Drone ESC

Best Drone ESC - Electronic Speed Controllers from BLHeli and more

Updated 2023-09-22 at 00:49

Hey drone lover, go ahead and have a look at the Top 10 Best Drone ESC below. ESC is an acronym for Electronic Speed Controllers. In essence they are electronic chips that help control the speed and sometimes direction of the motor of remote controlled quadcopters.

You require different ampere ESC for different drones and different sizes of propeller blades. It is important to choose the right ESC for your drone, which means you need to look at the Thrust Data Table of the motor of your drone.

Some of the best drones already come with ESC from BLHeli, which is a top maker of ESC. It would be good if you also opt for this brand.

Before you choose an ESC for your drone, you need to know the maximum amperes of your motor and choose an ESC that has an amperage slightly higher than it.

If your drone motor has maximum 20 ampere, then you should choose an ESC of around 22 to 24 ampere. That gives the ESC some leeway, as feeding too high amperes into a ESC can cause it to heat up and sometimes even burn up.

It is better to play safe and get a slightly higher ampere ESC. However do note that the ESC ampereage should only be only slightly more, as every ampere added to the ESC increases its weight and cost.

The drone ESC listed below are the latest bestsellers, and they are tried and tested. You can have a look at these ESC options and ensure that your drone or drone kit is compatible and go for it.

It is a very good idea to get all the specifications and the Thrust Data Table of the motor so that you are absolutely sure of the ESC you are buying.

Go ahead and choose the best Drone ESC.

Flying a drone is an incredible experience, whether a toy drone, a racing drone or a professional HD video drone like a DJI, so enjoy it thoroughly. If you love to be out there flying drones, you will love the Top 10 in American Outdoors and American Outdoor Sports.

Go get them Drone ESC already!

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96 Reviews

HGLRC 4PCS 30A ESC 3S 4S 5S ESC BLHeli_S Electronic Speed Controller Support Dshot 150/300 / 600 Brushless ESC for FPV Racing Drone...

Strong current endurance: Steady Input voltage 3S 4S 5S Lipo battery in Continuous current current 30A, max spoort to 40A(in 10s)
Supported Protocols: Analog Signals - Multishot, One shot 42, Oneshot125, Digital Signals - Dshot 150, 300, 600
Stable firmware: BLheli_S 16.5 is designed for superior performance in multirotors, and uses hardware upgradable
Use top quality components: Imported Japanese Toshiba MOSFETs and Japanese Murata Ceramic Capacitors.3oz High-TG PCB board significantly reduces electrical heat soak and improves system efficiency
Ultra-Small and Light footprint: 2g weight 26*14.5mm ESC with the Silicone Signal and Power Wires provides high heat-resistance and more flexibility

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34 Reviews

4PCS 35A ESC 2S-6S Lipo BLHeli_S Electronic Speed Controller Support Dshot 150/300 / 600 Brushless ESC for FPV Racing Drone Multicopter...

The hardware pulse width modulation is turned on by default, and the damped light hardware drives the motor, with low noise and better response. Plus smoothing.
Integrate rgb multi-color bright Ed night light, flying at night is more cool. Natively support BLHeli-S, support the new DShot150/300/600 digital throttle, strong anti-interference ability, fast response
Using 6 layers, 3 ounces thickness copper high-quality PCB, hierarchical layout of high current and small control signals, enhance the anti-interference ability. There is also a gold plating process on the PCB surface, which effectively improves the current resistance and heat dissipation capacity of the ESC
Small size and light weight for easy installation;BLHeli_S is designed for superior performance in multirotors, and uses hardware.
Support to use Dshot600/300/125, PWM throttle signal mode (1000μs-2000μs), Onshot125 (125-250μs), Oneshot42 (42-82μs) and Multishot (2-25μs).

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8 Reviews

4 in 1 45A ESC, 45A 2‑6S ESC with Double Hole Spacing RC Drone Quadcopter Electronic Speed Controller

Double Hole Spacing Design : Integrate 4 high-performance 45A ESCs with double hole spacing design. With such a high degree of integration, the volume is only the same size as that of a flat knitting machine, and the installation and wiring will become very simple. This incredible size and volume is designed for racing traversers.
PCB Production Process : EMF8BB21F16G main control chip, operating frequency up to 48MHz, three-in-one IC driver, imported high-quality high-frequency ceramic capacitors. High-end PCB production process, the pads are edged by metallization, which can prevent the pads from falling off during use. 3 oz copper thick, six-layer board, greatly reduces heat, thus increasing efficiency.
Anti-Jamming and Fast Response : Not only supports normal PWM throttle mode, Oneshot125, Oneshot42 and Multshot ultra-high-speed throttle signals, but also supports the latest dshot 150, 300, 600 digital throttle anti-jamming and fast response. The input and output lines are made of soft silicone wire, which is very durable, high temperature resistance, and easy to solder.
Feature-Rich : Using BLHeli‑S firmware, it has powerful performance and rich functions, supports multiple ways to set ESC parameters, or upgrade ESC firmware (such as through the throttle signal line, using other development boards, or using cleanflight or for setting or upgrading Betaflight firmware for ESC).
Low Noise : PWM hardware drives the motor, with low noise and smoother throttle response. Damped Light technology and regenerative braking function make motor deceleration more responsive and effective, and control more accurate. Active recharge technology allows the battery to restore power and extend the sailing time.

