But the speed of sound depends of the density of the same one.

At 2:57 you see the scp logo on the door

this is insane

So what I'm hearing is that the search party for curiosity is coming along nicely

I hate NASA. Why not send hundreds of drones. They lack creativity.

They lack funding.

Hey look, they are trying to recreate the technology to fly to the moon and fly around the moon again. If we were only as technologically advanced today as we were 50 years ago.

If only we had some evidence of it being real then people could stop using that claim as evidence that the moon landings were faked.

The speed of sound is lower then on earth right did they took that into consideration they probably have (but what is the speed of sound on Mars is it just 1% of the speed one earth or are there other variables)

@8:30 Chinese weight?

My boss reaction, when I say, I need a bigger salary... 2:59

Would a hot air or hydrogen balloon-style design work on Mars?

Not easily. The atmosphere on there is very thin so there aren't many options. Plus, you have to get it there. A balloon can easily break. And considering the winds that happen, it might not be the best option.

90 seconds flight time is a joke straight up then down like a periscope.

How do you not ever name these brilliant engineers you have here telling your story? Seems kinda disrespectful.

Classified, he would have to shoot you.

So what if the propeller breaks? Super sonic knives baby!

Then it will become a million dollar piece of Martian scrap metal.

What about the copter kicking up dust? Is that an issue?

What about the rocket deployment vehicle for the last rover? That doesn't count?

Alright, I'll ask what everyone is thinking... what happens when it tips over?

#hype

So if everything goes as planned, then this will not only be the first powered aircraft on another planet, but it will also be the worst one we ever make.

So, who is watching after it flew on the mars.

I go for the Millions.... millions of views

Mars weather is suitable for fly helicopter!

Mars already has colonies... See Gaia Television interviews NASA/ JPL is a fake-program

Super interesting video, thanks Veritasium!! If you would like to see the first flight on earth, of an ion thruster with onboard power, please click on the channel icon to the left.

Maybe some day they could mount a reasonably high power laser on the ground module that could be directed toward the UAV to help keep it warm and thus give it more time aloft. Also they could build a deployable docking station away from the ground rover that could help recharge its batteries once it lands so it could make more than one flight per day.

*simplist? ...most simple 3:45

"simplest" is a correct superlative of "simple"

Let's GET to The FUTURE

Incredible times we live in. I am so looking forward to this mission. Thank you, Derek, for this video!

Have they provided a dust cleaning system for solar panels? On Mars a lot of dust and sand that will settle on them.

Why not methane? it can insulate more heat.

and i thought my 10min flight time drone was lame

Is it self righting ?

Great video, but shooting in front of a mirror is distracting

Cool

Класс!

12:17 - 13:10- filmed in ultra shaky cam

So Indians and asians actually do the work on nasa

II have an idea! Bring a camera so we can watch it as it takes off. Just place the camera in the sand, move the rover away so it's a bit away, but still visible, then take off. Not only will it probably be super cool, *if* something were to go wrong, but it might also give more data as to what. Then later, the rover picks the camera back up... Some... How...

That blue board on the side of the helicopter, is that an Arduino? :D

Bolaram is the kind of name you associate with a poor Indian peasant who is at the mercy of a cruel landlord, add a 'Bob' at the beginning and you have this NASA aerodynamic scientist making the first copter that would fly in Mars.

These intelligent guys seems to be stunned when they realise the complexity of nature, while I don't even know what is going on.