Friday, June 22, 2012

Quadcopter - Second Thrust Test

This is going to be a quick one just to get the info out there. I did some thrust testing with my test rig and my new equipment. The equipment used is:
- Turnigy 4000mAh 3S 30C Lipo
- Hobbyking SS Series 25-30A ESC (card programmable)
- Turnigy D2836/9 950KV Brushless Outrunner Motor

Results:
GWS 10"x6"x3 (1060 three blade)
918 grams
19 Amp
232.9 Watt

GWS 9"x5"x3 (9050 three blade)
701 grams
14.89 Amps
183.9 Watts

GWS 8"x4"x3 (8040 three blade)
456 grams
8.75 Amp
108.5 Watt

8:x4.5"x2 (8045 two blade)
520 grams
10.72 Amps
133.2 Watt

10"x4.5"x2 (1045 two blade)
609 grams
12.91 Amp
156.1 Watt


Here are the statistics from Hobby King's site:
Battery: 2~4 Cell /7.4~14.8V
RPM: 950kv
Max current: 23.2A
No load current: 1A
Max power: 243W
Internal resistance: 0.070 ohm
Weight: 70g (including connectors)
Diameter of shaft: 4mm
Dimensions: 28x36m
Prop size: 7.4V/12x6 14.8V/9x6
Max thrust: 850g


I hope this information helps someone with planning their quadcopter or air plane build.

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