(SPIDER Automation) A2217 2300KV Brushless DC Outrunner Motor for RC Quadcopters & Multirotors | 3S LiPo Battery Compatibility, 4mm Output Shaft, Pre-Wired 3mm Male Banana Connector | 6-Inch Propeller Support, Up to 960g Thrust, 30A Operating Current

SPIDER Automation A2217 2300KV Brushless Outrunner Motor | 3S LiPo, 4mm Shaft & 6-Inch Propeller for RC Multirotors

Description

The SPIDER Automation A2217 2300KV Brushless DC Outrunner Motor is designed for medium-sized RC quadcopters, multirotors and compatible unmanned aircraft propulsion systems. Its 2300KV rating is intended for relatively high-speed operation, with the supplied product information identifying 3S LiPo battery systems and high-efficiency 6-inch propellers as a recommended propulsion combination.

The motor features a 27.8 × 32mm body, 4.0mm output shaft and pre-attached 3mm male banana connectors. The connector arrangement is intended to simplify electrical connection to a compatible brushless ESC without requiring additional connector soldering. Its stated 68g weight supports aircraft designs where motor mass is an important part of the overall propulsion-system calculation.

Under the described 3S LiPo battery and high-efficiency 6-inch propeller configuration, the supplied information specifies up to 960g thrust per motor. The motor also has a stated 30A current rating for 60 seconds, a specified efficiency of 78% and an 8–28A efficiency-current range at greater than 70%. These values provide useful reference points for motor, ESC, battery and propeller selection.

Technical Features & Performance Characteristics

• Brushless Outrunner Architecture: Designed for electrically powered RC aircraft and multirotor propulsion systems.
• 2300KV Speed Constant: Defines the motor’s approximate no-load rotational speed per volt and helps guide propeller and battery selection.
• A2217 Motor Format: Identifies the motor model and its compact construction format.
• 78% Specified Efficiency: Provides a stated efficiency reference for propulsion-system evaluation.
• Efficiency Above 70%: The listed efficiency-current range is 8–28A at greater than 70% efficiency.
• 30A Time-Qualified Current Rating: The stated current rating is 30A for 60 seconds; it should not be interpreted as an unrestricted continuous-current rating.
• 1.7A No-Load Current at 10V: Provides a reference for the motor’s stated no-load electrical consumption at the specified test voltage.
• Up to 960g Thrust: The stated thrust figure applies to the described 3S LiPo and high-efficiency 6-inch propeller configuration.
• Pre-Attached Electrical Connectors: Supplied with 3mm male banana connectors for connection to a compatible ESC.
• 4mm Output Shaft: Provides the specified mechanical shaft interface.
• Compact Construction: The stated body dimensions support integration into suitable medium-sized multirotor frames.
• Lightweight Assembly: The 68g motor weight is relevant to aircraft mass and propulsion calculations.

Electrical Configuration & Output Details

The supplied propulsion reference uses a 3S LiPo battery, 40A ESC and high-efficiency 6-inch propeller. The 960g thrust figure is specified per motor for this described configuration. Actual current consumption and thrust depend on the selected propeller, battery voltage under load, ESC characteristics and test conditions.

• Battery Configuration: 3S LiPo is the stated battery configuration for the described thrust setup.
• ESC Reference: A 40A ESC is mentioned in the supplied 3S propulsion example. The ESC must also be compatible with the motor’s connector and operating requirements.
• Current Rating: 30A for 60 seconds, as stated in the product specifications.
• No-Load Current: 1.7A at 10V.
• Efficiency Current Range: 8–28A at greater than 70% efficiency.
• Specified Efficiency: 78%.
• Thrust Reference: Up to 960g per motor with the described 3S battery and high-efficiency 6-inch propeller arrangement.

Mechanical Design & Connector Details

The A2217 motor has a compact body measuring 27.8 × 32mm and a 4.0mm output shaft. Its pre-attached 3mm male banana connectors provide the electrical interface for connection to a compatible brushless ESC. A suitable propeller adapter or mounting arrangement must be selected to match the shaft and propeller hub.

• Motor Body Dimensions: 27.8 × 32mm, as listed in the supplied specifications.
• Output Shaft Diameter: 4.0mm.
• Electrical Connector: 3mm male banana connector, pre-attached.
• Connector Installation: Pre-attached connectors eliminate the need to solder the motor-side connectors when used with a compatible ESC connection.
• Propeller Interface: Requires a mechanically compatible propeller mounting arrangement for the 4mm shaft.

Applications

The A2217 2300KV motor is intended for compatible medium-sized RC aircraft and multirotor propulsion systems. Its stated 3S LiPo and 6-inch propeller configuration provides a reference for the following applications:

• RC Drones: Brushless propulsion for compatible electrically powered drone platforms.
• Quadcopters: Individual propulsion units for four-motor aircraft configurations.
• Medium-Sized Quadcopters: Motor integration in multirotor frames designed for compatible 6-inch propellers.
• Multirotor Aircraft: Propulsion for aircraft using multiple independently controlled brushless motors.
• Hexacopters: Motor integration in six-motor configurations where the motor and propeller load are suitably matched.
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Brushless propulsion for UAV platforms designed around compatible motor, battery and ESC specifications.
• RC Airplanes: Electric propulsion for fixed-wing radio-controlled aircraft when the propeller and electrical configuration are appropriate.
• 6-Inch Propeller Systems: Propulsion applications using compatible 6-inch propellers, including the stated 6040 example.
• 3S LiPo Aircraft Systems: Motor integration in compatible 3S LiPo-powered aircraft configurations.
• Custom Multirotor Development: Motor selection and integration during the design of custom quadcopter and multirotor platforms.
• Propulsion-System Evaluation: Testing motor current, efficiency and thrust with suitable propeller and battery combinations.
• ESC and Battery Integration: Electrical system design using the stated current and connector specifications as selection references.

Package Includes

• 1 × A2217 2300KV Brushless Outrunner Motor with pre-attached 3mm male banana connectors.

Product Specifications

Connection & Operating Recommendations

For reliable propulsion-system integration, match the motor with an appropriate ESC, battery and propeller. The stated 960g thrust figure is associated with a specific 3S LiPo and 6-inch propeller configuration; it should not be assumed for other combinations.

• ESC Selection: Select a compatible brushless ESC with adequate current-handling capacity. The 40A ESC is the reference used in the supplied thrust example; verify suitability against the actual propeller load.
• Battery Matching: Use a compatible 3S LiPo configuration for the stated reference setup and verify battery discharge capability under load.
• Propeller Selection: Use a compatible 6-inch propeller, such as the stated 6040 example, and confirm its current demand before operation.
• Connector Compatibility: Check that the motor’s 3mm male banana connectors match the ESC-side connectors. Verify phase connections and secure electrical contact.
• Shaft Compatibility: Confirm that the propeller adapter is suitable for the 4.0mm output shaft and selected propeller hub.
• Current Monitoring: Monitor current during initial tests and do not exceed the stated 30A / 60-second rating.
• Temperature Monitoring: Check motor and ESC temperatures during loaded operation, particularly when changing propeller size or pitch.
• Mechanical Inspection: Check shaft alignment, propeller retention and motor mounting security before operation.
• Controlled Testing: Conduct initial propulsion tests in a controlled environment with the aircraft secured appropriately and personnel clear of the propeller arc.