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Chapter 5: Quadcopter Propulsors 111
Power Thrust Amperes Voltage Power
Setting T1 (ms) T2 (ms) r/min (grams) (w/prop) (V DC) (w)
0 1.000 21.02 0 0 0.020 12.56 .25
1 1.125 21.12 1140 50* 0.23 12.56 3.01
2 1.250 21.22 3450 168 1.76 12.53 20.05
3 1.375 21.38 4710 343 4.08 12.44 50.76
4 1.500 21.48 6030 631 8.35 12.35 103.12
5 1.625 21.58 7020 x x x x
6 1.750 21.74 x x x x x
7 1.875 21.84 x x x x x
8 2.000 22.00 x x x x x
* This is an estimate because the motor/prop did not create enough thrust to press on the force scale. It is
based on the weight of the motor/prop combination.
Table 5.3 Experimental Results
Figure 5.23 Chart of thrust versus power setting.
Figure 5.24 Chart of thrust versus propeller r/min.
