Engine iPower GM5208

Order the iPower GM5208 motor - serious lifting power for your professional drone

For the construction of heavy film drones and multicopter platforms, it is presented iPower GM5208 engine. This powerful brushless motor belongs to the class of medium-sized power units. It is designed for quadcopters, hexacopters and octocopters 500-700mm. You'll get plenty of traction for lifting mirrorless and full-frame cameras. This engine is the choice for professional aerial photography and commercial projects. It will provide stability and reliability to your aircraft.

Engine iPower GM5208 is a balance between size and performance. Its design is optimized to produce high torque. The low KV value allows you to work effectively with 14-17 inch screws. The motor provides smooth and even operation, which is critical for high-quality video. It consumes significant current, but in return provides confidence in lifting power. Your professional drone will behave predictably even with an expensive load.

Five main advantages of the device

• Large size and power (52x8mm). Provides high thrust for professional multicopters. This is the basis for stable flight with heavy equipment.

• Low KV value for high torque. Optimal for large propellers and high voltage. Provides smoothness, efficiency and low heat.

• High quality components and precise balancing. High quality bearings and strong magnets. Precise balancing keeps vibration to a minimum for clear video.

• Robust and reliable design. Designed for long-term work under heavy loads. Effective heat dissipation ensures stable parameters.

• Designed for professional and commercial use. Designed for aerial photography and cargo transfer tasks. This is a proven solution for obtaining quality results.

Operating principle and technical details

Brushless motor of this caliber operates on the same physical principles. However, its scale requires a special approach to design. The large stator with a diameter of 52mm accommodates a lot of copper in the windings. This allows you to create a powerful magnetic field. The rotating rotor is equipped with many strong neodymium magnets.

The ESC controller supplies three-phase current, creating a rotating magnetic field. Low KV (eg 300-500) means the motor is not fast, but very strong. It creates enormous force on the shaft at relatively low speeds. This force is ideal for spinning large, low pitch propellers. Such screws create a powerful air flow for lifting. iPower GM5208 is a specialized tool for creating this stable lift force.

Specific functionality and technical characteristics:

• Standard size: 5208 (approximate stator diameter 52mm, height 8mm).

• Construction: External rotor (Outrunner).

• KV parameter: Low, usually in the range of 300-600 KV (depending on version).

• Maximum power: High, can reach 600-800W per motor.

• Recommended voltage: High voltage, usually 6S-8S LiPo (22.2V - 33.6V).

• Shaft type: Heavy duty shaft, usually 6mm or 8mm threaded for larger propellers.

• Weight: Significant, about 150-200 grams.

• Recommended Propeller: Large propellers 14-17 inches with low pitch.

• ESC requirements: Powerful speed controllers (40-60A), often HV (High Voltage).

• Purpose: Cinema drones for DSLR/mirrorless cameras, cargo multicopters, platforms for filming.

This engine is the choice for professional operators and engineers. It is suitable for building reliable aircraft for commercial activities.

Specifications

• Weight: 203 g
• Motor dimensions: diameter 59 mm x height 23 mm.
• Stator dimensions: diameter 52 mm x height 8 mm.
• Copper wire (OD): 0.27mm
• Configuration: 12N14P
• Resistance: 15.5 ohms
• Base center pitch: 25mm 30mm
• Pre-winding: 200 rpm, hollow shaft.
• Hollow shaft diameter: 12.6mm
• Camera range: 800-1550 grams
• Test voltage (max voltage): 11.1V (22.2V)
• Test current: 0.066A
• Maximum current: 10A
• Test rotation speed (max): 278 rpm (560 rpm).