Rotorilla

Rotorilla is a neologism used in various informal contexts to describe rotor-driven machines or fictional figures that evoke both flight and strength. The term is not tied to a single official definition, and its meaning varies across communities and works.

In technology and maker circles, rotorilla is often a playful label for large or robust rotorcraft, including custom drones or model aircraft with extra payload or aggressive aesthetics. It is also used to describe mechanical puppets or prop builds featuring visible rotor components.

In fiction and media, rotorilla appears as a character or creature—typically a gorilla-inspired figure equipped with blades or rotors. Such depictions emphasize a combination of power, durability, and flight capability and are common in indie games, web comics, and cosplay concepts.

Etymology: rotorilla blends rotor, referring to rotating blades or propulsion, with gorilla, signaling size or strength. The construction of the word is often ironic or whimsical and does not indicate any formal technical standard.

See also: rotor, rotorcraft, drone, gorilla, mecha.