Technical Specifications — Salty Talon Equipment

Salty Talon Equipment – Technical Specifications and Engineering Data

This page includes the full technical specifications for all Salty Talon Equipment (STE) lure machine systems.
It is intended as a detailed engineering reference for performance comparisons, power ratings, battery data, spool behavior, bird species compatibility, and system design.

1. Power and Performance Specifications (Pro Unit – .30 Cal)

Motor: 6354 high-torque brushless outrunner
KV Rating: 270 KV
System Voltage: 6S Li-ion (22.2 V nominal, 25.2 V max)

Continuous Output Power

~900–1000 W continuous
(battery + ESC + thermal limits)

Peak Output Power

Up to ~1.2 kW peak for 5–10 seconds
(BMS-limited to ~50 A)

Continuous Amp Capability

~40–45 A sustainable system draw

Peak Amp Capability

50 A (BMS limit)
ESC rated for 80 A with additional headroom

Line Speed

  • No-load theoretical: ~138 ft/s (~94 mph)

  • Real-world loaded: ~50–60 ft/s depending on spool and lure weight

Torque / Pull Strength

Field-tested pull strength: 7.5 lb flat-plate drag across grass
(Real-world torque rating exceeds typical falconry load requirements)

Available Spool Diameters

  • 56 mm ID/ 140 mm OD (torque-focused)

  • 125 mm ID/ 140 mm OD (standard high-speed spool)

Line Capacity

Varies by line type and spool size; typically 150–200+ ft on 125 mm spool.

Duty Cycle

Electronics and motor run far below rated limits.
Normal falconry flights require no cooldown between runs.

2. Battery System Specifications (Pro Unit)

Battery Chemistry: 6S2P Samsung 40T Li-ion
Capacity: 8 Ah
Nominal Voltage: 22.2 V
Full Charge Voltage: 25.2 V
Nominal Energy: ~178 Wh

Continuous Discharge

50 A (2× 25 A cells in parallel)

Peak Discharge

50 A BMS-limited
Cell-level burst capability up to 70–80 A (not used in this system)

BMS Rating

50 A continuous / 50 A peak

Runtime Estimates

  • Kestrel / Small Falcons: 30–60+ flights per charge

  • Prairie / Peregrine / Goshawk: 15–30 flights per charge

  • Red-tail: 10–20 depending on load and flight duration

3. Enclosure and Build Quality

Enclosure: Steel .30 cal ammo can
Material Thickness: ~0.8–1.0 mm steel
Sealing: Full lid-seal gasket, no ventilation holes
Ingress Resistance: Dust + light rain + snow
(Not submersible)

Internal Construction

  • Rigid component mounting

  • Vibration-isolated wiring

  • Strain-relieved connectors

  • Dedicated positive and negative splitters

  • Low-current circuits separated from high-current path

  • ESC, relay, and battery mounted securely with minimal movement

Weight

~9 lb fully assembled

4. Electronics and Control System

ESC

80 A brushless ESC
Reverse capable
Thermal + over-amp protection
Selectable throttle curve
Smooth acceleration profile

Receiver

2.4 GHz RC receiver
Proportional throttle control
Failsafe programmed to throttle-cut on signal loss

Remote

Standard 2.4 GHz transmitter
Low latency
Long-range (hundreds of meters; far beyond falconry needs)

5. DIY Unit – Technical Specifications

Intended For:
Kestrels, merlins, small falcons, beginner setups, budget systems.

Power Output

  • Continuous: ~100–150 W

  • Peak: Up to 30 A (fuse/controller limited)

Voltage

6S Li-ion (24 V class)

Motor Controller

30 A
over-current protection

Spool Options

56 mm ID/ 140 mm OD standard
(High torque, moderate speed)

Line Speed

~40–60 ft/s loaded

Enclosure

Pre-drilled .50 cal ammo can
DIY assembly required (or optional DIY+ partial assembly)

Weight

10 - 12 lb depending on battery used

6. Model Lineup Summary

DIY Kit

$___
~100–150 W
Prairie, peregrine, goshawk, red-tail, kestrel, merlin, harris hawk, coopers hawk
User assembles components
Best for budget setups

DIY+

$___
Pre-assembled
Prairie, peregrine, goshawk, red-tail, kestrel, merlin, harris hawk, coopers hawk
Built as an entry level unit

Pro

$___
~1 kW continuous / 1.2 kW peak
Prairie, peregrine, goshawk, red-tail
Standard spool sizes
Reverse capability
Full steel enclosure

Pro+ Continuous Loop (Upcoming)

Continuous-loop field configuration
Larger spool size for continuous-loop
additional larger pulleys for continuous-loop
Professional setups

7. Bird Species Compatibility Chart

  • DIY Unit: Kestrel, merlin, small falcons, Prairie, peregrine, goshawk, red-tail, Harris Hawk, large hawks

  • Pro Unit: Kestrel, merlin, small falcons, Prairie, peregrine, goshawk, red-tail, Harris Hawk, large hawks

8. Unique Selling Points (USPs)

  • Fully enclosed drive system (no moisture ingress)

  • Zero ventilation holes – electronics protected from dust, rain, and debris

  • Components operate at a fraction of their rated load (cooler, longer lifespan)

  • Genuine Samsung 40T cells

  • Overbuilt wiring harness (American-made)

  • Ammo-can structural durability

  • High power-to-weight ratio

  • Field-repairable wiring

  • Smooth throttle curve prevents whip and shock loading

9. Safety Features

  • Smooth-start throttle prevents sudden lurch

  • ESC over-temp and over-current protection

  • BMS over-current and short-circuit protection

  • Lure machine remains operable in light rain and dust

10. Brand Positioning

Salty Talon Equipment is positioned as:

  • The most powerful enclosed lure machine per pound

  • The most durable, field-ready metal-can lure machine

  • American-assembled with premium components

  • Zero-maintenance sealed design

  • Built for serious falconers who demand reliability