Wonky Motors?

allemtura · May 6, 2015

Erm, just took delivery of my P3P and noticed all four of my motors don't sit straight on the arms.... No way was it like this on my P2V+.

Is this normal? I somehow don't think so...

bbfpv · May 6, 2015

it's normal.

Tj1627 · May 6, 2015

bbfpv said:
it's normal.

+1 The motors are all tilted inwards toward the bird. Helps flight stability from what I've heard. Reminiscent of the Inspire's motor angles

allemtura · May 6, 2015

Phew! I've been reading this forum and rcg loads but must have missed this nugget of info. Just surprised me as P2V+ motors were straight.

Tj1627 · May 6, 2015

allemtura said:
Phew! I've been reading this forum and rcg loads but must have missed this nugget of info. Just surprised me as P2V+ motors were straight.

I saw a thread on here a day or so ago that spoke to it. Originally read about it in the rcg thread. Unfortunately, once I catch up there each night and then go to sleep, I wake up 21 pages behind again!

allemtura · May 6, 2015

Tj1627 said:
I saw a thread on here a day or so ago that spoke to it. Originally read about it in the rcg thread. Unfortunately, once I catch up there each night and then go to sleep, I wake up 21 pages behind again!

True, these pages are flying by now and it's easy to miss posts. Thanks!!

Alothan · May 6, 2015

I wonder if the design also helps prevent a vortex ring state from developing and causing loss of lift.

Turbazz · May 8, 2015

I just noticed this too. Lol

StevenQX · May 8, 2015

Surely is useful but I don't like at all that motors inclination...

isopro · May 8, 2015

Alothan said:
I wonder if the design also helps prevent a vortex ring state from developing and causing loss of lift.

This probably help prevent a Vortex when descending in straight line because it would make it way harder to descend in your own prop wash, good thing i read this thread else I would of messaged DJI after getting my P3A in couple days, to return thinking it was manufacturing defects.
Do all 4 motors have the same angle ?

bbfpv · May 8, 2015

Its normal. V+ was the same way. Just relax.

PishPosh · May 8, 2015

isopro said:
This probably help prevent a Vortex when descending in straight line because it would make it way harder to descend in your own prop wash, good thing i read this thread else I would of messaged DJI after getting my P3A in couple days, to return thinking it was manufacturing defects.
Do all 4 motors have the same angle ?

Yeah they're all angled. It's pretty subtle though and not super obvious with the props on, unless you're looking for it. The Inspire looks like it has a much more aggressive angle to the motors