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How are those motors? I'm considering them for a budget build. I've been using BH 1407s on all my 3" builds, but I'm curious to try something different and cheaper.
They're pretty solid, definitely need a lighter 4s lipo. But otherwise they seem to have plenty of punch with the ptichy BN props
But for 3S they should be just fine? What are your favorite props to run on them?
Yea, 3s will work, just might miss out on some power. I've been running the DAL 3045 BN, but honestly they're not very good. Super loud and the blades break at the hub with hardly any impact. So I'd recommend finding something else.