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OT: Why don't most quad-copters/toy-drones come with blade protection that also duct* air flow for better thrust?

* tighter clearances

https://img.eachine.com/eachine/products/original/201707/149...




Because during forward flight the inlet of the duct leads to turbulence on and shadowing of the blades, drastically reducing their efficiency.




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