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On the failure mode front, an electric quadcopter type design eliminates some but creates new ones. The potential for asymmetric lift conditions and very low inertia (or even inherently self-slowing if the motors are not clutched) are a few that come to mind immediately. That isn't to say they cannot be overcome and the extreme reliability and simplicity of a well-designed electric motor are huge benefits in that regard.
I would just like to say that while I have some doubts about this HX50 thing I do sincerely hope it lives up to the hype and is very successful.
They're already aiming higher than quad.