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First post on here as I am a new drone owner. Just had a wee crash into a wall....wind blew me and down we came! My question is this... The case sustained a small crack in the fall and I want to know if this will adversely effect the control during flight. I tried it after the crash and it seemed to fly ok and handle well enough. Should I get it repaired or keep flying with the battle scared spaceship?
Kinda gives it character lol.

Thank you

Richard 0219F8B4-D087-4AA9-8D5C-9DBD6A9D5CB2.jpeg
 
Welcome to the forum and I would get it fixed.

But I would try to fix myself. It depends on how much it would cost to get someone else to do it.
 
Welcome to the Mini 2 Family.

I would wait, there is a good chance you might crash it again until you get more seasoned with it.
Than use your Refresh.

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Gear to fly your Mini 2 in the Rain and Land on Water.
Thank you for answering my post, I feel welcomed to the mini family ???
You are right I am sure I will have another mishap. It was a dumb mistake I made ...just happy it still seems to fly ok. It took quite a tumble so they seem pretty tough little dudes these DJI Mini.

Regards

Rich
 
Sorry but I beg to differ from other responders.
I am concerned about what maybe a continuance of the crack, I have ringed what concerns me in red in the attached.
The crack, both obvious and possible, seems to remove support from the arm pivot, circled in blue.
As the pivot is probably a stressed area any weaken of its support may lead to a failure in the future.
Aside from that, any attempts to glue this will probably leave traces and invalidate warranty. Likewise opening the shell to facilitate any DIY repair.
Further, I would be concerned about whether the glue of a 'glue job' will provide a good bond, perhaps those suggesting a glue job could give the name of a suitable, UK available, glue. (OP seems to be in Sheffield UK)
If you have care refresh then I would use it.
If you are concerned about warranty then I would not attempt a DIY repair and I would check, in writing/type, with DJI for an agent who can provide repairs that will not invalidate the warranty.


PS

I presume you have landing extenders fitted, best check if, with regards to repairs, their presence on a to be repaired drone, might create any problems for DJI and or their agents.
 

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Thank you for that. Like I said this is a new world to me so all/any info is greatly received. It is quite a large crack you are correct. I do have refresh so wouldn’t want to invalidate that. Thank you for your advice, the more I think about this the more I think I’ll use my refresh.
Regards
Rich
 
See the PS I added whilst you were replying, I am fairly sure ANY DIY repairs would invalidate both the warranty and the care refresh.
The crack is indeed an extension sadly so yeah new pic def looks worse than before.
 

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the best advice was that from @PhiliusFoggg, the air frame structure is compromised for sure plus there could be further damage inside that you cant see, as you had the sense to get the refresh then go down that route ,and also remove the landing gear extenders before you send it in ,one final thing, its better when you are new to flying to find a nice quiet open space away from trees for your first flights , i know that there is the excitement of getting air born, but a garden, does not give much time to react before it makes contact with something
 
Hi Flyininabluedream Welcome to Mavic Pilots.
Sorry to see you had a crash, hope my new flyer advice could prevent another,
Wide open space.
Slow & easy
Power-lines & trees are evil.
Don't expect RTH (Return To Home) to save you especially if you are under trees.
Don't forget to read the manual
Download Mini 2 manual HERE
Most of all have FUN
 
In that case and assuming that you are going to use care refresh, don't send the extenders with the drone. Even if they actually repair the drone as opposed to swapping it I would be surprised if you got the extenders back. If they swap it you will have to relink the controller and drone.
Thank you

I have already removed the landing gear so will parcel her up for return.
Thanks so much for all the advice...great forum this seems.

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Hi Flyininabluedream Welcome to Mavic Pilots.
Sorry to see you had a crash, hope my new flyer advice could prevent another,
Wide open space.
Slow & easy
Power-lines & trees are evil.
Don't expect RTH (Return To Home) to save you especially if you are under trees.
Don't forget to read the manual
Download Mini 2 manual HERE
Most of all have FUN
Thanks man

I was doing so well, Should have followed Hans Solo’s advice to Luke. ‘Don’t get cocky kid’ ?

Best lessons from mistakes.

Regards
Rich
 
First post on here as I am a new drone owner. Just had a wee crash into a wall....wind blew me and down we came! My question is this... The case sustained a small crack in the fall and I want to know if this will adversely effect the control during flight. I tried it after the crash and it seemed to fly ok and handle well enough. Should I get it repaired or keep flying with the battle scared spaceship?
Kinda gives it character lol.

Thank you

Richard View attachment 119678
Adding to what others have said, I suggest flying with the propeller guards on while you are learning. They have saved me and my drone more than once.
 

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