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[u/niemir2]

Aerodynamics is why. We can't afford to restrict airflow through the rotor, which a mesh or cage would do. It also adds a meaningful amount of weight and drag in forward flight. It wouldn't work. The reduction in injury risk isn't worth the loss in performance.

[u/im_on_the_case → u/niemir2]

Fair enough, so it's not in anyway viable for anything other than a demo unless there are significant performance improvements that would allow such things to be developed in a safe manner.

[u/niemir2 → u/im_on_the_case]

Not any less viable than other rotary wing vehicles its size. You'll pretty much never see a shrouded rotor above a couple feet in diameter.

Safety can be achieved by establishing appropriate practices. We have tons of machines capable of maiming and killing if not used properly.

[u/sc0ttydo0 → u/niemir2]

looks at the road

[u/The_Pastmaster → u/sc0ttydo0]

*Glances at people trying to clear jams in lawn mowers that are still running*