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DAL Cyclone 5045C

The durable, cheap option.

Specification last checked 2026-07-27

Recorded specification

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PropertyValueSource
Propeller size decides fit5 inOscar Liangchecked 2026-07-27Quote 1, below the table
Propeller pitchHow far the prop screws forward per revolution: the second figure in "5x4.3x3". More pitch trades grip for top speed, so no direction.4.5 inRaceDayQuads product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table
BladesThe third figure in "5x4.3x3". More blades grip harder and drain the battery faster.3RaceDayQuads product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table
Propeller mounting decides fitHow the propeller attaches: threaded 5 mm shaft with a nut, T-mount screws, or pressed onto a bare shaft it must match exactly. A prop made for one cannot be fitted to another.5 mm shaft (M5 nut)RaceDayQuads product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table
WeightBuild-critical rather than compat-critical: needed to answer registration and class questions.5.4 gRaceDayQuads product specificationschecked 2026-07-27Quote 2, below the table
  1. Oscar Liangchecked 2026-07-27DAL Cyclone 5045C: most durable, affordable option (5045 = 5.0" diameter, 4.5" pitch)
  2. RaceDayQuads product specificationschecked 2026-07-27DAL Cyclone T5045C Pro Tri-Blade 5" Prop 20 Pack; Diameter: 5"; Pitch: 4.5"; Blades: 3; Hub Thickness: 8mm; Shaft Hole: 5mm; Weight: 5.4g

Where to buy

This listing does not say which warehouse ships it. Most orders leave China, so expect import VAT and a carrier handling fee unless an EU warehouse is chosen at checkout.

No current price: our own estimate is 40 SEK. It is a rough street figure rather than a quote, and the retailer above confirms the real one.

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What this fits

Checked against every other product in the catalog by the same engine the planner runs, rule by rule. Where a specification is missing the answer is unknown, which is a different answer from compatible.

Complete drone

Does not work with (18)Works with (13)Not enough recorded specification (87)

Frame

Does not work with (14)Works with (5)Not enough recorded specification (1)

Motors

Does not work with (14)Works with (11)Not enough recorded specification (12)

The standards this part is judged by

What the properties above actually mean, which differences are absolute, and where the names used in shops mislead.