Reference

Glossary

Plain-English definitions of the technical terms that show up in propeller spec sheets, drone build threads, and manufacturing quotes. 3 entries.

W3 entries

What propeller camber is?
Propeller camber is the curvature or asymmetry of a propeller blade's cross-section. Similar to an airplane wing, the blade features a curved front (face/camber) and a flatter back, which creates unequal airflow and pres…
What propeller chord is?
A propeller chord is the imaginary straight line drawn directly from the leading edge to the trailing edge of a propeller blade. It defines the physical width of the blade at any given point along its span and acts as th…
What propeller pitch?
Propeller pitch is the angle of the blades relative to their plane of rotation, dictating how far the propeller advances in one full revolution. Similar to gears in a car, a "low" or fine pitch provides high acceleration…