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Old 17th May 2016, 09:12
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Rotorbee
 
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Apart from the things already pointed out - it doesn't even look as it should fly in an environment commonly know as air - , they should have studied the regs a bit more.
They want it to be a light sport aircaft.
A few points:
Max speed 180mp/h - Oh no. Max speed of an LSA can't be more than 138 mph.
No rotorcraft in the LSA category. Since it has lots of rotors, it disqualifies even multiple times.
One engine/motor only in a LSA.

... and a 600kg it would be just 1.2 kg too heavy for an LSA. But that's nitpicking.

Looks like somebody didn't even do the most basic research or they are just in the business to get crowd funding and then disappear to somewhere sunny ... to get in the mood for the project, I am sure.
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