Make in India · Drone and UAV propulsion
Made in India BLDC motors for drones and UAVs
Star Automations offers Indian-made BLDC motors for agricultural and aerial drones: agri-class motors from KV115 and KV160 with up to 19 kg and 12 kg max thrust on 12–14S, and ultra-light motors from 106 g for 4–6S multirotor, VTOL and survey platforms, with FOC ESC and propeller options.
Star Automations supplies and supports these products. They are manufactured in India by an established Indian industrial manufacturer.
Indian-made drone motors, key facts
- Agri and light-weightTwo motor families for spraying and aerial platforms
- 4S to 14SFrom 4–6S light motors to 12–14S agri motors (61 V max)
- Up to 19 kg thrustMax thrust of the largest agri motor
- FOC ESCField oriented control for smooth power delivery
- Motor, ESC, propellerIntegrated propulsion set for agri drones
- Light weightUltra-light construction for long flight time
- Made in IndiaManufactured by an Indian industrial manufacturer
- Efficiency ratedg/W efficiency published for each motor
Agricultural drone motors, 12–14S
Heavy-lift motors for spraying drones, supplied as an integrated motor, FOC ESC and propeller set.
| Item | KV160 class | KV115 class |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | KV160 | KV115 |
| ESC | 14S FOC 80 A | 14S FOC 80 A |
| Propeller | 24 inch | 31 inch |
| Motor size (mm) | 62 × 18 | 81 × 20 |
| Max thrust | 12 kg | 19 kg |
| Weight incl. wires and propeller | 780 g | 1,180 g |
| Voltage | 12–14S LiPo (61 V max) | 12–14S LiPo (61 V max) |
| Peak current | 80 A (FOC, open environment) | 80 A (FOC, open environment) |
| Max power | about 2.6 kW | about 3.9 kW |
| Efficiency | 7.98 g/W at 4.4 kg rated | 9.53 g/W at 5.2 kg rated |
| Typical platform | 5 L quadcopter, 10 L hexacopter | 10 L quadcopter, 16 L hexacopter |
Data is as published by the manufacturer and is subject to revision. Send your requirement for the current datasheet.
Ultra-light motors for aerial platforms
Compact motors for multirotor, VTOL, survey and long-duration platforms.
| Item | KV230 | KV340 | KV450 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor size (mm) | Ø79 × 21 | Ø55.6 × 32 | Ø55.6 × 30 |
| Weight incl. cable | 188 g | 135 g | 106 g |
| Voltage | 6S LiPo | 6S LiPo | 4–6S LiPo |
| Peak current (180 s) | 28 A | 35 A | 26 A |
| Max power | 700 W | 760 W | 650 W |
| Efficiency | 13.44 g/W at rated | 11.5 g/W at rated | 13 g/W at rated |
| Max thrust | up to 6 kg | on request | on request |
| Typical use | Aerial photo, surveying, long-duration | Multi-rotor, VTOL, aerial photo, rescue | Aerial photo, surveying, environment monitoring |
Data is as published by the manufacturer and is subject to revision. Send your requirement for the current datasheet.
Max thrust at a glance
Thrust depends on propeller, battery and test conditions. Rated efficiency figures are given in the tables above.
Why choose Indian-made drone motors
Shorter supply line
Indian manufacturing means a local technical contact and faster answers on samples, spares and batch orders.
Suited to Indian crop and field work
Agri motors are matched to 5 L to 16 L spraying platforms used in Indian farming.
Complete propulsion set
Motor, FOC ESC and propeller supplied as a matched set for agri drones, so flight tuning starts from a known combination.
Support from an automation team
Star Automations also repairs and supplies BLDC motors and controllers. See BLDC motor and controller repair.
How to choose a drone motor
- All-up weight: thrust per motor should be about twice the weight carried per motor for good margin.
- Battery: match cell count (4–6S or 12–14S) to the motor voltage.
- Propeller: the motor and propeller are sized together. Agri sets use 24 inch or 31 inch propellers.
- Mission: choose agri motors for spraying and lift, light motors for flight time.
- ESC: FOC ESC gives smoother, more precise power than basic ESC.
- Environment: mention dust, water and temperature in your enquiry.
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Common questions
Are these drone motors made in India?
Yes. The BLDC motors are manufactured in India by an established Indian industrial manufacturer. Star Automations offers them and supports your enquiry.
What is the maximum thrust?
The KV115 agri motor is rated at up to 19 kg max thrust, the KV160 agri motor 12 kg, and the KV230 light motor up to 6 kg.
What battery voltage do they use?
Agri motors use 12–14S LiPo (61 V max). Light motors use 6S, and the KV450 motor accepts 4–6S.
Which drones are the agri motors suited to?
The KV160 set suits 5 L quadcopters and 10 L hexacopters. The KV115 set suits 10 L quadcopters and 16 L hexacopters.
What is FOC ESC?
Field oriented control gives smooth, precise power delivery and better efficiency than basic trapezoidal control. Agri sets are supplied with a 14S 80 A FOC ESC.
Which motors suit survey and VTOL drones?
The KV230, KV340 and KV450 light-weight motors are used for aerial photography, surveying, VTOL, rescue and environment monitoring platforms.
Are propellers included?
The agri series is an integrated motor, ESC and propeller set (24 inch or 31 inch). Send your platform details for the correct combination.
Can you supply samples or batch quantities?
Send your drone type, payload, battery and yearly quantity in the enquiry. We reply with the next step.
Do you repair BLDC motors and controllers?
Yes. Star Automations repairs BLDC motors and controllers. See the BLDC motor and controller repair page.