8331 quiet props scratched my quadcopter

[Rocker4jmav]

Has anyone also experienced your quiet props scratching up your quad copter? Mine are not from Dji and it was a windy day but still...

 

[Former Member]

Mine are not from Dji

What brand are they?

Sport mode? Emergency braking? That might cause it. MPP blades are softer than OEM Pro blades.

 

[BD0G]

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[Rocker4jmav]

Yes sports mode(cuz of high winds) yes some emergency braking i guess i need to use them on less windy days?

 

[Former Member]

Yes sports mode(cuz of high winds) yes some emergency braking i guess i need to use them on less windy days?

Smart move if they are scratching your body.

 

[Kilrah]

I would say you should not use them at all, but that's your choice...

 

[BD0G]

Well now that the bird is scratched you could continue to use them as now the damage is done. Or conceal with a "skin" and then stop using them.

 

[ac0j]

Well now that the bird is scratched you could continue to use them as now the damage is done. Or conceal with a "skin" and then stop using them.

Aside from the fact that sound of the props banging against the body probably defeats the whole "quiet" thing!

 

[BD0G]

I bet the pilot did not even notice the occasional contact with the drone body as this would only happen when the props flexed under Sport Mode coupled with hard braking.

 

[RayOZ]

Cheap non-DJI props... Scratching the body would be the least of my worry.

 

[Mr. Salty]

Yes sports mode(cuz of high winds) yes some emergency braking i guess i need to use them on less windy days?

Those are non-DJI knockoffs. You get what you pay for.

 

[BossBob]

So the thread title needs to be changed to “Cheap knockoff none DJI props scratched my drone”??

 

[freefaller500]

Well now that the bird is scratched you could continue to use them as now the damage is done. Or conceal with a "skin" and then stop using them.

Just use them have fun these things don't last forever.

 

[charliesRig]

Smart money if they are scratching your body.

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fixed it for ya.....cR

 

[Rocker4jmav]

Thank you for all your responses guy. Dji props or not, under high winds and sport mode same results would occur, the scratches are very insignificant so all is good, also the ambient noise of outside (and windy day) would not allow me to hear and extra scratching sound. My only reason to want to use the 8331 quiet props was MOSTLY for effieciency. With original props 567 avg. Rpm and with Quiet props the avg. Rpm was 485. I am now aware of the pros and cons, thanks everyone for chiming in, Happy flying my Mavic brothers! Well and sisters lol!

Rock M.

 

[Mr. Salty]

Dji props or not, under high winds and sport mode same results would occur.

I flew my Mavic Pro for almost a year with low-noise props, including in windy conditions and sport mode and had no scratches at all.

 

[Lapeer20m]

Proper DJI Oem propellers are so inexpensive I do not understand utilizing off brand props.

DJI props are only $15/pair including shipping.

 

[RayOZ]

Proper DJI Oem propellers are so inexpensive I do not understand utilizing off brand props.

DJI props are only $15/pair including shipping.

I guess saving $2 and scratching their $1000 drone is acceptable for some people.

 

[Kilrah]

Dji props or not, under high winds and sport mode same results would occur

Nope, not the case.

 

[mrreddog]

I bought a set on Ebay, they flex way to much, just didnt seem right, so I never use them. I probably would of had the same issue. I just stayed with original DJI props, and still have the same set on since new and I have flown the crap out them.