Is this the future of Aircraft?

[guest325]

I want one!!!
::) ::) ::)
http://www.formquadrat.com/en/transportation-design/iat21-d-dalus-manned.html

[teslahed]

Those cyclogiro-rotors look very practical for small spaces the way they are enclosed on all sides.

[philtrum]

so rather than a flying blender like a quad, its a flying qualcast lawn mower

in all seriousness, I like it, wonder if we could develop a model of that engine driven by a brushless motor, ... hmm .... new quad idea !!

Phil

[teslahed]

Well it doesn';t look totally dissimilar to the fanwing aircraft, of which there are already several RC examples flying;

http://www.fanwing.com/

http://youtu.be/asJqvrikQSA

I wonder if you had 4 fans - one in each corner - could you then use quadcopter style thrust vectoring to increase stability at slow speeds?

[guest325]

This is edf using vector thrust - amazing; it';s been on my must have list for a while,  with my skill level it will probably stay on the list for ever!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWg2CApNYrk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[teslahed]

The thrust to weight ratio on that is amazing for an EDF!

[nub]

I want one!!!

me tae! how much?

looks well nice.

[guest325]

me tae! how much?

looks well nice.

(Sharp intake of breath) only......
http://www.kingslynnmodelshop.co.uk/p2684/Sebart_Mig29_3D_EDF_/_Russian_Swifts_(V2)/product_info.html

[nub]

eh, no, i want a D-Dalus, and want it now!