FanWing Vectored Thrust UAV

[modelleg]

No one's answering the glide question.

[TiagoTiagoT]

@modelleg doesn't it kinda autorotate?

[airlinerdude12]

@modelleg

Because they don't know shit. This airplane would probably fall at a 45 degree slope. The blades dont seem as if the would continue spinning, definitely if it is a gas powered setup. Even so this craft would not glide due to the massive drag or a huge airfoil and the out of wack center of gravity once the engine stops.

[TejasRCpilot]

wheres the sound?

[xX1c3Xx]

how efficient is this? better than "standard" prop? yes, and what about that engine cut? I think that drag would kill most of forward speed, what could result in poor lateral stability, and wind could trip the plane over... or not? teach me.

[daveymilla]

nice work Ive thought about doing something like that - there are old kite designs that use this principle too. it flys so well-almost hovers - now u make dihedral or helicopter - I am certain

[Outofcontrol39]

Nicely flown. What would it glide like if the engine cut?

[melsuarez]

It's hard to understand what is going on.