DJI Drones: Mavic 1, 2, Panthom Motor Life Span
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Assuming the aircraft isn't crashed, most people will never have to replace the motors. DJI has no recommended replacement schedule since it's not a part that should need to be routinely replaced.
New thread why? You shouldn’t end up with any different answers.
The motors are not the weak link in the Mavic/phantom propulsion system. A simple search will reveal that motor failures are rare.
Should a motor need replacement in service it will almost always reveal itself as being on the way out rather than fail without warning. You can easily check motors with no special tools or knowledge. Simply manipulate them with your fingers to feel for any significant axial play and/or end float in the beatings. Rotating should reveal any roughness also. And trust your ears and your eyes. A change in sound during operation, vibration and any change in flight time should also give cause for further investigation.
Relax and fly. Motors are the least of your worries with these birds.
The motors are not the weak link in the Mavic/phantom propulsion system. A simple search will reveal that motor failures are rare.
Should a motor need replacement in service it will almost always reveal itself as being on the way out rather than fail without warning. You can easily check motors with no special tools or knowledge. Simply manipulate them with your fingers to feel for any significant axial play and/or end float in the beatings. Rotating should reveal any roughness also. And trust your ears and your eyes. A change in sound during operation, vibration and any change in flight time should also give cause for further investigation.
Relax and fly. Motors are the least of your worries with these birds.
THE CYBORG
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It may not be something that wants routinely replaced but its a motor so it has to have an expected life span, it can’t run forever.
It really depends how hard you're running the motors, and also how dusty and humid the air is. Google 'RC bearing maintenance' for some good tips.
See the other thread....
How long shall a Mavic Air, Mavic Pro, Or Mavic 2 Last? Without any Crash of course!
I have 2 months old Mavic Pro. I really don’t have any idea until when it will last without any crash? I just hope the price worth it to enjoy each flight a longer time. :)
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Yeah it’s confusing.See the other thread....
How long shall a Mavic Air, Mavic Pro, Or Mavic 2 Last? Without any Crash of course!
I have 2 months old Mavic Pro. I really don’t have any idea until when it will last without any crash? I just hope the price worth it to enjoy each flight a longer time. :)
Well- if it was one thread (like it should be) we wouldn’t have to bother...See the other thread....
How long shall a Mavic Air, Mavic Pro, Or Mavic 2 Last? Without any Crash of course!
I have 2 months old Mavic Pro. I really don’t have any idea until when it will last without any crash? I just hope the price worth it to enjoy each flight a longer time. :)
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Don't worry too much about longevity, my motto is, if you look after your possessions generally they will probably look after you.
I think 235hrs was the present flying hours of his UAC. And still counting..[/QUOTE]
I thought all of the recently released motors are brushless?? -- i.e. No bearings..
Brushless just means no conductive brushes as electrical contacts, so no wearable parts. All these motors have bearings, but drones are relatively easy on them compared to say an off road RC truck.
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