In order to determine the most optimal motor configuration, two configurations were tested. The first configuration that was tested was the push configuration where the motors face the opposite direction of the movement of the AEV. In the second configuration, the pull configuration, the direction of the motors and the direction of movement were the same.
As depicted in the power vs. time graphs of both configurations explained above, both configurations have very similar data. However, the peak of power in the push configuration is higher than the pull configuration. After the peaks, both configurations have show data that is too similar to determine which configuration has the most efficient use of power. Based on the maximum amount of power used, the pull configuration can be determined to have the most efficient use of power.