{"id":2184,"date":"2025-02-11T14:16:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T05:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=2184"},"modified":"2025-02-11T14:16:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T05:16:13","slug":"mounting-motors-upside-down-the-pusher-configuration-defined","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=2184","title":{"rendered":"Mounting Motors Upside Down: The Pusher Configuration Defined"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"penci-post-entry-inner\"> <i class=\"penci-post-countview-number-check\" style=\"display:none\">3<\/i> <\/p>\n<p>When constructing or modifying an FPV drone, one query that usually comes up is: Can I mount my motors the other way up? The quick reply is sure, and this setup is called a pusher configuration. This implies the motors and propellers are flipped, pushing air downward slightly than pulling it.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"penci-custom-html-inside-content\"><!-- money-area-first insert here --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"money-area-first\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/40DvsqE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/getfpv-banner-23-03-2023-1.jpg.webp \" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/getfpv-banner-23-03-2023-1.jpg\" height=\"8.1%\" width=\"100%\" class=\" penci-lazy  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"sponsor-banner\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a> <\/div>\n<p> <!-- goog ads insert here --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"money-area-last\">   <i style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; display: block; margin-top: 10px; line-height: normal; opacity: 60%;\">A number of the hyperlinks on this web page are affiliate hyperlinks. I obtain a fee (at no additional value to you) should you make a purchase order after clicking on considered one of these affiliate hyperlinks. This helps assist the free content material for the group on this web site. Please learn our <a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/affiliate-program-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\">Affiliate Hyperlink Coverage<\/a> for extra data.<\/i> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Whereas this configuration has some benefits, significantly for cinematic FPV drones, it additionally comes with a couple of downsides. On this information, I\u2019ll break down how the pusher setup works, what you should think about when switching to it, and the way it impacts flight efficiency and sturdiness.<\/p>\n<p>Additional Readings:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a68761e078d5\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-6a68761e078d5\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a68761e078d5\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=2184\/#What_Is_a_Pusher_Configuration\" title=\"What Is a Pusher Configuration?\">What Is a Pusher Configuration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=2184\/#Execs_and_Cons_of_a_Pusher_Configuration\" title=\"Execs and Cons of a Pusher Configuration\">Execs and Cons of a Pusher Configuration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=2184\/#Execs\" title=\"Execs:\">Execs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=2184\/#Cons\" title=\"Cons:\">Cons:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=2184\/#Methods_to_Convert_Your_Drone_to_a_Pusher_Configuration\" title=\"Methods to Convert Your Drone to a Pusher Configuration\">Methods to Convert Your Drone to a Pusher Configuration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=2184\/#1_Flip_the_Motors\" title=\"1. Flip the Motors\">1. Flip the Motors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=2184\/#2_Reverse_Motor_Rotation_in_Betaflight\" title=\"2. Reverse Motor Rotation in Betaflight\">2. Reverse Motor Rotation in Betaflight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=2184\/#3_Flip_Over_Propellers\" title=\"3. Flip Over Propellers\">3. Flip Over Propellers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=2184\/#4_Check_Motor_Course\" title=\"4. Check Motor Course\">4. Check Motor Course<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=2184\/#Is_a_Pusher_Setup_Proper_for_You\" title=\"Is a Pusher Setup Proper for You?\">Is a Pusher Setup Proper for You?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Pusher_Configuration\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"What-Is-a-Pusher-Configuration\"\/>What Is a Pusher Configuration?<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a standard FPV drone setup, motors are mounted on high of the arms with the propellers (props) pulling air downward.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dji-avata-2-cinewhoop-fpv-drone-motor-propeller.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dji-avata-2-cinewhoop-fpv-drone-motor-propeller-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dji-avata-2-cinewhoop-fpv-drone-motor-propeller-300x200.jpg.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dji-avata-2-cinewhoop-fpv-drone-motor-propeller-1170x780.jpg.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dji-avata-2-cinewhoop-fpv-drone-motor-propeller.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dji-avata-2-cinewhoop-fpv-drone-motor-propeller-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dji-avata-2-cinewhoop-fpv-drone-motor-propeller-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dji-avata-2-cinewhoop-fpv-drone-motor-propeller-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dji-avata-2-cinewhoop-fpv-drone-motor-propeller-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dji-avata-2-cinewhoop-fpv-drone-motor-propeller.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-46124 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Dji Avata 2 Cinewhoop Fpv Drone Motor Propeller\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In a pusher configuration, the motors are mounted the other way up, with propellers beneath the arms pushing air downward as an alternative.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SpeedyBee-Bee25-cinewhoop-dji-o3-motor.