Newbie question about propeller wear

[Corwin111]

Hi guys, I'm new here and to drones in general.

I just bought a used DJI Mini fly more combo, which was at a pretty appetizing price and with everything including a care refresh warranty.

I took it for a few pretty heavy flights and the drone seems to be operating perfectly.

However, I noticed that there is some fraying on the front propellers, presumably from when it was flown by the previous owner. I will include pictures. I couldn't find any specific information about if this particular issue necessitates replacing the propellers, so I would appreciate your advice? It still has its replacement props from the combo package and they're unopened, I'd just like to know if I SHOULD replace them at this stage or not? Note this is visible only on the front propellers, the rear ones looks pristine.






Thanks in advance!

 

[Starz]

Have you checked to see if there are marks on the body of the aircraft?
And yes, they should be replaced.

 

[Starz]

Reading material.

Pay attention! (I didn’t)

Check your props and see if they are doing a bit of self trimming. If you have ever heard a clicking noise that comes from nowhere, you may now have an answer. I never put the two together until someone else brought it up. I’m not thinking this is a pilot error issue at all other than the fact...

mavicpilots.com

 

[THE CYBORG]

Yes replace then, looks like they made contact with something.

 

[Corwin111]

Hey I appreciate the quick response guys! Ok I'll go ahead and replace them before flying next.

I did read about a known issue with the front propellers sometimes hitting the body for some users, but this doesn't seem to be like that. The body looks to be fine, doesn't look like the pictures of people who had that issue, there are no marks on it.

I'm guessing the previous owner must have brushed something head-on for this to happen. I certainly didn't... I was too scared to fly it near any obstacles for my first times.

 

[Rodders]

Did it make a lot of noise when it was flying, because i am new to drone flying.

 

[Motorcycle Rider]

Welcome to the forum.

Definitely replace them.

 

[1bad]

Welcome to the forum. I would replace them based purely on the cost factor, which for you is zero at this point. Propellers are cheap And if you wear through this next set you can invest in some quieter ones.

 

[Starz]

Did it make a lot of noise when it was flying, because i am new to drone flying.

The damage shown in post number one would not be noticeable from a noise standpoint. Prop balance would be more of a concern.