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by taneq 3219 days ago
They call it a tricopter when it's a Y6 hexacopter. That's enough to make me dubious about them. That and the rider sitting so close to completely unguarded 600mm+ props with their squishy innards in the plane of the props (so even if the rider stays clear, a failing prop could easily kill them). It's fine as a demo but insane to use regularly or offer to the public.

Further down the page: "We are planning to get prepared to accept and fulfil your order already in 2016." Good to know. At least their latest concept illustration seems to address the props-of-doom issue.