Helicopters in Space?

[Helipilot PTK]

Interesting article about NASA testing rotorcraft technology for space landing. It is still at a very early phase of testing.

 

http://www.aopa.org/....html?CMP=ADV:1

[ridethisbike]

I can see the conversation now...

 

"You mean to tell me you're going up into space so you can play with toys?"

"It's not a toy! It's a very sophisticated, highly complex piece of equipment!"

"Dude.... It's an RC helicopter on electronic steroids... It's a toy..."

[Flying Pig]

I wonder if LTE is an issue on the moon?

[ridethisbike]

Hope they don't use a robbie. Low G Mast bumping will most definitely win!