in size/larger than a helicopter. A 50 foot Ibeam is a bit over 2 tons; a small modern military helicopter would be able to carry that easily. When I say drone I just mean a remotely controlled copter-thing, not specifically a small one.
An entire building is less feasible unless it is small, but it could be done using modular components
- ericd 7y agoIf building costs go way up, so do rents for normal people (and less gets built). Just something to consider.
- abduhl 7y agoFor building construction that is substantial, a 50 foot wide flange section is probably going to be 1.5 to 4 times heavier than your 4000 lbs, in my experience.
- benj111 7y agoAre we discussing this as a hypothetical, or as a practical building method? Plus I don't really want my town to sound like the set of Apocalypse Now.
- bluescrn 7y agoFleets of large and noisy helicopters hauling cargo over a city all day sounds way worse than regular road traffic...