What is the Best Propeller?

So unfortunately there is no right or wrong answer to this question. The best propeller is the one that best suites what you are trying to accomplish with your multi rotor. My favorites are the
Old HQ 5040X3 Glass nylon and the PC and Glass nylon HQ 5040X4 V1S. I hope you enjoy the Prop talk. :)
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[@3spressoShot]

the consistency in his gear is why he is so good

[@EarthshipFreedom]

Thanks for taking the time to do these reviews Steele. Very helpful!

[@xavierayayaell546]

You know what would be useful... some text on screen with the model of prop while you are talking about each prop.

[@christianalvarado1341]

Xaviera Yayaell dammnn. people complain about everythinggggggg..!

[@jussa101]

English isn't everyones native language sometimes reading can help clarify things. Not everyone can hear either, watching miniquad clips doesn't require it but sometimes videos like these would be appreciated by even hearing impaired individuals

[@timbo69z]

click on the cc icon on the video for subtitles

[@thecentralscrutinizer5105]

He would....but he lost the telemetry data

[@airwolffpv7984]

Dear Steele, Please stop telling the community to throw their props in the recycling bin. I am a professional in the recycling industry and the company I work for designs and builds sorting equipment for large recyclers such as Waste Management, Republic Services or Recommunity. Any prop for mini-quads that is currently being made will, when thrown in the recycling bin, contaminate another product and ultimately end up in the trash. I can explain this to you in more detail if you are interested, but not in a YT comment section. If you want to truly recycle your props, you have to bypass the recycling bin, collect a lot of them (by polymer grade) and then find a processor who actually grinds and extrudes recycled plastic. With all my industry knowledge I would actually have a hard time finding a place like that since the polymers used for props are very specific. Sorry for the reality check, but I am not going to stop protesting - it is in the interest of my customers. Thank you for understanding in advance.

[@rbmwiv]

Definitely. That contamination greatly reduces what gets recycled.

[@dronereviewman9580]

Thanks So much

[@prinsenlive]

Good info from mr Steele and from you airwolf FPV!

[@platty9237]

I’ve been surprised by the number of things I’ve heard shouldn’t be recycled. Like mixed paper + bubble wrap padded envelopes, pizza boxes (grease, apparently?), and apparently plastic grocery bags require special handling as well. It’s hard to know what’s legit or not, so I appreciate this info.

[@ThePbstar224]

Wow you really know your stuff, thanks for helping clear stuff up Steele!

[@ANubfpv]

A_NU_ I have a new name! Woo! Thanks for the shoutout man :) I agree with a lot of what you are getting on about, it's a basic physics equation, the tricky part is the number of variable involved. I am still only seeing 80-90A in punchouts with the 5051 propeller. This is due to a few things, the F60-2450kv is still only running N45 magnets, which while less powerful also limit the amount of amps you can pull through the copper winding. The key aspect I enjoy with the 5051 (other than me and my cousin designing them, for racing, not for freestyle, we have some more designs in the works for that) is they are designed to work well with airflows. They are designed using custom algorithms that employ 3D flow studies and models, developed with a target for max efficiency in ENERGY TRANSFER, meaning more energy in more thrust out. Also due to the design they disturb the surrounding air a bit less, which helps with prop wash and high speed control. They are definitely a heavy prop, and I wish they were lighter myself, so we are moving into new design iterations with a focus on Freestyle rather than racing. Our end goal is to always engineer something for a specific goal, not for a generalist, we designs these props for a target speed of 60mph at 16krpm with a 45deg angle of attack. Anywho, let me know if you ever want to talk/hang/chill/design some new stuff, it's what me and my cousin love to do, that an fly all the time! Being in the air is #1!! Cheers Man!

[@mahadimran5981]

A_Nub i

[@adrix302]

Bro you are the most accurate and acceptable KZbin I never watch !!! Thank you !!

[@dooseyboy]

been loving your FPV drone videos, you're a great talker and i love your attitude

[@Nick-xe2hu]

Great video. I'll admit I was one of those you mentioned at the end trying to go big or go home......and go home to rebuild it or fix crap. Since then I have dialed it back a bit, increased the durability and reliance of things and its awfully nice coming home on the same props you left with.

[@rajabisskandarani5316]

love the honesty in your videos, keep up the good work

[@FrankenBeanzzz]

I really appreciate that you drop knowledge along with amazing flight videos. My adventure in the fpv world will happen this Xmas.

