# 5-Inch Drone Arm

226 mm wheelbase, 16×16 M3 motor pattern. An arm for 5-inch propellers in 3D woven carbon: the strength of a 2D carbon arm from a thinner, lighter part.

- Web page: https://3dwovens.com/en/products/owc-arm-5in
- Last updated: 2026-09-25

## Options and prices

| Option | SKU | Size | Price (USD) | Price (TL) | Price (EUR) | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set of 4 | OWC-ARM5 | 4 × 129 × 32 × 6.5 mm | $103 (export price, no VAT) | 6,000 TL incl. VAT (5,000 TL + VAT) | €90 (export price, no VAT) | Cut to order; Ships in 3–7 working days |

TL prices show the amount including 20% VAT first, then the amount excluding VAT. USD and EUR prices are converted from the TL price at the TCMB forex selling rate (September 25, 2026) and charged without Turkish VAT; the shipping cost and carrier outside Türkiye are set per order at the rate of a contracted freight agency and e-mailed to you; the payment link is sent after you accept this amount by replying to the e-mail.

Our products are made with OWC. [What is OWC?](https://3dwovens.com/en/owc.md)

## Highlights

- Vibration and impact energy are damped in the 3D woven structure: less vibration reaches the flight controller, PID tuning is cleaner and flight is steadier.
- With no separation between layers, the arm does not split into layers on impact, and wear on vibrating, repeated flights is lower than in 2D carbon arms.
- Motor pattern 16×16 M3; fixed to the body with the 30.5 × 30.5 stack bolts and two body bolts.

## Compatibility

Values are per arm. The body hole layout is in the table; check it against your own frame.

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Propeller class | 5 in |
| Wheelbase | 226 mm (motor to motor, diagonal) |
| Arm length | 73 mm (outer body bolt to motor centre) |
| Motor pattern | 16×16 M3 |
| Shaft clearance hole | Ø8 mm |
| Flight-controller stack | 30.5 × 30.5 mm, M3; hole 21.57 mm from centre |
| Body bolts | 30 · 40 mm from centre, M3 |
| Arm size | 129 × 32 mm |
| Thickness | 6.5 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 21.3 g per arm |
| Material | 3D woven carbon, epoxy |
| Grade | Tg140 (VARTM) |
| Manufacturing | CNC cut |

## Mechanical values

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 813–993 MPa |
| Flexural modulus | 94–107 GPa |
| Glass transition temperature (Tg) | 140 °C |

Ranges are test results on 3D woven RTM specimens. Verify them under your own load conditions before using them as design values.

## Applications

The 5-inch arm is made for FPV drones that crash often in freestyle and practice flying.

- FPV freestyle
- Race practice
- FPV training drones

**Related articles:** [What is delamination?](https://3dwovens.com/en/knowledge/what-is-delamination.md) · [What is 3D weaving?](https://3dwovens.com/en/knowledge/what-is-3d-weaving.md)

## Machining guide

1. Motor screw length = 6.5 mm arm thickness + the motor’s thread depth (typically M3 × 10); the screw tip must not touch the windings.
2. If you add holes, use a sharp carbide bit and a backing board on the exit side.
3. Use the pair of holes where the arm leaves the body, and the arm’s slots, for cable ties.

Full guide: [Carbon plate CNC cutting guide](https://3dwovens.com/en/knowledge/carbon-plate-cnc-cutting-guide.md)

## Exploded assembly

![Exploded assembly of the 5-inch arm set: body plates, four arms, bolts and motors](https://3dwovens.com/images/products/arms/owc-arm-5in-exploded.webp)

### Assembly order

1. Lay down the bottom body plate.
2. Seat the four arms on it with their roots meeting at the centre.
3. Pass the stack and body bolts through the arm roots.
4. Fit the top body plate and tighten the bolts.
5. Mount the motors on the pattern at the arm tips.

Body plates, bolts and motors are not included; they appear in the image to show the assembly. A matching body plate is not part of the catalogue.

## Design notes

- **Strong direction:** The arm is cut along the plate’s strong direction: the X axis, where most of the fibre runs, follows the length of the arm. The red X arrow in the technical view marks it.
- **Centre lock:** The roots of the four arms meet at the frame centre and form a solid square; clamped between the body plates, an arm cannot rotate.
- **Weight:** Compared with thin hobby arms, the arm is heavier: the aim is not low weight but an arm that does not break and carries load; for race builds where weight comes first, thinner arms are the better choice. Compared with a 2D carbon arm of the same strength, it is thinner and lighter.

**Need a different size or hole layout?** Your own arm or frame drawing is cut from the same plate; the price appears once the DXF is uploaded. [Get a part price](https://3dwovens.com/en/cnc-cutting.md)

## In the box

- 4 × arm, 129 × 32 × 6.5 mm
- Protective packaging

## Frequently asked questions

### Will the arm fit my frame?

The arm root sits at the frame centre; the hole at 21.57 mm matches a 30.5 × 30.5 flight-controller stack and the two outer holes take the body bolts. The dimensions are in the Compatibility table; check them against your own frame before ordering. If you need a different hole layout, your drawing can be cut through the CNC cutting service.

### Can I buy a single arm?

Arms are sold only as a set of 4; all four are cut from the same plate with the same fibre direction.

### How does the arm affect PID tuning?

The 3D woven structure damps motor and propeller vibration, so less vibration noise reaches the flight controller’s gyro. Filter and PID tuning is therefore cleaner and flight is steadier. Tuning values depend on the motors, propellers and frame, and should be checked on every build.

[All questions](https://3dwovens.com/en/faq.md)

## Related products

- [7-Inch Drone Arm](https://3dwovens.com/en/products/owc-arm-7in.md): An arm for 7-inch propellers in 3D woven carbon: the strength of a 2D carbon arm from a thinner, lighter part.
- [9-Inch Drone Arm](https://3dwovens.com/en/products/owc-arm-9in.md): An arm for 9-inch propellers in 3D woven carbon: the strength of a 2D carbon arm from a thinner, lighter part.
- [Sample Kit](https://3dwovens.com/en/products/sample-kit.md): Test the material in your hands first; the kit price is credited to your first order.