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DIY UFO - The GFS UAV Project, A coanda effect flying saucer

Posted March 30, 2007 4:13 PM

From MAKE Magazine:

Check out Jean-Louis Naudin's DIY UFO - a coanda effect flying saucer you can make yourself! The GFS-UAV, propelled by an electric engine, uses the Coanda effect to take off vertically, fly, hover and land vertically ( VTOL ). There is no big rotor like on an helicopter and the flight is very stable and safe for the surrounding. The design of the GFS-UAV N-01A is based on the Geoff Hatton' flying saucer from GFS Project limited.The GFS UAV Project, A coanda effect flying saucer tested by Jean-Louis Naudin, Thanks Jordan!

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