Aftermarket Props

[FlyAwayPTSD]

How do you guys feel about using aftermarket props?

I ordered a set on Amazon for pretty cheap to see how they are and comparatively they're identical except for the brightness on the white stripe. Thickness feels the same and I might actually trust these on the Mav.

 

[FlyAwayPTSD]

And I just saw other posts about it..... disregard lol. Search function works wonders

 

[Kestrel]

I would use only DJI props.

 

[msinger]

I ordered a set on Amazon for pretty cheap to see how they are and comparatively they're identical except for the brightness on the white stripe.

Try bending them. They are a lot more flexible than OEM Mavic props.

 

[FlyAwayPTSD]

Try bending them. They are a lot more flexible than OEM Mavic props.

I did notice that. They were sent back today. No point in risking issues with such an important part.

 

[SkyRider]

Good move. It's not worth the risk.

 

[Oyibo VFX]

I ordered three complete sets...

 

[HueJorgan]

Dangerous

Why risk for a few quid (or bucks) never understand this one non DJi part accessory

Just not worth the risk

 

[Starz]

As long as we are on the prop subject, does anyone know how the mp does at 10,000 to 13,000 feet. Planning a trip into Colorado in July and some of those peaks are way up!

 

[oshucomo]

I live in aspen Colorado and have flown my mavic a 12,000 ft with no problems.


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[Starz]

I live in aspen Colorado and have flown my mavic a 12,000 ft with no problems.


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Did you notice any level of lack of performance?
(Slower lift ability)

 

[oshucomo]

Did you notice any level of lack of performance?
(Slower lift ability)

Not at all, I can reach max speeds vertical and horizontal according to the manual.

 

[Starz]

Thanks

 

[Wombat55]

As I recall, the air pressure and the density of air drops off by about a factor of 2 for every 18,000 feet increase in altitude. So the density of air at an altitude of 12,000 feet should be about 63% that of air at sea level.

 

[Starz]

That is my concern. Some 8x5 or 8x6 props would be interesting to try.

 

[Advexure]

Please tell me why you want to use aftermarket props on your Mavic? Seems like an unnecessary risk to me.

 

[FlyAwayPTSD]

Please tell me why you want to use aftermarket props on your Mavic? Seems like an unnecessary risk to me.

Please tell me why you chose not to read the thread? Seems like you would see I stated it's not worth the risk if you did.

 

[oshucomo]

As I recall, the air pressure and the density of air drops off by about a factor of 2 for every 18,000 feet increase in altitude. So the density of air at an altitude of 12,000 feet should be about 63% that of air at sea level.

I do not know what speeds or what battery life you can reach at sea level, all I am saying is that at this altitude I have observed speed up to 43 mph and a flight time of up to 23 min.
What you say makes sense to me, but if that is the case you should see greater speeds or flight times at sea level. Right?

 

[tomsmavic8804]

Is the cost differential worth the cost of the mavic? I think Not!

 

[Wombat55]

I do not know what speeds or what battery life you can reach at sea level, all I am saying is that at this altitude I have observed speed up to 43 mph and a flight time of up to 23 min.
What you say makes sense to me, but if that is the case you should see greater speeds or flight times at sea level. Right?

Yes, I would expect greater speeds and flight times at sea level and slower speeds and smaller flight times at high altitudes where the propellers have to work much harder.