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		the__alchemist 7 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: I made a 3D printed VTOL drone Adding a tiltrotor mechanism is surely not worth the added complexity and weight, in this case. You're right though on the added weight and drag from having separate motors and props.

tsungxu 7 months ago [–]

And also iteration cycles slow down, adds cost to development and qualification if making them in-house for larger prototypes.

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