Ducted Fans — Airflow, Efficiency, and Trade-offs
Jul 13, 2026 · 6 min read · fpv aerodynamics duct whoops tinywhoop airflow efficiency blade-tip-vortex ·A duct (shroud) around a propeller changes how air enters and exits the disk — and significantly changes efficiency, thrust-to-size ratio, and handling. Tiny whoops (Mobula, BetaFPV Meteor — 1S, 65–75 mm) and larger ducted cinewhoops (BetaFPV's 2.2" Pavo20, 3S) use ducts primarily for prop protection, but the …
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