Mavic Air 2 Master Airscrew Stealth Propellers Now Available
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I always unfold folding props before startup to at least to 95% open straight. They all were stiff but the front right white I had installed was more so than the others. I worked on each blade for about 2-3 min to get the looseness I wanted without backing out the prop screw or adding oil. Anyways seems to have worked for whatever reason.
I did note that the front right prop also did not retain straight out open like the others do after shutting down and stopped. And seems to have a little detent feel when you open them up. So just little things observing not to say its wrong. And they are thinner and longer than DJI's. Again not a problem as long as they don't hit the drone while flying. Not 100% I'm going to always run them on my MA2 at this point though.
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So, flew twice with them yesterday. Here is my anecdata.
Definitely seem a bit quieter and the pitch is noticeably lower (I’m guessing the length of the blades has something to do with that ). The sound of the drone washed into the background noise in places where I normally could have heard it before.
I also fold my blades out most of the way but not necessarily 100% straight when setting up. The drone did seem just a tiny bit wobbly on start up with the stealth props. Nothing crazy, just a small movement back and forth, maybe a centimeter each way until it got to full speed and went up to hover. The hinges are stiffer so I will probably try to work them back and forth like Spin to see if that makes it better.
I’m a home inspector so I don’t really go far or zoom around. But, I do usually head up 75-100 meters to take an overhead shot of the property once I’m done looking at what I need to. The drone did seem noticeably slower doing this. In fact, when I was doing it, I thought, ha, am I still in normal mode? I looked down and it was in Sport. (Due to needing to fly close to obstructions and peaked roofs, I usually need to be in Sport to do it).
Here are a couple of comparison shots. The blades are definitely a few mm longer and have a bit more of a canard-like tip on the end. I use the PGYTech hold downs and the bottom one works still, but it is a tiny bit more fussy getting it on right. This shot shows it up off the body of the Air2 a bit but I was able to get it to sit tight with some wiggling.The tips of the blades just stick out of the top strap where before they were covered. No issues fitting in the case at all.
Definitely seem a bit quieter and the pitch is noticeably lower (I’m guessing the length of the blades has something to do with that ). The sound of the drone washed into the background noise in places where I normally could have heard it before.
I also fold my blades out most of the way but not necessarily 100% straight when setting up. The drone did seem just a tiny bit wobbly on start up with the stealth props. Nothing crazy, just a small movement back and forth, maybe a centimeter each way until it got to full speed and went up to hover. The hinges are stiffer so I will probably try to work them back and forth like Spin to see if that makes it better.
I’m a home inspector so I don’t really go far or zoom around. But, I do usually head up 75-100 meters to take an overhead shot of the property once I’m done looking at what I need to. The drone did seem noticeably slower doing this. In fact, when I was doing it, I thought, ha, am I still in normal mode? I looked down and it was in Sport. (Due to needing to fly close to obstructions and peaked roofs, I usually need to be in Sport to do it).
Here are a couple of comparison shots. The blades are definitely a few mm longer and have a bit more of a canard-like tip on the end. I use the PGYTech hold downs and the bottom one works still, but it is a tiny bit more fussy getting it on right. This shot shows it up off the body of the Air2 a bit but I was able to get it to sit tight with some wiggling.The tips of the blades just stick out of the top strap where before they were covered. No issues fitting in the case at all.
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I trust Master Airscrew blades. Have been using them on RC fixed wing aircraft for years. I also have updated each of my quads with MAS versions. Noticeable difference in MA. I was flying my MA2, yesterday and my nephew asked if I upgraded the props as it was so quiet. The MA2 has a comfortable sound/pitch for me, but I am curious about the MAS improvements. I will likely be on their order list 
Interested to know if other uk orders have arrived yet, ordered
mine on 19th and order status says still hasn't even shipped yet.
No nothing yet. No email to say they've been shipped!
With the possible national lockdown being announced later
i will have to use them first in my back garden ?
k9kids
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Well at least your country is doing what it thinks is best for the people.
Your drone will be waiting for you to explore when things get better.
Be safe!???
So, when I flew today, I made sure unfold the blades so they were totally straight and got no shudder at all at startup, so it does seem that as the hinges loosen, it won’t matter as much if they’re totally unfolded.
Yes.... I heard about that and did the same thing. But I am tempted to see what happens. I am sure they will be fine.
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