The domain of VTOL, specifically that of rotorcraft, has seen limited advancements since the original ones. There are many reasons for this. However, today there are more limitations then there were in the past; additional limitations such as a shortage of ideas and the very high costs of taking the promising ideas on forward into operational products.
The current industry appears to consist of a few well financed companies, which are perhaps putting their financial statements ahead of their product development, plus a number of very small ventures, which lack financing and technical depth.
There may be a new and alternative method. A method that can be participated in by geographically dispersed personnel. A method that can bring together many people from different disciplines, having the common interest of technological pursuit, plus the possibilities of creative satisfaction and financial rewards.
The Means:
A book on the subject.
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Thoughts?