16x16mm Brushless Motor Mount For Drone - Air Boat

Take your DIY builds to the next level with this precision-engineered Brushless Motor Mount (16x16mm pattern), designed for both FPV drones and DIY airboats. Whether you're building a high-speed quadcopter or a custom watercraft, this mount delivers the strength, stability, and reliability you need.

Created by @Beastlab, this design focuses on durability under stress while keeping weight to a minimum, making it perfect for high-performance applications.

🚀 Why This Mount?

This isn’t just another motor mount—it’s built for real-world use:

• 💪 Reinforced structure to handle vibration and torque from brushless motors
• ⚖️ Lightweight design to maintain efficiency in flight or on water
• 🔩 Standard 16x16mm mounting holes for wide motor compatibility
• 🌊 Perfect for DIY airboats – stable and strong under thrust load
• 🚁 Ideal for FPV drones – great for freestyle or experimental builds

⚙️ Compatibility

• Supports motors with 16x16mm mounting pattern
• Works well with common FPV brushless motors (11xx–22xx size range)
• Suitable for:
  • FPV racing drones
  • Freestyle quadcopters
  • DIY airboats / fan boats
  • Custom RC projects

🛠️ Recommended Print Settings

For best performance, tune based on your use case:

• Material:
  • PLA+ → Easy prints & prototyping
  • PETG → Best all-round strength/flex
  • ABS / ASA → Ideal for outdoor & heat resistance
• Layer Height: 0.16–0.2mm
• Infill: 40–70% (Gyroid or Cubic)
• Walls: 3–5 perimeters
• Supports: Not required (orientation dependent)
• Orientation: Flat on the base for maximum strength

💡 Pro Tips

• Use thread locker to prevent screws loosening from vibration
• Increase wall count for airboat builds (higher continuous load)
• Print in ASA or PETG if exposed to sun, water, or heat
• Double-check screw length and clearance before mounting

📸 Show Off Your Build

Printed it? Send it! Tag @Beastlab and share your drone or airboat build—always keen to see creative setups and remixes.