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DAL T5045BN tri-blade raw flight video with sound #2

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Channel: Joshua Bardwell · 2016 · Education

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I found another video on the SD card so I thought I'd post it for those who can't get enough of the sound of a tri-blade. On my Strider, I still prefer the KK5040 props, which is weird because I really think they are not an optimal match for my 2206 / 2250kv motors. But the copter seems to track much better in corners on the 5040, and actually corner smoother and with more control.

I tried these props today on my QAV-R build. AUW is only 600 grams with Xiaomi Yi, vs. 680 grams for my Strider. The motors are 2206 / 2000 kv, so more torque and less amp draw. Also, closer to 210 mm motor distance vs. 250. The triples felt like a better fit here, although I am still tuning and who knows, if I try the 5040s maybe I'll love them.

It feels to me like the 5040s do better on a slightly smaller, slightly higher-kv motor, while the triples do better on a larger, lower-kv motor. This isn't exactly a ground-breaking insight.

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