mini 2 props took a major licking and kept on ticking

mangurian · Mar 27, 2021

I had an accident today. Mini 2 flipped over an obstruction and props were damaged. I didn't realize there was damage, because it kept flying, maintaining position, etc.
When I landed, I saw big chunks out of two props. I have switched them out, but it is nice to know that the mini 2 can take a licking and keep on ticking. I did get a nice crash video - head over heels and then kept flying.

Thomas B · Mar 27, 2021

Buy a lottery ticket ASAP.

Phantomrain.org · Mar 27, 2021

This exactly why I fly my drones after the cat chews them up. lolllllll

THE CYBORG · Mar 28, 2021

Video we want the video

mangurian · Mar 28, 2021

THE CYBORG said:
Video we want the video

I have the video, but was advised not to post it. I will edit it and then post.

Here's the video - not much to see:

Altanore · Mar 28, 2021

It may be small but the Mini 2 sure seems to be a tough cookie.

mangurian · Mar 28, 2021

A safe landing:

DJayI · Mar 28, 2021

mangurian said:
A safe landing:

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That both props were broken rather equally was your saving grace. Had only one been damaged or the damage less equal, resulting vibration could have caused some problems.

mangurian · Mar 28, 2021

DJayI said:
Video not for public viewing.

That both props were broken rather equally was your saving grace. Had only one been damaged or the damage less equal, resulting vibration could have caused some problems.

They were both on the same leg = more imbalance.

shaneb50 · Mar 28, 2021

I have to agree since both were broken the same way, it kept your drone from serious damage

DJayI · Mar 28, 2021

mangurian said:
They were both on the same leg = more imbalance.

Yes, I meant prop halves. Each motor/prop(1prop=2 blade halves) is it's own assembly, independent of the other three motors. Had only one prop half endured damage, or had the blade's breaks been dissimilar ref the pair, greater imbalance would result.
Not sure what type of RPM the Mini 2's motors range, but I had a prop(folder) failure on climb out on an electric sailplane who's motor spun at about 12,000 RPM. Sheared motor mount, damaged airframe. But for the wires, plane would have lost the motor, CG and likely control. So yes, you were pretty lucky.