Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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👀 If you need a high-performance motor design for your drone application then please get in touch with me via chris@aos-rc.com

Luke and Mike Interview: youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ1bGOlHzGI

Learn more about the Supernova 3220: aos-rc.com/designs/aos-supernova-3220-925kv

Celebratory t-shirt: store.aos-rc.com/listing/world-drone-speed-record-580

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:42 The challenge
2:24 Know-how
3:34 Choosing the Stator
4:41 Aerodynamics
5:49 Rotor Optimisation
6:42 Bayesian Optimizer
8:51 Simulation approach
9:48 Manufacturing
9:59 Stator
10:34 Magnets
11:00 Flux Ring
11:19 Installing the magnets
11:51 Machining the motor Bell and Base
12:34 Winding the coils
13:26 Final assembly
13:51 Dynamic balancing
14:38 The Record Attempt
16:38 The Road to 600kph+