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SpeedyBee-Bee25-cinewhoop-dji-o3-motor-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SpeedyBee-Bee25-cinewhoop-dji-o3-motor-300x200.jpg.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SpeedyBee-Bee25-cinewhoop-dji-o3-motor-1170x780.jpg.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SpeedyBee-Bee25-cinewhoop-dji-o3-motor.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SpeedyBee-Bee25-cinewhoop-dji-o3-motor-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SpeedyBee-Bee25-cinewhoop-dji-o3-motor-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SpeedyBee-Bee25-cinewhoop-dji-o3-motor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SpeedyBee-Bee25-cinewhoop-dji-o3-motor-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SpeedyBee-Bee25-cinewhoop-dji-o3-motor.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-48112 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Speedybee Bee25 Cinewhoop Dji O3 Motor\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This setup is often utilized in cinematic FPV drones to maintain the props out of the digicam\u2019s view. It\u2019s additionally seen in some specialty drones the place aerodynamics or element placement advantages from this structure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Execs_and_Cons_of_a_Pusher_Configuration\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Pros-and-Cons-of-a-Pusher-Configuration\"\/>Execs and Cons of a Pusher Configuration<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Execs\"><\/span>Execs:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Improved Aerodynamics and Effectivity \u2013 Some argue that having the arms above the propeller permits extra air to be moved for a similar energy, resulting in barely extra environment friendly flight.<\/li>\n<li>Higher Digicam Visibility \u2013 Because the propellers are mounted additional away from the digicam, the props turn out to be much less more likely to seem in footage, making it a lovely choice for cinematic FPV drones.<\/li>\n<li>Extra Element House \u2013 With the props beneath, there\u2019s typically extra room on the highest plate for mounting parts like batteries, motion cameras, or different FPV gear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span>Cons:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Touchdown Challenges \u2013 Many drone frames are designed to land on their backside plate. With upside-down motors, the motors and props turn out to be touchdown factors, which isn\u2019t excellent for sturdiness. Due to this fact you&#8217;ll most likely want touchdown gear or taller prop guards to land on.<\/li>\n<li>Vulnerability to Particles \u2013 In a crash, props in a pusher setup are nearer to the bottom, rising the prospect of getting obstructed by dust, grass, small rocks or carpet. That is particularly problematic for freestyle, racing, or tiny whoop drones that crash often.<\/li>\n<li>Reversing Motor Instructions \u2013 Switching to a pusher setup means reversing the motor spin course in Betaflight (or no matter flight controller software program you employ), which provides additional complexity throughout setup. Not very newbie pleasant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Methods_to_Convert_Your_Drone_to_a_Pusher_Configuration\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-Convert-Your-Drone-to-a-Pusher-Configuration\"\/>Methods to Convert Your Drone to a Pusher Configuration<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you wish to change to a pusher setup, observe these steps:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Flip_the_Motors\"><\/span>1. Flip the Motors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Unscrew and mount the motors the other way up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Reverse_Motor_Rotation_in_Betaflight\"><\/span>2. Reverse Motor Rotation in Betaflight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Because the motors at the moment are the other way up, they are going to spin in the wrong way, and it&#8217;s best to reverse it.<\/li>\n<li>To do that, change motor course within the ESC settings by following this information:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/change-motor-spin-direction-quadcopter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/change-motor-spin-direction-quadcopter\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Then inform Betaflight the motors are spinning the wrong way by going to Betaflight Configurator \u2192 Motors Tab and allow \u201cMotor Course is Reversed\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Flip_Over_Propellers\"><\/span>3. Flip Over Propellers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Take away and flip the props the other way up when reinstalling them.<\/li>\n<li>The vanguard ought to nonetheless be going through ahead within the course of journey, although the props at the moment are under the arms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Check_Motor_Course\"><\/span>4. Check Motor Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the Sliders within the Motors tab in Betaflight to verify all motors are spinning the proper manner earlier than arming the drone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Pusher_Setup_Proper_for_You\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Is-a-Pusher-Setup-Right-for-You\"\/>Is a Pusher Setup Proper for You?<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pusher configuration isn\u2019t for everybody. Freestyle, racing and tiny whoop pilots who often crash might discover it impractical resulting from propeller obstructions and tough landings. However, cinematic drone pilots in search of a cleaner digicam view might profit from the setup.<\/p>\n<p>Would you strive a pusher setup in your drone? Let me know your ideas!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>3 When constructing or modifying an FPV drone, one query that usually comes up is: Can I mount my motors the other way up? The quick reply is sure, and this setup is called a pusher configuration. This implies the motors and propellers are flipped, pushing air downward slightly than pulling it. 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