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Maxi3D
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I didn't know you can do that.

Hydraulic Drone!?

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2022-2-24
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DowntownRDB
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Intriguing concept but very unstable at this time.  
2022-2-24
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Maxi3D
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DowntownRDB Posted at 2-24 12:46
Intriguing concept but very unstable at this time.

Indeed and looks underpowered.
2022-2-24
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Blériot53
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Doesn't look particularly stable
2022-2-24
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Hello there Maxi3D. Good day and thank you for sharing these links with us. Have a nice day and keep flying.
2022-2-24
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DAFlys
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Thats a monster.
2022-2-25
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Maxi3D Posted at 2-24 12:56
Indeed and looks underpowered.

I'm sure they will keep at it until it is more stable and a bit more powerful.  Not a bad start though for alternative power.
2022-2-25
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Sean-bumble-bee
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But why power via hydraulic motors?
2022-2-25
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Maxi3D
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Sean-bumble-bee Posted at 2-25 09:04
But why power via hydraulic motors?

By using hydraulic a gas engine can them be use as a power source.
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Sean-bumble-bee
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Maxi3D Posted at 2-25 11:28
By using hydraulic a gas engine can them be use as a power source.

Are you saying the fuel for the combustion engine is also used as the hydraulic fluid?
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Maxi3D
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Sean-bumble-bee Posted at 2-25 12:07
Are you saying the fuel for the combustion engine is also used as the hydraulic fluid?

No, only to power the engine.
2022-2-25
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Interesting concept.
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