DJI 2212 920KV Brushless Motor Silver Cap CCW Rotation

A motor for F450-class quadcopters

The DJI 2212 920KV is a compact brushless motor of the type used on many DJI and F450-style quadcopters. This version has a silver cap and CCW (counter-clockwise) rotation. The maker states that when it is coupled with a 1045 ABS propeller and powered by a 3S LiPo battery through a SimonK 30 A ESC, it can produce around 0.5 kg of thrust.

The listed specifications are a motor KV of 920 RPM per volt, a maximum thrust of 500 g, compatible LiPo batteries of 3S to 4S, a rated voltage of 7 to 12 V and a required ESC of 30 A.

Using it in a build

Because this is a CCW motor, a standard quadcopter needs two CCW and two CW motors, so check that you have the right pair for your arms. Use a 30 A ESC, fit a 10-inch propeller of the correct rotation and check motor direction with the propeller removed before the first flight.

Low KV and a large propeller give a good combination for stability and flight time on a camera-carrying quad. Keep an eye on temperature during hover tests, and keep the motor bell free of dirt.

Who it suits

Builders repairing or upgrading F450-class quadcopters and hobbyists who want a well-known motor size with widespread compatibility.

Setup notes

A 920 KV motor works best with larger propellers, and the thrust figure of 500 g per motor is a useful guide when you plan the weight of an F450-class quadcopter. Add up all the parts, and aim for a hover at around half throttle. Keep the battery and ESC leads short and tidy, and use thread lock on the mounting screws.

Questions buyers ask

Which direction does it spin?

Counter-clockwise (CCW).

What thrust does it produce?

About 500 g with a 1045 propeller on 3S and a 30 A ESC.

Which battery does it use?

3S to 4S LiPo.

Which ESC is needed?

A 30 A ESC.