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Hitec HS-81
Mini

Hitec HS-81

Compatible Hardware

*Spec is estimated from brand data.

Technical Specifications

Last Updated: 2026-09-13
Identity
Brand Hitec
Product Number 31081S
Category Hobby
Performance
Torque
6.0V 42.00 oz-in
4.8V 36.00 oz-in Average
Speed
6.0V 0.09 sec/60°
4.8V 0.11 sec/60° Above Average
Running Current
6.0V 0.280 A
4.8V 0.220 A Average
Stall Current ≤1.5 ABelow Average
Physical
Weight 0.59 ozAbove Average
Dimensions L 1.17 in
W 0.47 in
H 1.16 in
Case Material Plastic
Drivetrain
Motor Type 3-pole
Gears Nylon
Gear Spline/Teeth 15 T estimate
Rotation Mode Positional
Rotation/Support Bushing
Control & Signal
Modulation Analog
Direction Clockwise
Rotational Range 80°
Mechanical Limit 165°
Pulse Cycle 20 ms
Pulse Width 900-2100 µs
Neutral Position 1500 µs
Dead Band 8 µs
Refresh Rate 50 Hz
Angle Sensor Potentiometer
Control System PWM
Programmable No
Signal Voltage 3-5V
Electrical & Environment
Operating Voltage 4.8–6 V
Power Source Direct
Regulator Type Direct
Temperature -20–60 °C
Water Rating Not Rated
Idle Current 0.009 A
Connectivity
Connector JR (Universal)
Wire Length 160 mm
Origin
Country of Origin Philippines

Disclaimer: Most data is sourced from the manufacturer. Some data is sourced from our loyal community and with the help of AI. We aim for accuracy but are not responsible for inaccurate information.

Class Comparison

TorqueAverage
Stronger than 51% of 80 Analog Mini servos at 4.8V
SpeedAbove Average
Faster than 84% of 81 Analog Mini servos at 4.8V
WeightAbove Average
Lighter than 71% of 165 Analog Mini servos
Running CurrentAverage
Lower draw than 41% of 42 Mini servos at 4.8V
Stall CurrentBelow Average
Lower draw than 27% of 23 Analog Mini servos

Performance Analysis

Shaft Power 0.61–0.86 W
Power Density1.353 W/in³
More power-dense than 86% of 163 Analog Mini servos
Torque Density2.1687 oz-in/g
Stronger than 70% of 80 Analog Mini servos
Torque-to-Volume Ratio56.44 oz-in/in³
Denser torque than 63% of 80 Analog Mini servos
Speed-to-Weight0.54765 (1/sec·g)
Faster than 79% of 81 Analog Mini servos
Speed-Torque Trade-off3.96
Better balanced than 28% of 80 Analog Mini servos
Current-per-Torque Ratio0.0417 A/oz-in
More efficient than 16% of 83 Hitec servos
Idle-to-Running Current Ratio0.041
Lower idle draw than 47% of 54 Hitec servos
No-Load vs Stall Current Spread6.82
Narrower current spread than 48% of 49 Hitec servos
Torque Gain per Volt13.89%/V
More voltage-responsive (torque) than 44% of 55 Analog Mini servos
Speed Gain per Volt18.52%/V
More voltage-responsive (speed) than 75% of 56 Analog Mini servos
Voltage Range Width1.2 V
Wider voltage range than 76% of 88 Analog Mini servos
Dead-Band-to-Pulse-Width Ratio0.0067
Finer dead band than 4% of 118 Hitec servos

Notes

This servo comes in a metal gear version that has been discontinued, HS-81MG.

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Reviews (4)

  • wally

    June 17, 2016

    Application(s): 1500mm warbird

    Comments: These are cheap so i guess you get what you pay for. The gears strip easily. Had a crash and both ailerin servos striped.

  • Trick Wings, Zagi

    February 4, 2014

    Application(s): The HS-80 and later the HS-81 has been used for elevon servos in the Zagi THL and all of the electric flying wings for 15 years.

    Comments: The way we rate servos is by service, availability and price. The HS-81 rates high for our mixed elevon application. Very few returns or user issues. It's a reliable servo.

  • Gary Parker

    January 13, 2012

    Application(s): Mid-size power planes and gliders

    Comments: I have been disappointed by these servos. Sure, they are cheap, but they develop slop, and they strip easily. Hitec HS-85MGs are the same size but are far stronger and better. But then again, 85s cost around twice as much.

  • RocketGuy

    November 7, 2009

    Application(s): Elevon control, CombatWings MiniXE (100mph 34"flying wing)

    Comments: A solid well modulated servo. Quick, precise, and crash resistant. Very impressive for a micro servo. I frequently had roll rates exceeding 600deg/sec and yet was able to instinctively enter level flight at will.

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