Ducted-Fan Robot Uses Coandă Effect for 3D Thrust Vectoring and Stable Flight
bennash · x · 2026-11-14
A maker shared the latest progress on their ducted-fan flying craft: after achieving hover, they are now dialing in full aerodynamic flight control. High-speed airflow from ducted fans is directed over curved surfaces, exploiting the Coandă effect to redirect the flow, generate 3D thrust vectoring, and refine flight stability. The demo ends with a clean landing on the floor — with enough thrust to blow the carpet away.
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