Why XOAR’s Beechwood Props Are Worth It

1. Why XOAR’s Beechwood Props Are Worth It Drone and RC propellers are generally plastic. Some of the higher-end models may be delivered with carbon fiber or aluminum. And when the majority of drone hobbyists or commercial users consider upgrading their props, it’s generally carbon fiber or aluminum that they purchase. Not a lot of thought seems to be given to wooden propellers. They generally seem to be regarded as primarily a novelty. That conception is an unfortunate one, as contrary to that belief, there are actually a number of excellent reasons to upgrade a drone to wooden propellers.Of course, while it’s relatively easy to pour plastic or aluminum into a mold, and increasingly easy to manipulate carbon fiber, carving wooden propellers is still something of an art. So if any drone aficionados do decide to equip their drone with wooden propellers, not just any props will do. For one, selecting props made with the right wood is incredibly important—but getting those propellers from the right vendor is more important still. Beechwood is virtually universally agreed upon as the best wood medium for drone propellers, and the drone and drone accessory masters at XOAR are widely considered the premier supplier of perfectly engineered beechwood drone props. Why Use Wooden Propellers? One of the primary reasons to use XOAR’s beechwood drone propellers is their capacity for vibration dampening. Props made from metallic alloys are strong, but they also function like a

2. tuning fork when attached to a drone. When metallic props spin, the oscillations from the spinning of those props and the vibration of the motor result in flexion. Metal propellers undergo thousands of incidents of in-flight flexing back and forth and those flexion cycles tax and weaken the metal of the propellers. Imagine the drone motor like someone micro-twisting a piece of wire back and forth until it finally breaks. Picking up specific harmonics from the oscillating flexion cycles contributes even more to this flexion taxing. Unfortunately, that endless series of micro-damage is practically invisible in metal props. They can be extremely compromised without showing a single mar. With wooden propellers, that dampen those oscillations exponentially more effectively than metal, the flaws are visible. Additionally, wooden propellers are lighter than aluminum propellers, meaning a more efficient, quiet, smooth, and even drone flight. Another benefit that many drone pilots may not have considered is that wooden propellers will break on impact more easily than carbon fiber or metallic props. If that doesn’t sound like it’s a benefit, ask yourself whether, in the event of a crash, you’d rather your prop(s) broke… or your entire drone. Of course, there are also benefits to having carbon fiber or aluminum props. Whether or not XOAR’s beechwood props are right for you depends on your priorities, use patterns, and the kind of drone flying you’re doing. But rest assured that whatever props you choose from XOAR will improve your drone flight. Take your RC and UAV game to the greatest heights imaginable, at https://www.xoarintl.com/