[@Shadowcruise99]

Really appreciate you're cognizance of longevity, Steele. Very important factor, from my point of view.

[@fpv3611]

Like the way you explain Mr. Steele. Thanks a million for your time and video!

[@jeffbarragan8124]

Excellent video with lots of great information! These are the types of videos I love to watch and learn the most from! Thanks for sharing!

[@patb5266]

I read the headline and said to myself, the best prop is the one that suits the job. Then that's first thing you say in the description lol. I use HQ props, so good I don't even bother to balance them. I have 500 size quad so not a racer obviously. Great channel and your flying skills are amazing! Thanks

[@MrSteeleFPV]

+Pat B hash thanks man Glad to have you as a viewer. It's nice to hear from people with similar prop views

[@RobinCernyMitSuffix]

That view of things also translates to other stuff. I'm a computer scientist (and hobby electro engineer) and if people ask me what computer(parts) they should buy, I always say the same: Buy and use that what suits your needs. Not that what others want or say it's cool, not that what the ads say. Use that what you need!

[@sprocket374]

Thanks for the pro tips. Keep up the good work Steele.

[@QuadFarm]

this is exactly what I needed. almost a year old but that KZbin magic puts it right up there for me. once again thanks dude!

[@jeffschram]

Glad to see the channel growing. Recent 'non-drone-centric' vids are great. Hope you keep it up.

[@drewsalt2398]

Love these videos.. Please keep doing them. I just recently bought a Kingkong 210gt and I'm still trying to find the right prop for me.. Thanks for all the Knowledge

[@kevinduquette969]

Thanks. So true about things breaking. Nice to have a durable quad.

[@adamk.3946]

great video man. very good wisdom for newer people getting into the hobby. so many people screw up and end up constantly working on their quads and want these ridiculous prop / motor combos that just don't work well.

[@timbell8208]

Another AWESOME video filled with good info thank you sir!!!

[@EverythingNaus]

Great info! like the ending keeping it real, been vloggin and never realized the amount of tries it takes to get it right! the tree said, "GET OFF ME" EPIC!

[@DermanionHD]

You look great with that new style!! Really like it

[@badmofo350]

I feel you in staying in the air. I don't get much time to fly anyways so when something breaks or just quits it's a real bummer. I enjoy building a quad but I can't stand having to take it back apart.

[@ThePromptWizard2023]

Great vid. I use HQ 5x4x4 on all my quads, they feel amazing on tight corners and handling. Love the wisdom bro!

[@gankedfpv6381]

Awesome video man, your knowledge is exceptional

[@mike216ism]

I'm at the park now getting as many flights as I can here in Northeast Ohio. How many others like myself feel good about your progress over the summer! 😊 I stuck to acro all summer and finally feel great. Flips, Rolls, and power loops. Awesome feeling. Don't get much time to hit the park. Mostly front yard Los flying. Mr. Steel and others have inspired me to get good before winter. Damn it feels good. 6s chameleon with tons of kiss power. These esc are by far the most durable and best feeling. Learned a ton from you guys. Thanks so much

[@dfiegel421]

Yeah, I enjoyed your video! Will look at some others. Great job and helping my out. Thanks

[@lokisdream8438]

Your a beast brother. A true artist. Appreciate all your work. Thanks

[@MukiFPV]

Nice and in depth! Always learning something from you ;) and the haircut looks good imo :)

[@mattbrozyna3541]

Good video. Keep these types of vids coming! A lot can be learned from hearing different people's rationale as to how and why they chose a particular set up.

[@lilianamelendez2352]

You provide a bank of information that I really appreciate. Hope to watch you fly in person someday. Thanks

[@delfyr1]

Seriously, thank you for dropping that knowledge. Much Respect!!

[@i4dat]

Great video Steele, very informative. Thanks for this insight into props and letting us know what you like/don't like.

[@donniewroberts123]

Very informative !!! Oh and HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!!!!

[@jorgermartinez]

great video! thanks for sharing your experience with props, motors, kv and batteries 👍

[@sexinlude]

Good video Steele, I've been using the same HQ 5040x3 for the last 8 months and love them. Since I'm not racing I'm not worried about the props breaking either.

[@googletrex]

Niice haircut. Thanks for talking through props and your reasoning for this and that. Should do more videos like this; talk more about what and why and compare/contrast. I like it. Thanks!

