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Drone Motor Calculator

Find the per-motor thrust needed for a multirotor.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Thrust per motor 750
Formula: thrust per motor = weight * TWR / motors
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Total weight = 1,500
3. Number of motors = 4
4. Target thrust-to-weight = 2
5.
6. Thrust per motor = 750
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Pick motors that together give enough thrust to fly responsively.

The math behind it

thrust per motor = total weight x thrust-to-weight ratio / number of motors. Aim for a TWR of 2 for good control.

Worked Example

1500 g quad at 2:1 needs 750 g thrust per motor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What TWR do I want?

About 2:1 for general flying, 4:1+ for racing.

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