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For once the video shows a real prototype. At the moment it can't be steered but the whole thing works by virtue of rotors made out of solar cells and extreme l
by tomcam 2y ago
For once the video shows a real prototype. At the moment it can't be steered but the whole thing works by virtue of rotors made out of solar cells and extreme light weight. Worth a watch.
- floxy 2y agoI don't think the rotor is made from solar cells. See the solar cells get covered up at 158 seconds: https://youtu.be/bf7RjMUXomE?si=PZsAkrJeQ4ichWaw&t=158 https://youtu.be/bf7RjMUXomE?si=PZsAkrJeQ4ichWaw&t=158 ...but the electrostatic motor is pretty cool, and is key to the ultra light weight.
- tomcam 2y agoI misunderstood the article. Thanks for the correction.