[@QOSQualityofSpeed]

Thanks mr. Steele the video is so good I have to watch it twice to catch everything that you're saying. There's a lot of good knowledge here about drones and weight and dependability. So thank you very much

[@r1b4z01d]

Great video man! Great stuff keep it up!

[@BusinessAnalyzer]

Like the new haircut. You are sporting the silver well. Thanks for the prop theory. I was asking about this today at my local hobby shop, this made it so much better. So... more theory please, they are not wasted videos! Cheers.

[@thebridgeninja]

right with you at the end. its about fly time. building is fun, but flying is more fun. btw, nice hair cut!

[@rporte27]

Instructive as always ! Like the haircut.

[@xf1961]

Mr Steele totally agree with you. Some people just need to have fun with this and not worry about winning, that is what Banni and johnny is for! But for my set up I love the HQ 5040x3 gn with the 2205 2300kv, its just so locked in feeling but is still very responsive. But for me it feels like everyone is saying the best quad is the one with the most power but its really what YOU can do with what power you have.

[@TinyPirate]

Love these technical vids, keep it up!

[@retal052]

Almost 50K now man..... Congrats in advanced!

[@chadphillips4941]

Great video steele i am currently using the same props you do an i love em.!

[@archer4922]

I just got those yellow HQ 5x4x3 props the other day and I love them. I feel I can control my quad more. Really helps since I'm still learning acro. No crashes yet with these props! Proud of my self. Lol.

[@brianbailey5714]

Thanks for the opinions/facts/insights. I'd love to try all those props/batteries/etc. but I don't have the time or the money do to it (like you said, I want to fly... ) so I appreciate what you have to say about it. When I can't fly due to weather, the need to build something new/hot/hype is strong, but it's nice to have a voice of reason too. You are that voice Mr S.

[@46449771]

Thanks Steele. Many good points in this vid.

[@octapc]

Platinum video, great reminder that motors in all walks of life are designed for the specific load imposed on them.

[@3DpastorDOTblogspot]

2 things. First, I feel like I just tried to get a drink of water from a fire hose! :-) Seriously though, this is super helpful but man, I'm going to save & rewatch a few times to get it all as I'm rather new to this. Thank you! Secondly, thanks so much for your stance on sustainability at the end. You get to test a bunch of stuff... so not "hawking" junk on your channel but only recommending what works over the long haul... is greatly GREATLY appreciated! Thank you!

[@scottmccurley2743]

AWSEOME Hair cut dude, good job cutting off the man bun!!! Keep up the good work, you are amazing!!

[@taterchipfpv9162]

Kudos Steele, Very well said and explained!

[@wildbillstunts]

I try to tell people this same info all the time! Great video!

[@tonyv3rd]

I give you mad props bro... ;-)

[@danielhooton4955]

Y Naut FPV nice

[@AccidentallyBuiltAShelf]

Nice one

[@kevinhall8949]

Fantastic info as always!

[@kuvofly4873]

brand new look steele.. 2017 will be a great year, and of corse finding the right prop for better performance its most important

[@LokiMelb]

HAHAHA love the outtakes at the end :) great info on how and why to choose props based on setup rather than "the in thing"

[@MrZomhad]

Awesome video man! Thank you!

[@ickboon]

good video steele! like what you talk!

[@beeradfpv]

Great info to share steele. I love the old school glass fiber HQ props except every time i looked at them funny they would break. :D

[@IanF-FPV]

Good info. I have been using some of the almost indestructible DAL props since I crash way too much.

[@Airguardian]

Now, this was very interesting! Thanks Steele!

[@MrCsami]

Lot's of very useful information, thank you! :)

[@Frankdubbsfpv]

I've tried every prop under the sun. Always go back to HQ 5040x3. The RK 5040x3 or would be my second favorite

[@ScrewMuggz]

nice breakdown, thanks!

[@DavidOwensuk]

Great video love HQ 5X4.3x3V1S PC! Have been gifted a set of HQ5x4x4r, following your video looking forward to flying them tomorrow...

[@MarcChep]

Awesome video Steele! I got to order some props now.

[@joseico90]

All you said, spot on Mr.

