Motor

As of April 2025, this page is stored for archival purposes. K9 has replaced the Genesis drone family to the newly improved Genesis Bravo 3.

Motor Selection is critical in determining the flight performance of the final drone build. Generally heavier motors output more power at the cost of flight time, and higher RPM motors deliver greater power, agility, and speed at the cost of endurance. Choosing a motor is a careful balance in choosing, the best option for your target specifications. To make things easier, below are motors we recommend for your Genesis build that have been vetted or tested to suit the specifications the majority of users will be looking for.

Reccomended Motor Options:

Name	Link	Speed	Flight Time	Prop Size	Notes
KDE 4012XF-400Kv	Link			15-20 Inch	Reccomended for 4kg payloads.
SunnySky X3108S-900Kv	Link			15 Inch	Motor for fastest build.
SunnySky V3508-700Kv	Link			15-16 Inch

Motor Options (Budget):

All the motors in the budget list are made in China. It is recommended to spend more money and invest in motors from U.S. companies

Name	Link	Speed	Flight Time	Prop Size	Notes
Aerodrive Sk3 4240-740Kv	Link			15-20 Inch	Reccomended motor out of the budget options.
Avian 4240-1000Kv	Link			15 Inch	This motor is not reccomended for high endurance builds.
Propdrive 4238-750Kv	Link			15-18 Inch
Multistar 4224-610Kv	Link			15 Inch
Flash Hobby 4215-650Kv	Link			15 Inch
Hobbyhh 4250-800Kv	Link			15-20 Inch	This motor is heavy, not reccomended for most builds.

Learn more about selecting motors for drones:

One unique capability of Genesis is its compatibility with model fixed-wing aircraft motors. This allows a larger selection of options for lower-cost high-power output motors typically not used on quadcopters.

How to Choose FPV Drone Motors - Considerations and Best Motor Recommendations - Oscar LiangOscar Liang