The RD 2480 Propeller is a carbon fibre-reinforced nylon folding propeller, available in clockwise (CW) and counter-clockwise (CCW) versions. Diameter 24 inches, pitch 8.0 inches. Each blade weighs 33.5 grams and the complete propeller 107 grams. The folding design reduces drag when the propeller is not driven.

Where the RD 2480 fits

The RD 2480 is a 24-inch, 2-blade folding propeller with an 8-inch pitch, available in clockwise and counter-clockwise versions. The datasheet lists a single blade weight of 33.5 g and a total weight of 107 g including the hub, and the blades are made from carbon fibre-reinforced nylon composite. Folding blades make the propeller easier to transport, which is useful for mapping, survey and inspection multirotors that are packed away between flights.

It is the recommended propeller for the RD7006 230KV and the RD6218 160KV, so it is a natural pairing for mid-size platforms on 6S or 12S systems.

How it compares

Within our propellers, the RD 2480 is the mid-size option: larger than the 15-inch RD 1552 Propeller and the 17.7-inch RD 1760 Propeller, and smaller than the 30-inch RD 3090 Propeller. A larger diameter moves more air at lower RPM, which is why big propellers pair with low-KV motors. Pitch and diameter should match your motor’s KV and your battery voltage. Contact [email protected] for help matching a propeller to your motor and take-off weight.