I need to profile a motor for a drone. Profiling with or without propeller?

[Orso]

Hello,

I need to profile a motor to be used in a drone. I can profile it sussefully without and also with propeller on, but wich is the correct way to profile it? And why?

Thanks

[TDK]

The relevant environment for performance is with a propeller attached because that is the intended/target configuration. Knowing how it performs without one is of dubious value.

[Javier1]

what software are you using for profiling? and what size is your motor?

[Orso]

I'm using ST motor profiler. The motor is a Protronik 2810, 1000KV, 25Apk, with a 3 cell battery (11.1V) and a 10x5 inches propeller (graupner e-prop).