A2212 1000KV Brushless Outrunner Motor

Despite its incredibly accessible price, the A2212 is a reliable workhorse. It features a solid metal casing, precision bearings, and a 3.17mm hardened steel shaft that is remarkably forgiving during the inevitable hard landings associated with learning to fly. Paired with a standard 30A Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) and a 3S LiPo battery, a single motor can generate roughly 800 grams of thrust using a 1045 propeller. Whether you are assembling your very first F450 quadcopter frame or building a custom foam-board airplane, this dependable motor provides smooth, stable, and highly responsive flight performance.

Key Features & Functional Advantages

• High-Efficiency Outrunner Design: The rotating outer bell creates massive rotational torque, allowing the motor to swing larger propellers without needing a heavy, secondary reduction gearbox.

• Optimal Speed-to-Thrust Ratio: Operating at 1000KV provides the ideal “middle ground” for 450-class quadcopters, delivering enough speed for agility and enough torque to easily carry lightweight camera payloads.

• Universal Compatibility: Uses a standard 3-phase wiring configuration that connects instantly to standard 20A or 30A brushless Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) like the SimonK or BLHeli series.

• Durable Construction: Built with high-temperature internal copper windings and a hardened steel shaft to withstand intense vibration and prolonged aerial use.

• Complete Hardware Kit: Typically includes a bullet-style propeller adapter (collet), a metal cross-style mounting base, and mounting screws, giving you everything needed to bolt it straight to your airframe.

Perfect For

• DIY Quadcopters & Multirotors: The absolute standard drive motor for outfitting 450mm and 500mm drone frames (like the famous F450) where four motors provide over 3 kilograms of combined thrust.

• RC Airplanes: A fantastic, high-powered replacement for older brushed Speed 400 motors in park flyers, 3D foamies, and slow-flying trainers.

• Hovercrafts & Airboats: Providing the massive, sustained wind propulsion required to push custom 3D-printed airboats across water and smooth surfaces.

• STEM & Aerodynamics Projects: The perfect, low-cost motor for students building wind-tunnel test rigs or experimenting with custom propeller designs.

Technical Specifications

• Motor Model: A2212 / 13T

• Motor Type: Brushless DC Outrunner (BLDC)

• KV Rating: 1000 RPM/V

• Operating Voltage: 7.4V to 11.1V (2S to 3S LiPo Battery)

• Max Efficiency Current: 4A to 10A (>75%)

• Max Current Capacity: 12A for 60 seconds

• Shaft Diameter: 3.17mm

• Recommended Propeller: 1045 (10×4.5) for 3S LiPo, or 1060 for 2S LiPo

• Estimated Max Thrust: ~800g (with 1045 prop on 11.1V)

• Dimensions: 27.5mm x 27.0mm

• Weight: ~53 grams