Abstract: An electronic speed control system and method is disclosed to control motors that power a load. The electronic speed control system is configured to monitor the motors, accept user commands for the motors, to process these inputs along with various motor parameters and/or models, and to generate motor commands to send to the motors. A field oriented control method continuously monitors voltages and currents from each motor phase; accesses the motor parameters; uses a model of the motor to calculate motor rotor flux, angle and speed based on the stator voltages and currents and the motor parameters; and generates motor commands for controlling the motor based on the user commands and the calculated values. The electronic speed control system can also control external accessories, and/or communicate with external applications which can include a motor identification system that can provide the motor parameters and model for the motor.