To make your drone fly, the motors on opposite diagonals need to spin in the same direction, while the motors on each diagonal pair spin in opposite directions. That’s right—your drone’s motors don’t all spin the same way! This allows the drone to stay balanced in the air. There are two possible ways the propellers can spin. However, even if your motors are spinning in the correct direction, that doesn’t guarantee your drone will fly.

The propellers must also match the motor’s direction. Each propeller has a specific orientation that can easily be identified by the leading edge. A propeller installed correctly, paired with a motor spinning in the right direction, will produce upward thrust. But if the propeller is installed incorrectly, even if the motor is turning in the correct direction, it will create downward thrust, causing the drone to flip or fail to take off.

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting: Identifying the Problem

To resolve these issues, follow these steps:

– Check Motor Position: Ensure each motor is installed in the correct location.

– Verify Motor Rotation: Make sure the motors are spinning in the correct direction.

– Check Propeller Orientation: Confirm that the propellers are mounted in the right direction to match the motor’s spin.

How to Fix Motor and Propeller Issues :

– How to Properly Set Motor Positions

– How to Change Motor Rotation Direction

– How to Ensure Propellers are Spinning Correctly

By following these steps, you can troubleshoot and resolve most common issues that cause your quadcopter to flip or lose control at takeoff.