Multi-Rotor Copters

Multi-Rotor Copters

Multi-rotor copters use several motors and propellers working together to lift and steer the aircraft, a design that has become one of the most recognizable shapes in modern RC flight. By varying the speed of each motor, these models hover, turn, and change altitude with a stability that fixed-wing aircraft cannot match.

How Multi-Rotors Fly

The classic layout is the four-motor quadcopter, though designs with six or eight rotors exist for builders who want more lift or redundancy. Electronic controls balance the motors many times a second, which is what lets a multi-rotor hold position in the air.

Their ability to take off vertically and hover in place makes multi-rotors a popular choice for aerial photography, sport flying, and learning the fundamentals of powered flight in a confined space where a runway is not available.

Explore the multi-rotor copters below to find a model that fits how you like to fly.