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27 Reviews

4Pcs 20A ESC Brushless Electronic Speed Controller DSHOT BLHeli_S 2-4S Lipo for FPV QAV Drone Multirotor Quadcopter

20A ESC Brushless DSHOT BLHeli_S 2-4S Lipos Electronic Speed Controller for FPV QAV Drone Multirotor Quadcopter
With BLHeli_S firmware, easy to upgrade or flash via the esc signal cable;The throttle signal cable is twisted pair, which effectively reduces the crosstalk caused by signal transmission..
The applicable number of battery cells :2-4S;The original components are used to ensure the high-quality current capability of the ESC..
It is optimized for multi-axis and supports fixed-wing and helicopters well.
The throttle range can be set to be compatible with different receivers, with a smooth and delicate speed control feel.

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2 Reviews

Readytosky 35A ESC 2-6S Brushless ESC Lipo BLHeli_S Brushless Electronic Speed Controller Support D-Shot 150/300/600 for FPV Drone RC...

Using the latest EFM8BB21F16G high speed control chip. By default, the hardware PWM is turned on and the Damped Light hardware PWM drives the motor. The noise is low and the throttle response is smoother.
The ESC supports BLHeli-S and DShot 150/300/600 digital throttle. It has strong anti-interference ability and fast response capability.
A 6-layer, 3-ounce copper-thick and high-quality PCB is adopted, and the layered layout of large current and small control signal is adopted to Enhance the anti-interference ability. The gold plating process on PCB surface can effectively improve the current resistance and heat dissipation ability of ESC.
Integrated RGB multi-color bright LED night light, night flight is even more dazzling.
Damped Light mode, regenerative braking function, make motor deceleration more sensitive and effective, control more precise; Active continuous current technology, so that the battery recovery power, prolong the duration.

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18 Reviews

FEICHAO 40A Brushless ESC 2-4S Speed Controller with 5V 3A BEC for Fixed Wing DIY RC Multi-axis Aircraft Drone Helicopter (4Pcs Long...

Output Capacity: Continuous Current 40A, Short-Time Current 55A (Not Less Than 10 Seconds)
BEC Output: 5V@3A (Linear Regulator Mode - Linear Mode) ; Power Input: 2-4 Lithium Batteries(Not Included)
Maximum Speed: 210,000 RPM For 2-Pole Motor, 7000 RPM For 6-Pole Motor, 35,000 RPM For 12-Pole Motor
Timing Can Be Changed To Be Suitable For Different Brushless Motors ; Compatible With Lipo And NIMH Battery
Full Protection: Low Voltage Cutoff Protection / Over-Heat Protection / Throttle Signal Loss Protection ; Quatities: 4Pcs

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180 Reviews

QWinOut 2-4S 30A RC Brushless ESC Simonk Firmware Electric Speed Controller with 5V 3A BEC with 3.5mm Female Banana Bullet for 2 to 4s...

NOTE: 1. Since 2020.07.05, this items was soldered with 3.5mm Female banana connectors, effectively avoid welding problems; 2. We have set up the program, the ESC do not need additional program
Input voltage:2-4 S; BEC: 5V 3A; Working current: 30A / 40A (Optional on my shop)
Universal SimonK Firmware 30A/40A ESC Brushless Speed Controller, super simple. Small size combined with light weight for easy installation. (30A/40A is optional on my shop)
Military standard capacitor of extreme low resistance increases the ability of prevention of unwanted RF noise during flying. Extreme low resistance PCB is helpful for getting a super current endurance capability.
Microprocessor uses separate voltage regulator IC, with good anti-jamming capability.

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100 Reviews

FEICHAO 40A Brushless ESC 2-4S Speed Controller with 5V 3A BEC for Fixed Wing DIY RC Multi-axis Aircraft Drone Helicopter (1Piece, Long...

Output Capacity: Continuous Current 40A, Short-Time Current 55A (Not Less Than 10 Seconds)
BEC Output: 5V@3A (Linear Regulator Mode - Linear Mode) ; Power Input: 2-4 Lithium Batteries(Not Included)
Maximum Speed: 210,000 RPM For 2-Pole Motor, 7000 RPM For 6-Pole Motor, 35,000 RPM For 12-Pole Motor
Timing Can Be Changed To Be Suitable For Different Brushless Motors ; Compatible With Lipo And NIMH Battery
Full Protection: Low Voltage Cutoff Protection / Over-Heat Protection / Throttle Signal Loss Protection (Warm tips: The ESC has been soldered out of box )

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53 Reviews

HGLRC Zeus 60A 3-6S 30.5x30.5mm M3 BLHeli 32 4in1 ESC for FPV Racing Drone Red

Upgrade Zeus60a ESC: with heat sink, better Performance, better Flying Experience.
Brand New STM32F051 32-bit MCU, up to 48MHZ running frequency.
Immersion gold design with heat and current resistance.
CNC heat sink offers high thermal conductivity
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