Did you remove the props after flying?

[zeusfl]

I have maybe a stupid question.

Do you remove the propellers after flying to put the bird in the bag? I bought a propeller holding to keep the propellers in place before putting the M2P in the bag but I notice that there is a tiny little pressure on the propellers to keep this in place. I am thinking if this eventually can make suffer the motor shaft and damage or unbalance the motor.

Is it not better to remove the propellers all the time? Installing and removing all the time will be worse for the motors? I don't care about the propellers spring because the propellers are cheap to replace, but the motor...mmm. what are the odds. ?

 

[jumblemon]

My preference is to leave them installed, but to carefully protect them with a prop guard when I store the drone.

I worry more about the risk of an unsecured prop coming off in flight than the risk of a slightly distorted prop. And I haven't noticed any distortion to date.

 

[JAW]

I leave mine on but check them before each flight

 

[justinca2013]

I leave mine on and use the PGY prop holders. They sell them one the DJI market. I think as long as you check them before flight like others have said and it’s fine. But I prefer not to have them on loose in my case.

 

[Rattydude77]

I take mine off every flight.

 

[Not A Speck Of Cereal]

I take mine off, not after every flight, but after the day's outing (putting the bird away and going home).

Having it off has the advantage of you being able to easily inspect them before putting them back on later (top and bottom, close inspection of edges looking for cracks).

Chris

 

[Camino Ken]

I put mine on a year ago when it was new and have not taken them off. I store my M2P in a form fitted case and very carefully inspect them before each flight.

 

[JThalheimer]

I leave mine on, except if I am traveling via airplane. Then I put foam caps on the propeller shafts for protection.

 

[Deleted member 113944]

I'm a newish drone pilot. I have been leaving mine on while it's bagged. I am looking to buy caps to protect the spring attachment so I can remove the props when it is bagged.
When at home i don't bag the drone.

 

[StuartM]

Bird? It's a drone!!!

 

[Dale D]

I have maybe a stupid question.

Do you remove the propellers after flying to put the bird in the bag? I bought a propeller holding to keep the propellers in place before putting the M2P in the bag but I notice that there is a tiny little pressure on the propellers to keep this in place. I am thinking if this eventually can make suffer the motor shaft and damage or unbalance the motor.

Is it not better to remove the propellers all the time? Installing and removing all the time will be worse for the motors? I don't care about the propellers spring because the propellers are cheap to replace, but the motor...mmm. what are the odds. ?

We had this discussion a little while back. I use a rubber band that exerts a bit of tension but not really tight, to keep the props in pace. Never take off the props. (Mavic 2 Pro)

 

[zeusfl]

Bird? It's a drone!!!

In the R/C hobby some time we refer the Airplane or Helicopter as the "Bird"

 

[Dale D]

We had this discussion a little while back. I use a rubber band that exerts a bit of tension but not really tight, to keep the props in place. I never take off the props. (Mavic 2 Pro)

 

[JimWest]

I leave mine on and use the PGY prop holders. They sell them one the DJI market. I think as long as you check them before flight like others have said and it’s fine. But I prefer not to have them on loose in my case.

Can you provide a link to where the prop holders are sold? I looked at the DJI store and can't find anything. "DJI Market" brings up Wall Street.

 

[JimWest]

Can you provide a link to where the prop holders are sold? I looked at the DJI store and can't find anything. "DJI Market" brings up Wall Street.

Never mind! Found it on Amazon.

 

[zeusfl]

I got this arriving today.

Amazon.com: PGYTECH Propellers Holder and Thumb Stick Guard Joystick Rocker Protector Joystick for DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom, Silicone Propeller with Controller Protector Accessories for DJI Mavic 2: Toys & Games

Amazon.com: PGYTECH Propellers Holder and Thumb Stick Guard Joystick Rocker Protector Joystick for DJI Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom, Silicone Propeller with Controller Protector Accessories for DJI Mavic 2: Toys & Games

www.amazon.com

 

[Jdevans8]

I leave mine on (secured). Because they’re cheap I’m wondering if it might be prudent to just change them out after a set number of flights or flight hours?

 

[EricJT]

Bird? It's a drone!!!

Quadcopter!

 

[jumblemon]

I leave mine on (secured). Because they’re cheap I’m wondering if it might be prudent to just change them out after a set number of flights or flight hours?

If they are not damaged why change them? As soon as they show signs of damage surely they must be changed? What’s the point of changing them after a set number of hours? It’s not like they are going to suffer some sort of material fatigue.

 

[Mavic Pro Platinum]

I take mine off every flight.

Same here. [emoji1417][emoji16]