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		SAI_Peregrinus on July 18, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Whatever happened to the “coming wave” of ... And fixed-wing aircraft are substantially more efficient than rotorcraft.

BizarroLand on July 18, 2023 [–]

Anything that does not have to be constantly and continuously pumped with more energy in order to not immediately crash is going to be more efficient than the alternative.

A paraglider drone with a tiny parachute would be more efficient than any 3/4/6/8 motor drone copter

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