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Motor Thrust Testing
A test with a 3115 900KV motor and 13 x 4.5 prop recorded 4.2 kg of peak thrust. A motor failed during a high-power run, which showed where the thermal and power limits were.
Development log
Build notes from Project Vertex, including prototype changes, bench tests, simulation work, and funding milestones.
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A test with a 3115 900KV motor and 13 x 4.5 prop recorded 4.2 kg of peak thrust. A motor failed during a high-power run, which showed where the thermal and power limits were.
By February 23, the early campaign had raised more than $1,200 for prototype work.

Initial CFD work measured lift at 30 m/s and showed more lift than the target condition. The result is being used to adjust wing angle of attack.

The tilt mechanism changed from a multi-stage geared assembly to a direct-drive design. The new layout has more available torque, fewer parts, and easier service access.