With the rapid development of drone technology, brushless motor drones and ordinary drones have gradually become the two mainstream types on the market. Many people still don’t know much about the difference between the two drones, especially in terms of performance, service life, and flight experience. So, what is the difference between brushless motor drones and ordinary drones? This article will compare the two drones in detail from multiple angles to help you better understand their similarities and differences.

1. The difference between brushless motor drones and ordinary drones

The most intuitive difference lies in the type of motors used by the two. Ordinary drones generally use brushed motors, while brushless motor drones use brushless motors. The main difference between the two lies in the working principle and structure of the motor.

1. Brushed motor: This motor uses carbon brushes to contact the rotor inside the motor to complete the transmission of current, thereby driving the rotation. Although its structure is simple and the cost is low, the friction between the carbon brush and the rotor will cause greater energy loss and motor heating, which in turn affects the performance and flight time of the drone.
2. Brushless motor: Brushless motor uses electronic commutation technology to control the switching of current through the electronic control system, avoiding the friction of carbon brushes, reducing energy loss, working more efficiently, and providing stronger thrust and longer flight time. In addition, the design of brushless motors is more sophisticated, with lower maintenance costs and longer service life.

2. Differences in flight performance

Due to the difference in motors, brushless motor drones perform better in flight performance.

1. Flight time: Brushless motor drones have higher motor efficiency and can better utilize the energy of the battery, so their flight time is usually longer than that of ordinary drones. Ordinary brush motor drones usually have shorter flight time due to large energy loss.
2. Stability: Brushless motor drones can maintain a stable flight state for a long time due to more stable motor performance, especially in windy environments, and perform better. Ordinary drones may jitter or deflect during flight due to unstable motor performance.
3. Power: The power output of brushless motors is more stable and continuous, and can withstand larger loads, so they are more suitable for application scenarios that require higher power, such as aerial photography and load transportation. Ordinary drones are relatively weak in power and are suitable for daily entertainment or lightweight shooting.

3. Differences in noise and maintenance costs

Brushless motor drones and ordinary drones also have significant differences in noise and maintenance.

1. Noise: Since brushed motors produce large friction noise when working, ordinary drones have large flight noise, which may affect the quietness of the surrounding environment. Brushless motors operate more smoothly, make less noise, and are less disruptive during flight, making them suitable for some noise-sensitive scenarios.
2. Maintenance cost: The carbon brushes of brushed motors will wear out with use and need to be replaced regularly, increasing maintenance costs. In contrast, brushless motors have no carbon brushes, so frequent maintenance is not required, reducing the cost of long-term use.

4. Differences in applicable scenarios

Brushless motor drones and ordinary drones also differ in applicable scenarios.

1. Ordinary drones: Ordinary drones are relatively cheap and suitable for entry-level users or home entertainment. It is suitable for simple flight experience and basic aerial photography, and is suitable for lightweight tasks such as daily entertainment, taking pictures and recording videos.
2. Brushless motor drone: Brushless motor drones are often used in high-demand scenarios such as professional aerial photography, environmental monitoring, and mapping due to their excellent flight performance, longer flight time, and stronger stability. In addition, it is also widely used in agricultural spraying, search and rescue, and other fields, and can meet more complex mission requirements.

The main difference between brushless motor drones and ordinary drones is the motor type, flight performance, maintenance cost, and applicable scenarios. Brushless motor drones have obvious advantages in flight time, stability, noise control, etc., so they are suitable for higher-end applications. Ordinary drones are still the first choice for many entry-level users and home entertainment users because of their low price and simple structure. Which drone to choose depends on your specific needs and budget.

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