Mavic Air Owners; Leg Savers/extenders for your Air!

Former Member · Mar 3, 2019

Mavic Air owners, did you know that if you break one of your color coded front folding legs on your Mavic Air, you will need to replace the whole arm? I have replaced scores of them, and it seems ridiculous to have to replace the whole arm just because the color coded leg broke. Even if you found a replacement part, you cant install it because of the internal spring built in to the leg.

I have found an answer. These Leg Savers will prevent the Mavic Air leg from getting broken in the first place. They displace the weight and fracture point further up the arm, so that theres nothing left to break. They slip on and off effortlessly but also stay where you put them.

Everything is printed by me, here in the USA.

They are available in red, white, and blue (just like the Star Spangled Banner). Price for one set of front and rears is $12 shipped Paypal USA.

If you like this idea or thread, please click "like" at the bottom.

P.S. if you would like to print them yourself, let me know and I will send you the print files, but might take a few days.

Former Member · Mar 3, 2019

I forgot to mention that for old guys like me, the Mavic Air sits so low to the ground it's difficult for me to pick it up without these Leg Savers or someone to pick it up for me. Having to bend over this much less to the ground, is very welcome for me.

cragv · Mar 3, 2019

That's not a bad idea. Thank you for being so generous in offering to share the print file - may I please have that when you get time? I'd really like to give them a try and am very pleased at not having to worry about international shipping.

(You're sending me a file so I can duplicate what you've got from the other side of the planet, to enhance my stabilised flying camera. We're living in the future!)

DonF01 · Mar 3, 2019

Thunderdrones said:
Mavic Air owners, did you know that if you break one of your color coded front folding legs on your Mavic Air, you will need to replace the whole arm? I have replaced scores of them, and it seems ridiculous to have to replace the whole arm just because the color coded leg broke. Even if you found a replacement part, you cant install it because of the internal spring built in to the leg.

What are some of the reasons why people have had the legs broken? Having spent hard-earned cash on the purchase I'm careful about my flights and will stop and pause before directing the drone to move rather than keep moving. I'm concerned about the number of "falls out of the sky" so have been even more careful with pre-flights and choice of whether to fly or not.

Former Member · Mar 3, 2019

DonF01 said:
What are some of the reasons why people have had the legs broken? Having spent hard-earned cash on the purchase I'm careful about my flights and will stop and pause before directing the drone to move rather than keep moving. I'm concerned about the number of "falls out of the sky" so have been even more careful with pre-flights and choice of whether to fly or not.

Mostly due to hard landings, where 1 leg would break. Once the leg gets hit hard, it will bend backwards and snap.

stoutat · Mar 4, 2019

I'd love to have the file as well. I've found several from thingiverse.com, but haven't tried printing yet.

spamgnome · Mar 4, 2019

I thought I saw somewhere that the antennae are actually in the legs, so that's perhaps why the whole arm needs replacing? My MA fly more came with these and I still have them in my flight bag, but ever since I started hand catching, I don't really need them any more. That said, these legs you have look SWEET!

Bigbird48 · Mar 4, 2019

Do these need to come off when trans porting

crusen8 · Mar 4, 2019

Do you have a store that we can order these from?

Lets Fly · Mar 4, 2019

I know you can't put prop guards on with them, but what's the added weight?

kupua · Mar 4, 2019

Thunderdrones said:
Mavic Air owners, did you know that if you break one of your color coded front folding legs on your Mavic Air, you will need to replace the whole arm? I have replaced scores of them, and it seems ridiculous to have to replace the whole arm just because the color coded leg broke. Even if you found a replacement part, you cant install it because of the internal spring built in to the leg.

I have found an answer. These Leg Savers will prevent the Mavic Air leg from getting broken in the first place. They displace the weight and fracture point further up the arm, so that theres nothing left to break. They slip on and off effortlessly but also stay where you put them.

Everything is printed by me, here in the USA.

They are available in red, white, and blue (just like the Star Spangled Banner). Price for one set of front and rears is $12 shipped Paypal USA.

If you like this idea or thread, please click "like" at the bottom.

P.S. if you would like to print them yourself, let me know and I will send you the print files, but might take a few days.

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Please send me the files. I've never printed anything and would love to try to do so. Thanks.

RPBloor · Mar 4, 2019

It would be very much appreciated if you could send me a copy of the fille when you can find time - you are very generous.

JimJeffers · Mar 4, 2019

I would appreciate the print file. It’s so nice to have so many drone operators be ‘open source’ to help others. I’m a teacher and would love to show students the results and to inspire them to share openly as well.

NAVMAV · Mar 5, 2019

In support of what Thunderdrones is offering, we acquired a set of Leg Extenders that came with the Flotation Pkge we bought.

They have been an absolute blessing for this 76 yr old with severe Arthritic problems, PLUS almost always when we land in Grass areas the Extenders keep our Props above it.

They stay on our Air FULL TIME, with zero issues such as Weight, Flight Time, etc.

T-Drones' version also looks more substantial, in our opinion.

Rgds, NAVMAV

Bigbird48 · Mar 5, 2019

Imade an order hope they arrive soon I'm old and have bad knee and back too LOL

Joe Boudreault · Mar 9, 2019

DonF01 said:
What are some of the reasons why people have had the legs broken? Having spent hard-earned cash on the purchase I'm careful about my flights and will stop and pause before directing the drone to move rather than keep moving. I'm concerned about the number of "falls out of the sky" so have been even more careful with pre-flights and choice of whether to fly or not.

I always use the RTH feature when landing, so no crash landings for me so far. It works great. But remember that any addition to the drone adds to the weight, hence its overall range. Even plastic leg extenders or lens covers etc.

Tech1029 · Mar 9, 2019

Could you please send me a copy of the file also? It will give me a reason to try my 3d printer for something useful. Not to mention the paranoia now that there's something else that could break.

MavicAirhead · Mar 10, 2019

As I am in the UK, could I have a copy of that file too, please? I bought a very similar looking set off of Amazon a while back and use them frequently; I would love to compare the two.

Former Member · Mar 10, 2019

MavicAirhead said:
As I am in the UK, could I have a copy of that file too, please? I bought a very similar looking set off of Amazon a while back and use them frequently; I would love to compare the two.

Do you happen to have a link to them on Amazon?