[@stokesstatus]

Great vid! This was very educational!! nice

[@PinchTune]

Really god episode Steele. I've been flying nothing but HQ 5040x3 and 4x4x3 for the last year and a half as well. I see no reason to change. That said, I saw some crazy deals on the 4 bladed HQs for Black Friday so I picked a bunch up (also some 4 inch) to try them out. If I don't like them they will at least look great for photography (I shoot all my quads when I initially build them).

[@rainel1826]

Really good vid, Thanks for the data.

[@coccoborg]

very well made video, thank you!

[@Electrowings]

lol, You always make my day. Nice hairs man, suits your style well. I love the same 5x4x3 prop. Keep ripping all the things!

[@Rando104854]

Love watching your videos. Always fun to watch and I always learn something new every video you make. Thank you for being so involved with your fans/subscribers. Was wondering what FPV set-up you run?. And as always great video and hope you have a great day. Ps. Fly hard! 👍🏼👍🏼. Thanks, Randy from Houston,Tx

[@derekhavener]

Steele, dude you hopped on frame and I almost said aloud, "Yo he looks so cool like that he died his hair silver! That's really cool looking." A million thumbs up on the new look Steele!!!

[@nicknack125]

Love your hair man, also like the beard with the moustache better than just the moustache.

[@MrCruz_TEDM]

Awesome videos man cant wait to get flying never actually had a quad copter that was decent but im inspired by all your videos man Ive seen the very first one all the way to this videos and I watched your style get smoother and sicker every video, I hope one day I can fly a pack with you see you around man.

[@superslug2516]

Loved the video It was really helpful

[@mrxXzekeXx]

Ha ha ha i freaking love u Steele! Funny stuff and good information in one video, love watching your flying and i try to learn stuff of it, but videos like this really helps me understand stuff a little better in theory so thank u! :)

[@e46driller61]

great info man. I've been running the racekraft 5051 and after 2 good punch outs my low voltage alarm goes off. definitely time to move to some lighter props. (emax red bottoms) thanks for doing what you do man.

[@stephanborman7902]

So that's the deal with props!! :-) Thanks Steele

[@ch4aser]

This was most helpful. That break down doh!

[@hacktillwedie]

Nicely done.

[@gumisiek1993]

I think that repairing my quad is as cool as flying it:)

[@bengossler6193]

And its half the fun. I love building!

[@tricopterY]

Building/Tweaking/Repairing are more Fun, than one would think :) Happy Flying.

[@drixom9805]

you really prop me up. Thank you for the great info.

[@mattwalker4386]

So not gonna lie you Mr. Steele have inspired me to build my first "freestyle" quad and I know she will be heavy (Robocat 270) but its going to be learning deal from my phantom 3. But on a side note I did get 2 blade bull nose 5045 as a first prop (just for the added lift), guess I was not thinking about the weight! Thanks for the insight on you're prop selection!

[@michaelmcneal8556]

I dig that alot Steele. Consistency is important. I did all that keeping up with the Jones's and following the new hype this week shit. Spent alot of money and hours rebuilding quads because I thought this product was this and that product was that. Now I do what works for me. Sure I still try new products. I just dont go out and buy them for every setup and rebuild the whole fleet with the newest and hotest this week. LOL.. Thanks again man.

[@eric-janvandenbogaard9415]

Thank you, for this very educational video ! like always you explain also your findings, in a very clear way, that's really great, because it's a reference for me while i'm still learning in this hobby, and this way it's also good to memorise, i guess you (are?) could be a good teacher !

[@Spliffy141]

keep up the good work 👊 greetings from Holland

[@DroneDayze]

I definitely went from the 5x4.5x3 bullnose to the normal 5x4x3 which was an eye opener. The bullnose pulled way to much amps on 2600kv motors and I can see the performance difference .

[@ethanhermsey]

nice harcut, way better than the bun ;) I like the color too! Neat how they colored it so perfectly faded.

[@flywithmefpv]

Good info Mr. Steele

[@MrMPod]

thank you for connecting wise and knowledge 😀

[@thorstenlotto5320]

totally agree with you, in the air = GOOD! i also down pitched to 5x4x3 and what a difference, batteries are cooler same locked in feeling, as responsive, increased flight time. yet to put some 4 blades through some abuse as im loving the triblades, maybe next year :) Big ups Mr Steele!

[@cfrankfly]

Great talk!

[@preludefpv]

Nice info Steele cheers! 👊👊

[@Kabab]

LOL everyone's trying to imitate johnny!