So overlooked, But how often should you change them?
Which ones to use? DJI or 3rd Party?
Which ones to use? DJI or 3rd Party?
have you tried a search ?
As far as what you searched for you must not have used our search as there are many in it, here's oneHey Rick, I do agree with you that people should try researching before posting their questions on here. There are some topics that are better than others when it comes to information. The OP was simply looking for peoples opinions on what they recommend. This is a forum where people should be welcome to ask questions like this. I asked a question earlier about the pros and cons of APAS - I have researched this topic for hours and was unable to find much information. Was I wrong for posting the question on here to get peoples opinions?
As you stated propellers should be a huge part of the preflight checklist and I check mine for tightness and any other damage prior to each and every flight!! I mean it’s probably the single most important part of the drone (other than motors, camera, compass, IMU, batteries, etc. ).3rd party v oem is a debate which will never end.
As to how often? Some people like to change them every 12 months or so assuming the last that long.
I check them before every flight and if they’re not damaged they stay on. If I get to 24 months on a set I may decide to change them as a precaution.
Sorry if my post came out wrong. I will buy new props in a heartbeat. Checking them is part of my pre-flight regiment.Why would one not check the propeller during a preflight, heck even any proper aircraft pilot would check the leading edge of the props
I am a hobbyist. So I replace as needed. This drone is new to me only been out a couple three or four times, already replaced one prop, it was damaged. ( no I hit nothing).
But how much is your drone worth to you? Worth a couple sets of props?
No problem, I also ment nothing wrong,
I believe there are no dumb questions.
For my posting it more a statement then anything else.
In many things I do, some items are just throwaway. Use only once sometimes.
Having a couple set of new props handy, to me is just insurance. I spend more on mantanece than most do on repairs ( not just drones).
Wonder how many of” I do not know what happened, it just fell out of the sky”? were caused by a torn prop.
I do see many props loaded onto small trucks, on there way to be rebuilt, or on the way back to a aircraft.