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Motor quality

Posted by Bill Isaacs on December 27, 2014 at 6:15am

This is a question about quality control with the various manufacturers of multicopter motors, NOT a question about advice as to how to choose one.  :)

I've done two builds using turnigy motors and so far I've suffered a motor failure rate of 12.5%.  Call me picky but that's just too danged high.  When I say motor failure I mean the motor doesn't turn freely due to some blockage inside (the motor will turn only slowly with lots of clicking and noise, or it will have small 'clicks' and won't balance properly).  These are out of box failures.  I can't have that.

Can any of you recommend a brand of motor with a good quality control record?

Many thanks

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  • Victor McAuley December 27, 2014 at 8:22am

    I use Tiger Motors and have found them to be of very high quality and consistency.

    • Bill Isaacs > Victor McAuley December 27, 2014 at 8:47am

      Thanks Victor. 

      • Stuart Brookes > Bill Isaacs December 28, 2014 at 11:57am

        tiger motors had better be good for what they cost :)

        I have had good experience with sunny sky motors.

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