A method of redistributing motor power of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes determining, with aid of one or more processors, an operating state of a motor of the UAV. The motor is configured to drive a corresponding rotor to generate lift for the UAV. The method further includes determining, with aid of the one or more processors, how to redistribute power from the motor between a plurality of components when the motor has an operating state that is a decelerating state, and redistributing the power in accordance with the determination of how to redistribute the power.