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Re: For those who are skeptical about propellers - Team 2526

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Originally Posted by zrop View Post
How about this: We'll put extra thick mesh on the sides of the safety cage because any flying props would.. exit there. But to keep proper airflow, the current cage in the front and back should suffice.
Thick mesh, or a sheet, would probably work. Even if it doesn't fully stop the prop, it'll slow it down to the point where it isn't nearly as great a danger.
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