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dirtmayor @beehaw.org

2y ago

What is a 'toroidal propeller' and could it change the future of drones? An expert explains

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What is a 'toroidal propeller' and could it change the future of drones? An expert explains

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azzkarious @infosec.pub

2y ago

What is a 'toroidal propeller' and could it change the future of drones? An expert explains

theconversation.com /what-is-a-toroidal-propeller-and-could-it-change-the-future-of-drones-an-expert-explains-206498

3 comments

It's amazing that the world is still seeing innovation on something as simple as a propeller, the limits of science are so vast!
Curious. Could you 3d print a propeller or does it demand some sort of higher quality manufacturing process? For a DIY drone project slapping some toroidal propellers just to test it out seems doable.
- It's been done a lot, but its kinda pointless as any noise improvements from the shape are obliterated by the bad surface finish.