60-08 G2 integrated drone propulsion module

The 60-08 G2 Module from Vertiq is an integrated drone propulsion module for industrial drones, built as an electric motor with a 60 A, 12S electronic speed controller and an embedded position sensor in a single compact unit. It is intended for multirotor and other propeller-driven unmanned aircraft that need a servo-like response from the propulsion system.

The base module weighs 218 g. Its diameter is 67.20 mm, the distance from the bottom to the propeller face is 30.06 mm, and from the bottom to the top of the pin is 35.16 mm. The stator is 60.0 mm in diameter and 8.0 mm high. The module is available in three speed constants of 150, 300 and 660 Kv, with a separate datasheet for each, so the integrator can match the motor to the propeller size and pack voltage. The maximum supply is 50.4 V, which is 12 LiPo cells in series. Because the controller is inside the module, there is no separate ESC to mount, wire and cool, and the number of connectors and power leads in the airframe is smaller.

The position sensor and the calibration and control algorithms give velocity control with tunable PID gains and feed forward, field-estimated control, and precise propeller positioning. The motor is reversible in three dimensions with no delay when crossing zero speed, and it has regenerative and active braking and active freewheeling. These features matter to flight-control designers who need fast thrust changes for attitude control, or who must park a propeller in a set position, for example for folding or for a tilt or transition mechanism.

Command interfaces include DroneCAN, DShot, standard PWM and serial. The maker states compatibility with flight controllers running ArduPilot, PX4 and Betaflight. Telemetry is available in standard and custom form, and the module monitors its own health. Protection covers over-current, over-voltage and over-temperature, and the module has a safe arming procedure. Documentation includes a manual, tutorials and communication APIs, and a CAD model is available on request.

Firmware is supplied in speed, servo and VSpin variants, and production modules and beta modules take different firmware files, which a purchaser should check when ordering spares.

Typical applications are propulsion for industrial multirotors, survey and inspection drones, and other unmanned aircraft where compact motor-controller integration and fast response are priorities. No certifications are stated.