DYS / G-Power D3542 Brushless Outrunner Motor 1000/1250/1450KV

The D3542 is a 35 x 42 mm brushless outrunner for 2–4S fixed-wing aircraft and larger multirotors, offered in 1000KV, 1250KV and 1450KV windings from DYS (D3542-6, D3542-5 and D3542-4) or G-Power. Choose brand and KV from the options; every order is a single motor.

Key features

• Up to 1420 g of pull and 595 W at 1450KV, and 1260 g at 555 W on the 1000KV winding
• Prop matched to the winding: 12x5 or 11x7 at 1000KV, 10x6 or 11x5 at 1250KV, 8x7 or 9x6 at 1450KV
• 5 mm shaft for heavy-lift prop adapters and larger hubs
• Runs on 2–4S LiPo with a 50–70 A ESC
• Pre-soldered 3 mm male bullet connectors

Specifications

• Motor size: 35 x 42 mm (D3542)
• KV options: 1000KV, 1250KV, 1450KV
• Battery: 2–4S LiPo
• Shaft: 5 mm
• Max power: 555 W / 585 W / 595 W (1000 / 1250 / 1450KV)
• Max pull: 1260 g / 1350 g / 1420 g (1000 / 1250 / 1450KV)
• Recommended ESC: 50–70 A
• Weight: about 130 g (DYS D3542-4), 156 g (G-Power)
• Connectors: 3 mm male bullet

Lower KV on an 11–12 inch prop gives efficient cruising for heavier airframes, while 1450KV on an 8–9 inch prop trades efficiency for speed. Size the ESC to the full current of your chosen prop and battery, and fit matched motors of the same brand and KV across the airframe.