Vertiq 2306: Lifetime Testing

Vertiq recently performed lifetime testing on our Vertiq 2306 motor modules to determine how to improve the next version of the module.

The lifetime test includes four 2306 motors mounted to a drone frame. The setup is then actuated by an 8108 motor to introduce gyroscopic forces to the 2306s, similar to what they would experience in actual flight. The motors run for 10 hours at a time with consistent checks on their temperature and shaft play. Overheating and shaft wear are the two most common failures for drone motors operating in non-hazardous conditions. The test runs for 50+ hours, allowing us to monitor any changes in performance over the span of a few days. Ultimately, the results of these tests will give our motor designers valuable insight into how the motors fail over time, so we can minimize those failures and extend lifetime for the next version of the module.