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I didn't know the math, but considered that too. I figured the circumference grows at 2(pi)r, but the swept area increases at (pi)r^2, so the area increases more rapidly than the blade tip speed increases. But then, lift isn't equal throughout the swept area because the portion of the blade nearest to the rotor moves at a slower speed and produces less lift, while the portion of the blade towards the tip produces more lift.
I wonder if a lighter than air ship (blimp) would be more efficient?
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