Controller antenna broke

[stapletonphoto]

My controller for the Magic fell from my car seat to the floor and broke the right antenna. The antenna inside the plastic case was not separated or broken off. I tried just sliding the plastic antenna sleeve over the antenna and everything works fine except the sleeve will not seat flush with its original position, which keeps the antennas from fitting together when folded. Any suggestions for a proper repair?

 

[Advexure]

That one will have to go into the DJI repair facility for an authorized repair. Otherwise there are a few unauthorized repair options out there.

Another option is a Replacement Mavic Controller which are IN STOCK and ready to ship here at Advexure.

 

[msinger]

Check with @Thunder-drones. He sells spare Mavic parts.

 

[stapletonphoto]

Check with @Thunder-drones. He sells spare Mavic parts.

I'll give them a shout

 

[Former Member]

Can you take some pictures and post them up here? I can fix it if its not too broken off.

Take 1 picture of it pulled out, and the other where you are trying to get it back in and try to show how far it goes in.

 

[stapletonphoto]

I took one on as far as it would go then when taking it off the antenna came with it. Can we work with this

 

[Former Member]

Sorry to say that you might need to send it in.

 

[jtopenshaw]

I took one on as far as it would go then when taking it off the antenna came with it. Can we work with thisView attachment 7599View attachment 7600View attachment 7601View attachment 7601

The same thing happened to my controller. I couldn't tell if the white strip was broken or if it is built to separate when dropped, wondering if it affects the transmission signal as well. I was able to pop mine back on and it fits flush. Let me know what you end up doing if you could, would like to know the outcome.

 

[stapletonphoto]

The same thing happened to my controller. I couldn't tell if the white strip was broken or if it is built to separate when dropped, wondering if it affects the transmission signal as well. I was able to pop mine back on and it fits flush. Let me know what you end up doing if you could, would like to know the outcome.

I actually saw the little metal wire in the base where it broke off and where the white strip of the antenna was somewhat separated, I slid the metal side of the strip over the metal side in the controller then put the plastic cover back over them. I get excellent reception bars and all works well! I did order another new controller too.

 

[jtopenshaw]

I actually saw the little metal wire in the base where it broke off and where the white strip of the antenna was somewhat separated, I slid the metal side of the strip over the metal side in the controller then put the plastic cover back over them. I get excellent reception bars and all works well! I did order another new controller too.

Thanks for the info, I'll wait and see if I have any problems.

 

[Intrglctcrevfnk]

@stapletonphoto @jtopenshaw

If you can get a spare antenna the replacement is pretty easy. I took mine off to do the FPVLR antenna mod- check the thread here:
Mavic FPVLR/Yagi Antenna Mod -Installation Guide and Review!

If you can get a spare antenna and are cool with taking the remote apart you can fix it in an afternoon.
I'm not quite sure if I'm willing to part with mine yet but @Thunder-drones might have some spares for sale.
Here is the stock antenna layout:

 

[bdethy]

My controller for the Magic fell from my car seat to the floor and broke the right antenna. The antenna inside the plastic case was not separated or broken off. I tried just sliding the plastic antenna sleeve over the antenna and everything works fine except the sleeve will not seat flush with its original position, which keeps the antennas from fitting together when folded. Any suggestions for a proper repair?

I have the same problem ... how did you finally solve yours ?

 

[ANDRES ARGENTINA]

I actually saw the little metal wire in the base where it broke off and where the white strip of the antenna was somewhat separated, I slid the metal side of the strip over the metal side in the controller then put the plastic cover back over them. I get excellent reception bars and all works well! I did order another new controller too.

Sorry for my English. Im from Argentina.
Same thing happened here, but I ve not spare parts nearby. As you said you just put it together without glue or soldering in the white strip? I cant see any metal wire on it, Just very thin lines, and I dont know what to do.
Thanks in advance for your help

 

[Haloweenhamster]

No glue, snap together case and soldered

 

[jtopenshaw]

My controller for the Magic fell from my car seat to the floor and broke the right antenna. The antenna inside the plastic case was not separated or broken off. I tried just sliding the plastic antenna sleeve over the antenna and everything works fine except the sleeve will not seat flush with its original position, which keeps the antennas from fitting together when folded. Any suggestions for a proper repair?

Same thing happened to me. I sent mine into DJI and they sent me back a new controller and did not charge me. It took 3 weeks to get a new one though.