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Tarot Drone

The document outlines performance calculations for a drone, including motor RPM, total weight, thrust, power requirements, current draw, ESC selection, flight time estimation, and PDB requirements. Key calculations show that the drone can hover at 50% throttle with a thrust of 3.88 kg, allowing for a maximum payload of 7.12 kg. Safety margins are emphasized for motor and ESC operation, as well as PDB handling of current spikes.

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Tarot Drone

The document outlines performance calculations for a drone, including motor RPM, total weight, thrust, power requirements, current draw, ESC selection, flight time estimation, and PDB requirements. Key calculations show that the drone can hover at 50% throttle with a thrust of 3.88 kg, allowing for a maximum payload of 7.12 kg. Safety margins are emphasized for motor and ESC operation, as well as PDB handling of current spikes.

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Drone Performance Calculations

This document presents performance calculations for the given drone configu-
ration.

1. Motor RPM Calculation


The motor speed is determined using its KV rating and battery voltage:

RPM = KV × Battery Voltage.

For the Tarot TL2955 4008MT motor with 330 KV:

RPM = 330 × 22.2 = 7326 RPM.

(using a 6S LiPo battery: 22.2V nominal voltage).

2. Total Drone Weight Calculation


Summing up the known component weights:

Frame = 0.562 kg,


Battery = 1.56 kg,
Motors (4x 85g) = 0.34 kg,
ESCs (4x 26g) = 0.104 kg,
Flight Controller = 0.1 kg,
Propellers (4x 14g) = 0.056 kg,
PDB, wiring, accessories = 0.2 kg.

Total Weight = 2.922 ≈ 3.0 kg.

3. Thrust Calculation
For stable hover, total thrust must be at least equal to the drone’s total weight:

Total Thrust = Drone Weight + Payload.

For 4 motors:
Total Weight
Thrust per motor = .
4
Adding a 30% thrust margin:

Adjusted Thrust per motor = Thrust per motor × 1.3.

Reason for Adding a 30% Thrust Margin:

• Ensures better control and stability in windy conditions.

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• Allows maneuvering capability beyond just hovering.
• Reduces strain on motors and increases efficiency.
Using the manufacturer-provided thrust data for a 1555 (Tapered Wing) CF
Propeller at 50
Thrust per motor at 50% = 970 g = 0.97 kg.
Total thrust at hover:
Total Thrust = 4 × 0.97 = 3.88 kg.
Since this exceeds the drone’s weight (3.0 kg), the drone can hover at about 50
At 100
Max Thrust = 4 × 2.53 = 10.12 kg.
So, maximum payload:
Payload = 10.12 − 3.0 = 7.12 kg.

4. Power Requirement
From test data, power consumption per motor at 50
Pmotor = 84W.
Total power:
Ptotal = 4 × 84 = 336W.

5. Current Draw per Motor


Using P = V × I, the current per motor at hover:
84
Imotor = = 3.78A.
22.2
Total hover current:
Itotal = 4 × 3.78 = 15.12A.
At 100
363.2
Imotor = = 16.38A.
22.2
Itotal = 4 × 16.38 = 65.52A.

6. ESC Selection
Each Hobbywing Xrotor 40A ESC can handle:
• Continuous: 40A (per ESC)
• Peak: 60A (per ESC, 10 sec)
ESC Selection Justification:
• Hover current (3.78A per motor) is well below the ESC limit.
• Full throttle current (16.38A per motor) is also within safe range.

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7. Flight Time Estimation
Battery capacity:
C = 13, 000 mAh = 13 Ah.
C 13
Flight Time = = = 0.86 hours.
Itotal 15.12
Flight Time (minutes) = 0.86 × 60 = 51.6 min.
At 100
13
Flight Time = = 0.198 hours = 11.88 min.
65.52

8. Power Distribution Board (PDB) Requirements


The PDB must handle:

Total max current = 65.52A.

9. Safety Margins
• Motors and ESCs should operate at 70%-80% of max ratings.

• PDB should handle occasional current spikes.


• Battery discharge rate must be sufficient.

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