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ESC Overheating
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Written by Danny Fobian
Updated over a month ago

Possible Causes:

  1. Long ferry distance

  2. Dirty ESC

  3. High-density chemical leading to over weight drone

  4. Damaged props

  5. Bad motor


Troubleshooting Steps:

  1. For long ferry distances, reduce the payload to lessen the strain on the electrical system

  2. Keeping the ESC free from chemical residues and dirt can aid in heat dissipation

  3. Carrying a full load of high-density chemicals can overload the drone, causing the ESCs and motors to overwork, which may trigger an automatic landing. Try to reduce payload amount

  4. Using props that are chipped, bent, warped, or loose will reduce their lift capacity, forcing the electrical system to work harder and causing the ESC to heat up more than necessary.

  5. Inspect the motors by spinning them by hand while the drone is turned off. It's normal to feel the ball bearing, but there shouldn't be excessive resistance at any point. Also, listen for any unusual noises.

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