What is the Best Formula for Calculating Thrust in Helicopter Design?

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The discussion focuses on calculating thrust for a uniquely designed toy helicopter with twin blades rotating in opposite directions. The user seeks guidance on the appropriate formula for thrust, having settled on T=[(eta*p)^2*2*pie*R^2*rho]^0.3333, but questions whether to double the result due to the presence of two propellers. Additionally, the user expresses concerns about their design skills and requests suggestions for steering the helicopter left or right. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity on thrust calculations and maneuverability in helicopter design. Overall, the thread highlights the challenges faced by beginners in aerospace engineering.
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Hey, i am designing a helicopter having a bit different design. (If you have any design then suggest me but remember, i have to built it by my own.) and you i have to make it cheap and small just like a toy.
I am a beginner so guide me if i am wrong and suggestion are most welcomed.

Now i have done some designing which doesn't looks that nice and yes i am not good at designing on paper too.
I am concerned about the thrust of the rotar placed on both the sides. There are twin blades two propeller rotating in opposite direction on same axis as shown in figure.
So what formula should i use as i googled and found many.

Finally i stuck at this formulae for further work:

T=[(eta*p)^2*2*pie*R^2*rho]^0.3333

where,
T= thrust(in Newtons)
eta= propeller hover efficiency
=0.7-0.8 is typical for uninstalled low pitch props
p=shaft power
pie=3.14159
R= propeller radius(in metres)
rho= air density=1.22 kg/m^3


in this equation nos of prop is not mentioned so should i doubled what my answer comes?
 
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hey, and help me out how will i steer it left or right.
 
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