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I wonder how feasible would be adding an actuator that slightly tilts the propeller axis, driven according to the direction from which the drone is receiving su
by squarefoot 2y ago
I wonder how feasible would be adding an actuator that slightly tilts the propeller axis, driven according to the direction from which the drone is receiving sunlight, so that the drone would turn always to the sun, remaining airborne as long as it can follow its light.
- denotational 2y agoI think you might be describing a (photosynthetic) moth!
- Terr_ 2y ago> remaining airborne as long as it can follow its light. Given how fast the biggest free source of light moves relative to the ground, I don't think it would help outdoor operational times that much unless it can travel at speeds closer to Mach 1. ... Well, closer to the equator anyway, but I suppose it could stay aloft longer near the poles.