Category: Guides

RD 1760 PROPELLER With Hub

Folding vs Fixed Propellers for Drones

The pros and cons of folding and fixed-blade drone propellers, and how to pick the right size.

Reflex Drive R6 IPU

What Is an Integrated Propulsion Unit (IPU) and When Should You Use One?

An integrated propulsion unit combines motor, ESC and propeller in one assembly. Here is when that makes sense.

RD PDB 150A

What a Power Distribution Board Does in a Drone

Why multirotors use a power distribution board, what the ratings mean and when to add a capacitor bank.

Reflex Drive A Series ESC 150A

FOC vs Trapezoidal ESC: Which Should You Use?

How field-oriented control and trapezoidal commutation differ, and how to choose the right ESC for your drone.

RD Q PRO V2 ESC 120A

How to Size an ESC for a Drone Motor

Continuous current, peak current, cooling and voltage: how to pick an ESC that matches your motor.

RD5008 340KV Motor

How KV Rating and Battery Cell Count Work on Drone Motors

What KV means, how 4S, 6S and 12S batteries relate to motor voltage, and how to estimate motor speed.

RD6218 160KV Motor

How to Choose a Drone Motor and Propeller

A practical guide to matching motor KV, battery voltage, propeller size and ESC to your drone's weight and mission.