Why Do Most Drones Have Four Rotors When Helicopters Have One? - ENGINEERING.com

[News]

ENGINEERING.com​

Why Do Most Drones Have Four Rotors When Helicopters Have One?
ENGINEERING.com
Wang notes that the low technical barriers and existing open-source platform of quadcopters are what make them so appealing to hobbyists. Complexities in wing configuration, rotor design and autonomous flight control have led many UAV designers to ...

and more »

Continue reading...

 

[Cliff. Johnston]

Complexity in parts leads to more glitches and frustration with the average flier. We are not all engineers. Follow the KISS rule and profits will soar!
KISS rule = Keep It Simple, Stupid!