Propeller

Fixed-pitch propeller specification for UAV propulsion systems.

Parameters

Identification

Parameter	Type	Description
tag	str	Unique identifier for the propeller (e.g., "main_prop", "pusher_prop").
manufacturer	str	Manufacturer name (optional, e.g., "APC", "GemFan").
model	str	Model designation (optional, e.g., "10x4.5MR", "10x7E").

Geometric Properties

Parameter	Unit	Description
diameter	inches	Propeller diameter (tip to tip).
pitch	inches	Propeller pitch (theoretical advance per revolution).
blade_count	int	Number of blades.
direction	enum	Rotation direction: CW or CCW when viewed from behind.
hub_diameter	mm	Hub diameter (optional).
hub_thickness	mm	Hub thickness (optional).

Physical Properties

Parameter	Unit	Description
mass	g	Propeller mass.
material	str	Material type (optional, e.g., "Carbon Fiber", "Plastic", "Wood").

Example Configuration

propellers:
  - tag: "main_prop"
    manufacturer: "APC"
    model: "10x4.5MR"
    diameter: 10.0
    pitch: 4.5
    blade_count: 2
    direction: "CW"
    mass: 12
    material: "Plastic"

  - tag: "pusher_prop"
    manufacturer: "GemFan"
    model: "10x7"
    diameter: 10.0
    pitch: 7.0
    blade_count: 2
    direction: "CCW"
    mass: 15
    material: "Carbon Fiber"
    hub_diameter: 8
    hub_thickness: 6