Shielded hexacopter is safer than the rest

Full carbon frame with sexy color  , 6 ducted propellors, semi-waterproof, enough room for 4 5A 4s lipo's. maximum prop size is 12".
Props are fully protected, can bump into wall, tree, person, without breaking props or hurting people.

Empty weight is 3,7kg. Current set-up Axi 2804/22 and graupner 11x5" props. Still looking for a better combination though, for increased flight time. 

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  • not too safety ...

  • You are sacrificing efficiency for safety and robustness. The motor struts are very draggy. With a copter, hang time depends on efficiency. Weight = current =  time.

  • It looks cute.

    3.7kg empty weight sounds too heavy; how long it flies (i.e. what its endurance)?

  • He says that it fits 12" props, and 4x5A 4s batteries, with 6 decent powered motors  the 3.7kg, should be a piece of cake to lift.

  • How does it behave in the wind? 

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    That looks very, very slick. But 3,7kg is a bit much, so I guess that is the downside.

  • So, are you manufacturing these for sale?

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