First of all, it DOES “work”:
For AWE:
- The driveshaft angle neatly matches a typical tether angle for kites.
- The tether and driveshaft are one.
- The rotors help provide lift.
It’s simple, straightforward, logical, and easy to operate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0hrH8sBgeU&t=11s