Hobbywing Skywalker-40A
The Hobbywing SkyWalker Series is a budget-friendly solution for hobbyists who don’t want to compromise on quality. Designed primarily for airplanes, these ESCs are known for their reliability and safety, trademarks of the HOBBYWING brand, ensuring a pleasurable flying experience.
The Hobbywing SkyWalker 40A ESC is particularly notable as an outstanding entry-level choice. It’s affordable, yet it’s not just a low-cost OEM substitute. Produced in the Hobbywing factory, this ESC meets the brand’s stringent quality standards, offering users reliability and steady performance.
Equipped with a Linear mode BEC, the SkyWalker 40A ESC diverges from the pricier Switching mode BEC found in higher-end models. This decision helps keep costs down while retaining key features. It might operate a bit warmer than other models, but it still provides the required 40A power output for effective motor operation.
In summary, the Hobbywing SkyWalker 40A ESC is a cost-effective and dependable option for hobbyists aiming to improve their aircraft’s performance or begin their flying adventures. It’s a straightforward and efficient choice for both novices and experienced flyers, enhancing the flying experience without a hefty investment.
Features:
- Safety Function: If the throttle stick is not at the bottom while connecting the battery, the motor will not start
- Throttle Range Setting
- Programmable using Hobbywing Program Card or by using Throttle Stick
- Setup – Braking
- Setup – Low Voltage Cutoff Soft / Hard
- Setup – Start mode Normal / Slow / Slow
- Setup – Timing Low / Mid / High
- High Voltage Protection
- Overheat Protection
- No Signal Shut Off Protection
Specifications:
| BEC | Linear Mode, 5V@3A, Yes (5V/2A) |
|---|---|
| Burst Current (A) | 55A (10 Sec.) |
| Battery Type | Li-PO / NiMH |
| Net weight (gm) | 40 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.051 kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 14 × 10 × 1 cm |
Package Includes :
1 x Hobbywing Skywalker-40A
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| Brand | Hobbywing |
|---|---|
| Current Rating | 40A |
| SKU | AI5424 |
| Weight | 0.07 kg |
| Availability | In Stock |
Applications & Use Cases
The Hobbywing Skywalker-40A is a versatile (esc) drone speed controller used across a wide range of applications including brushless motor speed control, FPV drone builds, multirotor platforms, and RC aircraft.
Common use cases:
- Controlling motor speed in a quadcopter
- Replacing a burnt ESC after a short
- Upgrading to BLHeli_32 for smoother throttle response
This product is ideal for drone builders and RC enthusiasts.
Technical Tip: Choose ESC amperage 20% above your motor's max draw. DShot600 protocol recommended for modern builds.
Shipping & Delivery
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999 across India
- Dispatched within 1-3 business days
- Expected delivery: 3-7 business days depending on location
- Secure packaging to ensure safe transit of electronic components
- Genuine Hobbywing product sourced from authorized channels
Rishabh Kulkarni (verified owner) –
Good product overall. My drone is flying well with this Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Satisfied with the purchase.
Vivek Choudhury (verified owner) –
This Hobbywing Skywalker-40A is value for money. Comparing with other brands, Zbotic offers the best deal.
Sandhya Gupta –
Good quality Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Minor scratches on arrival but functionally perfect.
Ayush Bose (verified owner) –
Perfect for my agriculture drone project. This Hobbywing Skywalker-40A handles the weight effortlessly.
Atharv Yadav (verified owner) –
Average Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Works fine but expected slightly better quality at this price.
Rajesh Negi –
Okay Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Gets the job done for my basic drone project. Nothing exceptional.
Eshan Luthra (verified owner) –
Decent Hobbywing Skywalker-40A for the price. Using it in my quadcopter, performs well overall.
Rohan Patel –
Great quality Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Perfect specs for my drone project. Fast delivery too!
Rajesh Dubey (verified owner) –
Solid Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Not the absolute best but excellent value for the price point.
Mukesh Arora (verified owner) –
Very impressed with this Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. My drone’s performance improved noticeably.
Priya Garg (verified owner) –
Been using this Hobbywing Skywalker-40A for 3 months now, zero issues. Great product.
Sanjay Iyer –
This Hobbywing Skywalker-40A is exactly what I needed for my drone. Works perfectly, very reliable.
Uday Krishnan –
Using this Hobbywing Skywalker-40A in my FPV drone build. Quality is top notch. Very happy with the purchase.
Neeraj Garg (verified owner) –
Top quality Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. I’m a regular customer of Zbotic and they never disappoint.
Vidya Deshpande (verified owner) –
Outstanding Hobbywing Skywalker-40A! Installed it on my racing quad and the performance is amazing.
Karan Khurana (verified owner) –
My 5th order from Zbotic. This Hobbywing Skywalker-40A is excellent as always. Totally reliable store.
Anushka Bhat (verified owner) –
Outstanding Hobbywing Skywalker-40A! Installed it on my racing quad and the performance is amazing.
Rashmi Saxena (verified owner) –
Excellent Hobbywing Skywalker-40A! Perfect for my quadcopter build. Arrived well packed and works flawlessly.
Bhavna Bhandari (verified owner) –
Pretty good Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Works as expected for my drone project. Would buy again.
Vipin Negi (verified owner) –
Great Hobbywing Skywalker-40A for beginners and professionals alike. Highly recommended for drone enthusiasts.
Raj Garg (verified owner) –
Great quality Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Perfect specs for my drone project. Fast delivery too!
Manish Mittal (verified owner) –
Good product overall. My drone is flying well with this Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Satisfied with the purchase.
Akash Mehta (verified owner) –
Very impressed with this Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. My drone’s performance improved noticeably.
Ajay Luthra (verified owner) –
Pretty good Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Works as expected for my drone project. Would buy again.
Deepak Chauhan (verified owner) –
Decent Hobbywing Skywalker-40A for the price. Using it in my quadcopter, performs well overall.
Prashant Garg (verified owner) –
Perfect for my agriculture drone project. This Hobbywing Skywalker-40A handles the weight effortlessly.
Vaishali Dhillon –
Good product overall. My drone is flying well with this Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Satisfied with the purchase.
Jayesh Joshi (verified owner) –
Excellent product for the price. My drone flies smoothly with this Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Highly recommended!
Jatin Modi (verified owner) –
Pretty good Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Works as expected for my drone project. Would buy again.
Kapil Thakur (verified owner) –
Great Hobbywing Skywalker-40A for beginners and professionals alike. Highly recommended for drone enthusiasts.
Harsh Kamath (verified owner) –
My 5th order from Zbotic. This Hobbywing Skywalker-40A is excellent as always. Totally reliable store.
Yash Sethi (verified owner) –
Average Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Works fine but expected slightly better quality at this price.
Mukesh Solanki (verified owner) –
Using this Hobbywing Skywalker-40A in my FPV drone build. Quality is top notch. Very happy with the purchase.
Anirudh Jain (verified owner) –
Average Hobbywing Skywalker-40A. Works fine but expected slightly better quality at this price.