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Meet 'Blackbird': A flying taxi that spins and moves in any direction thanks to new propulsion system

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Austrian company CycloTech unveils its new " BlackBird " demonstrator aircraft.

The "CycloRotor" is based on the principle of the Voith Schneider propeller (VSP) It's a circular rotor with small propeller blades inside, which spin around and can be used for both propulsion and steering.

The team behind the BlackBird demonstrator aims to fly a full-size version of the aircraft in early 2025 .

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