DYS D2826-10 Brushless Drone Motor 1400KV Outrunner

A medium-size motor with a proven pedigree

The DYS D2826-10 is specially developed to drive quadcopters and multirotors. With a 1400 KV rating, DYS says it delivers strong thrust and efficiency, and it is described as suited to medium-size quadcopters with 8 to 10 inch propellers.

The motor is a brushless outrunner finished in gold, built from copper and metal, and it is light enough for both quadcopter and hexacopter frames.

Choosing an ESC and propeller

The recommended ESC is 40 A. Because no thrust table or cell count is published, work out your combination from your own bench tests: choose a propeller, measure the current with a watt meter and keep it comfortably below the ESC rating.

As a rule, a larger, lower-pitch propeller is more efficient and keeps the motor cooler. Balance the propellers and keep the bell clear of dirt.

Who it suits

DIY builders of medium quadcopters and hexacopters who prefer a well-known brand and a straightforward, efficient motor.

Getting a good setup

A 1400 KV motor is a flexible middle setting. With an 8 inch propeller it gives a lively feel, while a 10 inch propeller gives more lift at lower throttle. Whichever you choose, build the propulsion set as a whole: motor, ESC, battery and propeller should suit each other, and the frame should hover at about half throttle. If the motor gets too hot to touch after a hover, use a smaller or lower-pitch propeller. Keep a log of what you fitted and how the motor felt, because small changes in propeller pitch make a large difference to current and heat.

Questions buyers ask

What KV rating does it have?

1400 KV.

Which propellers does it suit?

8 to 10 inch propellers.

Which ESC does it need?

A 40 A ESC.

What is it made of?

Copper and metal.