Master Airscrew props and Mini 5 Pro

[Aerophile]

I note that there do not appear to be any Master Airscrew after-market props available for the Mini 5 Pro, either directly from MAS or on Amazon, or anyplace else I've looked. At least not yet. Maybe that'll change?

I believe that MAS typically releases their versions of props for DJI products after a short wait (1-2 months?) following new DJI product releases. The Mini 5 Pro is still pretty new (although those looking for an actual release date in the USA to start the clock would be waiting a long time for that...).

Has anyone seen or heard anything from MAS about their intentions for Mini 5 Pro props? Is the current lack of availability for MAS props simply a normal lag after a DJI product release, or does it mean they (MAS) are simply not planning to sell props at all for the M5P? Given the relative size of the US market, and other um, considerations, I'm wondering if it's worth it for them to continue making and selling these.

Will I need to order props, um, cough cough, I mean spare parts for my new drill from Korea? My drill came with some extra parts, so it's not urgent. Just wondering.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Spare parts for drills should be available at Home Depot, but maybe not for the most recent Korean (KR) versions, which seem to be quite different than earlier electric drill sets. LOL!

 

[mavic3usa]

I note that there do not appear to be any Master Airscrew after-market props available for the Mini 5 Pro, either directly from MAS or on Amazon, or anyplace else I've looked. At least not yet. Maybe that'll change?

I believe that MAS typically releases their versions of props for DJI products after a short wait (1-2 months?) following new DJI product releases. The Mini 5 Pro is still pretty new (although those looking for an actual release date in the USA to start the clock would be waiting a long time for that...).

Has anyone seen or heard anything from MAS about their intentions for Mini 5 Pro props? Is the current lack of availability for MAS props simply a normal lag after a DJI product release, or does it mean they (MAS) are simply not planning to sell props at all for the M5P? Given the relative size of the US market, and other um, considerations, I'm wondering if it's worth it for them to continue making and selling these.

Will I need to order props, um, cough cough, I mean spare parts for my new drill from Korea? My drill came with some extra parts, so it's not urgent. Just wondering.

I'm glad you brought it up since I didn't want to keep repeating it or call them out. MAS is not the only US drone business that appears to either be paralyzed because they don't know how to get the latest drones or they don't care to service the US drone market any longer because they've decided it isn't big enough to turn a profit. I believe it is the latter. We have US skins makers in the same boat. Their website looks like it hasn't been updated for years. We have Mavic Pro and Mavic Air and DJI FPV props for sale. Get your skins for the Mavic Mini and the other latest DJI drone said another. I've had plenty of DJI drones and they all have MAS props; many have multiple colors. So I'm disappointed they seem to have drop off with the communications with their customer base. So far they are missing: Mavic 4 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, NEO 2, and soon the Avata 360.

I sent an email last summer asking if they plan to create props for the Mavic 4 Pro that launched in May and they said "under development" so it's going on 8 months which is far too long just to create drone propellers. I have to assume they abandoned us just like some of the others vendors. Christmas 2025, this is the Holiday Sales banner, a NEO 1 and a Mini 3. Nice.

 

[Aerophile]

Well I did drop them a line, asking if they could share anything about plans for M5P props. Have not heard back yet, but it's holiday time so I wouldn't expect any update until after the first of the year. If I get a response, I'll post it here.

 

[Daniel NZDF]

I think it will still be some time before they stock them. They've got to design and test them, which can take time.

 

[mavic3usa]

Well I did drop them a line, asking if they could share anything about plans for M5P props. Have not heard back yet, but it's holiday time so I wouldn't expect any update until after the first of the year. If I get a response, I'll post it here.

Yep, let us know. When I sent the inquiry, I immediately got an automated reply which said:

"Thank you for contacting Master Airscrew.

Your request has been received and assigned to our support team.
We usually respond within 2-4 hours on workdays and 24-48 hours on holidays."



And then I got the real reply the next day.

I think it will still be some time before they stock them. They've got to design and test them, which can take time.

Heard from a tester it takes them about 6 months. Any longer than that, ordinarily I would say most new drone owners probably won't want them by then. But the industry is under attack when it comes to parts and OEM propellers may not be an option much longer. Would hate to only have the option to buy cheap knockoffs. Really could use MAS in the game right now.

Pretty sure it takes DJI about a year or so to do the whole drone. /s

 

[Cafguy]

Pretty risky to start a new product production run with only a set few customers to sell too. The U.S. ban reduced those customers by a bunch. I hope they make them you may have to ask real nice tho LOL.

 

[BossBob]

Don’t forget that the blade pivot is a new design with a locked position.

 

[mavic3usa]

Don’t forget that the blade pivot is a new design with a locked position.

If DJI has a patent on it, ordinarily it's not a secret and DJI was likely willing to share the design with accessory makers months before launch. DJI is not in direct competition with MAS and they're not trying to outsell the MAS propeller or squash it. If MAS wanted to produce the aftermarket prop for the M5P which launched in September, they could have probably gotten started in July. Their long pole would be getting the actual drone to test with or the timing with any last minute design changes but MAS is a professional company, they already know how to deal with this process since this is not their first DJI drone. Instead, MAS appears to have bailed. I hope I am wrong.

 

[TwoSticks]

Do you guys prefer the MAS over the stock prop? I have had some in the past for other drones. They were fine, the bright color was nice, but they never felt as nice as the stock prop to me.

 

[Cafguy]

Do you guys prefer the MAS over the stock prop? I have had some in the past for other drones. They were fine, the bright color was nice, but they never felt as nice as the stock prop to me.

I like them but don't seek them out really, If I can't get the OEMs, I wil get the Masters, They are much more brittle and thats a good thing if you are flying around a lot of trees and bushes.. (the props break rather than pull your drone in)
They are nice props and you wont find any others besides the OEMs that wont make your drone vibrate like crazy.

 

[GadgetGuy]

I like them but don't seek them out really, If I can't get the OEMs, I wil get the Masters, They are much more brittle and thats a good thing if you are flying around a lot of trees and bushes.. (the props break rather than pull your drone in)
They are nice props and you wont find any others besides the OEMs that wont make your drone vibrate like crazy.

My experience with drone tree trimming is that brittle, broken props won't make it home, while the OEM softer, bending props, with very soft tips, merely get scratched or mildly chipped, and still make it safely home after tree trimming. DJI specifically made their consumer props softer for both safety and drone recovery, sacrificing a tiny bit of overall flight time, due to being less efficient than stiffer props. The DJI Enterprise props, however are stiff and brittle, just like the Master Screw props. Presumably, the Enterprise pilots are more careful and appreciate the efficiency when time is money.

 

[BossBob]

The DJI props fitted to the mini 5 pro are not only brittle but more likely to be damaged as they are effectively locked when spinning. I’ve already changed 2 due to damage. To compare, I’ve still got the spare set I bought with my original Mavic pro when it first came out years ago.

 

[GadgetGuy]

The DJI props fitted to the mini 5 pro are not only brittle but more likely to be damaged as they are effectively locked when spinning. I’ve already changed 2 due to damage. To compare, I’ve still got the spare set I bought with my original Mavic pro when it first came out years ago.

Fortunately, I have no experience with tree trimming with Mini 5 Pro props, but I'll take your word for it that they are more brittle and more susceptible to damage than other DJI drone props, like all the Mavic series props we are used to.

 

[Aerophile]

Update from Master Airscrews:

Thank you for reaching out to Master Airscrew.

Our Mini 5 Pro upgrade propellers are currently under development. You can receive release updates by signing up for our newsletter.

So, maybe that means it'll just take a while - or maybe they're still thinking about it.