The voltage of the battery is also an important feature that allows your drone motors to give more power while flying. The higher the voltage, the heavier the battery. And you need to check the motor thrust data table first and compare your drone motor efficiency with it. At the same time...
From the series:Drone Simulation and Control Brian Douglas In the last video, we showed we can manipulate the four motors of a quadcopter to maneuver it in 3D space by getting it to roll, pitch, yaw, and change its thrust. We also covered the four sen...
Weight: The drone’s weight includes its frame, electronics, payload, and battery. A heavier drone demands more power to lift and maintain its flight. Thrust: The force that propels the UAV upward and forward is dependent on both weight and the desired flight parameters. Aggressive maneuvers a...
Performance-wise, the EMAX ECO II 2807 offers a robust combination of thrust, torque, and efficiency. Its high torque ensures a responsive and stable flight experience, which is crucial for capturing smooth footage. While the added weight might be a disadvantage for those mindful of their drone...
In a no load condition, you can use the motor’s KV value to estimate the motor’s speed based on the voltage delivered. As discussed in our article on how to calculate motor KV, we can replace Back EMF with input voltage in this equation to estimate the rotation speed of our electric...
Flapping wings produce lift and thrust in bio-inspired aerial robots, leading to quiet, safe and efficient flight. However, to extend their application scope, these robots must perch and land, a feat widely demonstrated by birds. Despite recent progress, flapping-wing vehicles, or ornithopters, ...
How to Make a Drone - for Dummies: Meet HARPY - my first quadcopter, built mostly from scratch. This was an exciting yet difficult project that spanned over three months. While undertaking this project, I found a lack of a single comprehensive guide on t
This engine weighs just 145 pounds (65 kg) and produces 600 pounds of thrust burning RJ4 fuel. The fuel load is 800 to 1,000 pounds (about 450 kg) of fuel at launch, or approximately 150 gallons (600 liters). The missile has a cruising speed of 550 mph (880 kph). Guidance Toma...
The propulsion section includes a launch motor and a dual-thrust flight motor. To fire the weapon, the soldier aims the missile at the target. When the seeker locks on, it makes a distinctive noise. The soldier pulls the trigger, and two things happen: A small launch rocket shoots the ...
Ramjets are efficient at high speeds but require other propulsion systems for takeoff and acceleration, due to their inability to produce thrust at low speeds. As anyone who's ever belly flopped off a high dive can tell you, when you hit a fluid without giving it time to get out of the...