Teal Ballista

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Drone flying is poised to take its rightful place as an Olympic event, and the teal sport stands out as the ideal candidate to host events like drone aerobatics, obstacle racing, and "race and target". I've designed a system that allows pilots to fire 5mm plastic pellets using an air compression cartridge released through remote control. The design is engineered to hold 100 pellets, which can travel up to 50 feet at an incredible 185mph. The key to this design lies in maintaining functionality while keeping the weight to a minimum. The current design has proven successful, allowing one or several pellets to travel approximately 50 feet with 120PSI compression. I'm collaborating with a designer, and any reward for this innovative design will be shared equally between us. It's time to expand the teal market and bring drone flying into the mainstream.