Brand new mavic owner... already crashed it.

[stuffonastick]

so were you flying in the dark with trees around?

Singular tree. That happened to be right next to my front door. Yes, it was dumb. Yes, I learned a lesson from it.


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[jopolski]

Sooo the title says it all. I was testing out how low-light and long exposures work for the mavic, and on the very last few steps on my front walk, it caught the branch of a tree, and whacked into the tree. There's a nice chip in the plastic now, and I definitely ruined a propeller. I've ordered a skin to help cover the blemish up, but I was curious if you guys had any suggestions to make the surface appear smooth again?

Happy to be a new owner, and thanks for your input!

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Just put some wrap on it and it will look like new. [emoji6]



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[stuffonastick]

Just put some wrap on it and it will look like new. [emoji6]



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That's... exactly what I'm doing


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[m0j0]

Not a bad option really..


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[Bill Debevc]

Put a band-aid on it and kiss it better. Seriously don't put anything in the hole, it will just cause issues returning it for warranty. Wrap should be fine.


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[SoapyGolem]

Honestly I may just throw the skin on it and leave it be. Gives it character


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I seen a tear down video that piece can come off. the only thing is trying to find that piece, I'm sorry man always fly above trees, if not tripod mode and go slow.

 

[stuffonastick]

I seen a tear down video that piece can come off. the only thing is trying to find that piece, I'm sorry man always fly above trees, if not tripod mode and go slow.

All good dude. Mistakes were made and lessons came away from it. On a side note, got my personal article policy set up with State Farm ($60 per YEAR for this thing!!!! Killer deal.) so I'm feeling comfortable knowing the damage won't be permanent. I'm hoping to take it out again tomorrow or Wednesday, just depending on weather and my workload.


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[stuffonastick]

Edit: fixed!

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[Former Member]

I think it gives it character. Worst case you can put an identical mark on the other side of the body to make it look OEM

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[dewster]

Definitely use something to plug the hole (like a fix it compound clay). There may be a clay similar in color as the Mavic. The skin option is a great idea too.


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[Theheightman]

New top cover $29.99 ebay
DJI Mavic Pro Original Upper Shell Canopy Hood Cover Frame Parts For Mavic Pro | eBay

 

[Former Member]

New top cover $29.99 ebay
DJI Mavic Pro Original Upper Shell Canopy Hood Cover Frame Parts For Mavic Pro | eBay

Good deal if he can wait a month for delivery. I ordered from them before and it took 31 days to deliver.
Also, that part is not DJI OEM, nor are any of the items they sell. They are knockoffs and stand the chance of not fitting when you get them.

 

[CplMulder]

I would say Pollymorph and a carbon wrap...

thermoworx | mouldable thermoplasics

DJI Mavic Pro Skins, Wraps & Decals // iStyles

 

[rydfree]

I would put some type of aircraft/Bomber themed skin on it . Take a few more chunks out of it ,make some bullet holes with a pointed soldering iron and call it battle damage .

 

[CplMulder]

I would put some type of aircraft/Bomber themed skin on it . Take a few more chunks out of it ,make some bullet holes with a pointed soldering iron and call it battle damage .

Yep I agree... I wonder why they don't do a camouflage version of the wrap!

*** EDIT - Oh I have just seen they do! Different company than what I saw earlier!

 

[KCVD]

Just buy lots of extra props. They are cheap and optimize performance. I replace props that have the slightest anomaly.


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[m0j0]

Is that plastaid? That stuff is amazing


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[stuffonastick]

Just buy lots of extra props. They are cheap and optimize performance. I replace props that have the slightest anomaly.


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Already did that! Spent way too much at B&H.


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[stuffonastick]

Is that plastaid? That stuff is amazing


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Yeah it came out great!


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[m0j0]

Fantastic.. it smells horrible though.


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