Keeping the propellers on

[Hi-Flyer]

But as @old man mavic said is always good to take them out for inspection. The only way you can see the attaching lugs is taking them out. I do that every 5 flights, more or less.

If you only check every 5 flights, you'll have plenty of free time between inspections. So can you pop over and check mine as well?

 

[Faster]

If you only check every 5 flights, you'll have plenty of free time between inspections. So can you pop over and check mine as well?

If you let me fly your drone after every checking. We have a deal.

 

[koco2202]

I always leave them on and I have never had issues with it.

 

[Sky Wombat]

Q. Is it a good idea to keep the propellers on?

Some say it’s not a good idea to keep the springs (under the propellers) in perpetual tension, but I’m thinking is there actually any more stress taking the things on and off every time one uses it? Must admit, I’ve only had my drone a week, but I can see it being a pain to keep taking these props on and off on location.

I leave them on and that dictated the cases I purchased for the Phantoms & M2P. So far no issues.

 

[mobilehomer]

Q. Is it a good idea to keep the propellers on?

Some say it’s not a good idea to keep the springs (under the propellers) in perpetual tension, but I’m thinking is there actually any more stress taking the things on and off every time one uses it? Must admit, I’ve only had my drone a week, but I can see it being a pain to keep taking these props on and off on location.

You are correct. Springs wear from being compressed and released, not from constant pressure.

 

[Mavicrebel123]

Once the props are twisted into the lock position, that tension is gone anyway. I think you are just getting past the lock and that is the only time the spring is depressed.

This ^^^^^

 

[umanbean]

The tension is not gone entirely, or else it couldn't maintain the pressure needed to keep the prop locked on. Thankfully, given modern metallurgy, quality springs don't develop a 'set' anyway... with the emphasis on 'quality'. Cheaply made springs may relax over time.

 

[AVLJMA]

Thank you everyone, that’s a relief! Old Man Mavic makes a good point also.

Any recommendations on some good prop straps or guards or whatever they’re called, for when storing the drone in the bag?

this any good?View attachment 146424

cheers.

I use the same prop holder for both my Air 2 and Air 2s. Good product

 

[Bwass]

I just received my Smatree hard shell case for Mavic 2, and I just realized that the Mavic doesn't fit the hole if the back propellers are on (my Mavic 1 case had enough space). So now, I'm obligated to remove them, and I don't like that only because it's another step in the setup. Also, it means that now it's a metal pin that pushes against the bottom of the foam mold. I can foresee two holes gradually caving in.

 

[ICHOTT]

I agree, send it back

 

[eenyuheye8o]

Always had them on never had any problems. Only ones I took off was when I had my Phantoms. But since I got the Air2S no issues what so ever. Granted I’m not just shoving in vigorously into the bag or anything. Lol