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In 1843, Sir George Cayley of Great Britain drew up plans for this aerial carriage that used rotors on opposite sides to cou

In 1843, Sir George Cayley of Great Britain drew up plans for this "aerial carriage" that used rotors on opposite sides to counteract torque. This configuration is sometimes still used.

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