The standard drive method for drone motors. The maturity of this motor control mode has enabled it to benefit from years of refinement, giving it a broader compatibility with motors out of the box. This algorithm is a low-effort option for reliable, responsive systems.

Hargrave’s in-house drone motor control methodology. It offers smoother motor torque, which allows quieter operation at low speeds and improves motor efficiency. FOCAL is a good fit for those seeking quieter and more efficient drones.

Due to the additional complexity of the FOCAL algorithm, its out-of-the-box compatibility with drivetrain setups is not as broad as Six Step.

Drive Modes

Drive Topology

model_name

Regenerative Power (AFW)

microDRIVE MP

Getting Started

Wiring the Unit

Mounting and Cooling

Power Supply

Integration

Stopping Behavior

Drive Tuning

Propeller Parking

Motor Drive

CAN Bus Signalling

Serial (DShot/PWM) Signalling

Input Priority System

Flight Controller Passthrough

Communications

Protection Systems

Secondary Arming Switch

Motor Starting Beep

Watchdog

Require Zero Throttle

Signal Timeout

Startup Hardware Checks

Safety and Protections

VTOL/Prop Parking

Using Fallback Signalling

Helicopters

Disabling Protections

Motor Temperature Sensing

Application Guide

Indicators Settings

Motor Drive Settings

Protection Systems Settings

Logging Settings

CAN Bus Settings

Communication Settings

Telemetry Settings

Prop Parking Settings

RPM Mode Settings

Settings

DroneCAN Telemetry

ARINC 825 Telemetry

Serial Telemetry

Telemetry

Status LED

Status Beeps

Indicators

Data Logging

Errors

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Change Log