Electrical Fault in the Drone Motor System - Any Experience?

[Matty_the_Motor_Guy]

Hey Guys,

I am doing some market research for my university on the subject of drones and faults.

I was wondering if anyone could answer the following questions:

1. Have you experienced a fault in a drone motor or ESC?
2. Did you diagnose the fault? What was the nature of it?
3. Would a motor and ESC that can continue to operate after such a fault be a big selling point for you?

I would appreciate your responses.

 

[Thwyllo]

I have to say that downstream it's one of my biggest concerns. I don't know if system warnings on impending motor failures are adequate and I don't know how quickly brushless motors fail, but the idea of my €1000 drone falling out of the sky because of a cheap motor fills me with dread