Diamond Announces Robotic Helicopter

[Rotor Rooter]

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Dennis, this should be of interest to you.


Dave

[DennisFetters]

Originally Posted by Rotor Rooter

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Dennis, this should be of interest to you.


Dave

Yes, I would be more interested to know why you can't find a single picture of it anywhere. Why make the announcement and don't give the proof?

[rotor46]

Originally Posted by DennisFetters

Yes, I would be more interested to know why you can't find a single picture of it anywhere. Why make the announcement and don't give the proof?

Why you can't find a single picture of it anywhere is because the ‘other company’ is a Chines consortium not ready to sing due to the problems encountered with the power plants (converted M Benz engines and its PSRU) on the AD-20.

[DennisFetters]

Originally Posted by rotor46

Why you can't find a single picture of it anywhere is because the ‘other company’ is a Chines consortium not ready to sing due to the problems encountered with the power plants (converted M Benz engines and its PSRU) on the AD-20.

Probably right! Or something along those lines....

Well, who really knows but them, so I guess when they are ready to show it off they will.....or wont, depending on the finalization.

New engines are always a problem, and the golden rule is you never mix a new aircraft design with a new engine design, or pay a big price for the mistake, as they will learn. But sometimes, you have no choice if you want to go above and beyond. Good luck to them.