Mavic Mini best propeller holder

[AstroNaught]

Just keep your MM in the box it came in. KISS!

It's the BOX that IS the PROBLEM. It will eventually flatten the back props. This is reportedly what caused the fly away, erratic flight and motor error issues. Nothing is that simple!

 

[tjpearson]

I made 2 cutting a Velcro wire strap down the centre, works a treat, was going to order something purposely made but my wife threatened divorce for some reason, she thinks I love my Mini more than her, she’s wrong of course I love them both the same.

 

[Thanev]

I made 2 cutting a Velcro wire strap down the centre, works a treat, was going to order something purposely made but my wife threatened divorce for some reason, she thinks I love my Mini more than her, she’s wrong of course I love them both the same. View attachment 105486

EXACTLY what I do!

 

[Ronny St.]

I have 1 and 3!
3. Very tight not good.
1. Deforming blades Minimum
I use this now:

Seems more sturdy that straps. Where did you get those and why are there two parts? Does it close as a box?

 

[Steve715]

I sliced up the bag the props came in and have a large supply of free prop holders. Never had a problem in the case since.

 

[vindibona1]

I have yet to receive my Mini (and my first post on this forum)... Do you NEED a propeller holder? Can you damage props or rotors if you don't use them when transporting? I'd not seen those for other drones.

 

[maelstrom]

First post here but useful, I hope. I cut some strips from a resistance/exercise band (Theraband, etc - cheap to buy on Amazon), made some slots to half the width and use that to hold the blades. It's very soft, thin and stretchy and doesn't add any significant bulk to the blades so still fits comfortably in the Fly More case.

 

[ff22]

I have yet to receive my Mini (and my first post on this forum)... Do you NEED a propeller holder? Can you damage props or rotors if you don't use them when transporting? I'd not seen those for other drones.

Welcome to the forum.

The big issue with the Mini props is that they are a very thin flexible material and can be deformed by pressure. If you get the DJI FlyMore kit, the case has a built-in depression to accommodate the props but they swing very freely and so can be misaligned as placed into that case and pressure can deform them. The drone will not fly properly if deformed props.

I guess the same can occur depending on how you transport and store the drone.

Therefore, both commercial prop guards and various home-grown solutions to keep them aligned when stored.

 

[vindibona1]

Welcome to the forum.

The big issue with the Mini props is that they are a very thin flexible material and can be deformed by pressure. If you get the DJI FlyMore kit, the case has a built-in depression to accommodate the props but they swing very freely and so can be misaligned as placed into that case and pressure can deform them. The drone will not fly properly if deformed props.

I guess the same can occur depending on how you transport and store the drone.

Therefore, both commercial prop guards and various home-grown solutions to keep them aligned when stored.

Thank you. I'd not been aware of any of those things before.

 

[raulmavic]

Hi all,

I'll put my two cents into DIY Propeller Holders ecosystem: Ribbon & velcro

No motor speed warnings up to now

I hope it helps

R.

 

[Ronny St.]

Hi all,

I'll put my two cents into DIY Propeller Holders ecosystem: Ribbon & velcro

No motor speed warnings up to now

I hope it helps

R.

Great video and a nice and cheap solution. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Captain Winkie]

Just received option 2 in OP's list and I am genuinely scared of how much it will bend the top prop blades. The bottom blades are nice and loose but secure in the holder's cutout however you have to stretch the top strap over the craft to clip on the button and that extra stretch applied a bit too much pressure for my liking on the top blades so i let the top blades loose and just sit there.

Thinking of buying a silicon cover for the top blades like option 3. Would be nice to get this in red.

 

[pescobar61]

I have number 2 and it is just right not too tight and flexible.Also it fits very well in my soft case.

+1

 

[big9erfan]

I have both the silicon ones as well as some 3D Printed ones...I like the 3D Printed ones WAY more. Fits in the fly more case very easily: Mavic Mini Wing Holder Clips by Hoolyhoo

 

[KiloMeater]

I have placed a piece of foam in the case, where the gimball protective case touches, this raises the bird a bit and in combination with the red wrapper as seen in the picture the props underneath never touch anything. I leave the controller sticks attached and close the case, to make sure the upper props are not pressured either.
I have about 150km in the last 3-4 months with no error ever and no prop replacement.

 

[shaneb50]

I have placed a piece of foam in the case, where the gimball protective case touches, this raises the bird a bit and in combination with the red wrapper as seen in the picture the props underneath never touch anything. I leave the controller sticks attached and close the case, to make sure the upper props are not pressured either.
I have about 150km in the last 3-4 months with no error ever and no prop replacement.

Great idea.the foam should help out [emoji846][emoji106]

 

[Japyoo]

I've seen alot of complaints that the mini doesnt fit in the fly more combo anymore if you use these things, just something to be aware off I guess.

 

[KiloMeater]

I've seen alot of complaints that the mini doesnt fit in the fly more combo anymore if you use these things, just something to be aware off I guess.

Well it fits well in mine, and it’s the original box from the combo package.

 

[Ronny St.]

If you know someone with a 3d printer these work very well and easily fit in the Fly More case.

Mavic Mini Wing Holder Clips

Found a friend with a 3D printer and he made it in about 20 mins. Works great! Thanks for the tip

 

[shaneb50]

I use the number 3 silicone protectors.so far I have no problems with using them.
However they tend to come off when taking the drone out of the case