Motor & Frame Reference

Which motor size & KV matches which LiPo and frame.

Motor size & KV by LiPo / frame
Guideline values – higher KV on 4S, lower on 6S for same RPM.
Motor sizeFrame / PropsKV 4SKV 6SKV 12SCellsUse case
32XX (3214, 3115)15" (X-Class)25012SLong Range / Cinema
3110, 281413" (X-Class)330–36012SLong Range
2814, 3110, 311510" (X-Class)9004506S / 12SLong Range
2808, 2810, 28148" (X-Class)900–12006SLong Range
2806, 2807, 2808, 31067"1600–1900980–14004S / 6SFreestyle / Long Range
2207, 2208, 2308, 24076"2100–25001500–19004S / 6SFreestyle
2207, 2208, 2306, 23085"2300–30001600–23004S / 6S / 8SFreestyle / Racing
2004, 21064"2400–30001800–25004S / 6SLight Freestyle
1404, 1504, 1604, 20043.5"2500–40001800–30004S / 6SFreestyle / Cinewhoop
1404, 1407, 15063"3000–50002500–30004S / 6SFreestyle / Cinewhoop
1303, 14042.5" (Toothpick)4500–60004SSub-250g
1103, 1104, 1203, 13032" (Cinewhoop)5000–60002S-4SCinewhoop
1102, 1103, 100275mm (Tiny Whoop)8000–110001S-2STiny Whoop
0702, 080265mm (Tiny Whoop)23000–300001SIndoor Whoop

Values are guidelines for getting started. Effective KV depends on prop load, weight and personal flying style. For 6S vs 4S, pick a lower-KV variant of the same motor.