Greg noted this bit on toroidal propellers - very nice.. it's particularly interesting seeing potential use on drones.
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By decreasing and even eliminating tip cavitation and vortices, the Sharrow models also dramatically reduce noise and energy loss when a boat cruises through open waters. Additional benefits include 50% more reverse thrust, 30% more range, less vibration, and doubled speed at mid-range RPMs.
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