Calculating motor/calculator thrust

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To calculate the thrust generated by a brushless motor and propeller combination for a quadcopter, one can use empirical formulas that consider the propeller's diameter, pitch, and the motor's RPM. A common approach involves using the thrust coefficient, which can be derived from experimental data specific to the propeller type. Additionally, thrust can be estimated using the equation: Thrust = (RPM^2 * Diameter^4 * Pitch) / Constant, where the constant is based on the propeller's characteristics. Users are encouraged to consult specific thrust charts or online calculators for more accurate results tailored to their motor-propeller setup. Accurate thrust calculations are essential for optimizing quadcopter performance.
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Hi I am building a quadro-copter, and I'm curious to know how i can calculate the thrust generated by a motor/propeller combo. The motors are brushless electric motors for which i know the max RPM. The propellers are two bladed for which the diameter and pitch are known. Is there a simple equation for which i can use in order to calculate the thrust/lift a particular combo will produce. Thanks.
 
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