CD ROM Brushless Motors

CD ROM class motors take their name from the small outrunner motors once salvaged from computer drives, and purpose-built versions now serve light park flyers and slow-flying models. This category collects CD ROM class motors in several KV ratings for builders working on small electric aircraft.

KV Options

The Radical RC CD Rom Class Motor is offered in KV1000, KV1300, and KV2100 ratings, while the Polks Hobby 1300kv CD Rom Class Motor adds another option in the same class. KV describes how fast a motor spins per volt, so a lower number suits a larger, slower prop and a higher number a smaller, faster one.

Choosing a KV rating goes hand in hand with your prop and cell count, and matching the three keeps a light model flying efficiently. A mid-range option like the KV1300 tends to suit a modest prop on a small cell count, while the KV2100 leans toward smaller, faster props on the same size airframe.

Compare the CD ROM class motors below to suit your build.