Packing drone away

[Oakman]

I know everyone is different just curious if you pack your drone away with ot without props on

 

[Thomas B]

I take them off for a couple of reasons, but most important in my post flight is checking the three tabs that hold the props in place. I’ve had one break off and get loose inside the motor casing before.

 

[JoostGT3]

I leave them on, but pack the drone in a spinnaker sleeve before putting it in the fly more bag. This way, the props are not caught when putting the drone in the bag and not when I take it out. Also keeps sand and dirt away from the drone.

I use these since I had two lying around from back in the days I was still paragliding, but any smooth sleeve would do I guess.

 

[Bigbird48]

I leave mine on because I think putting them on and off continuously causes more stress on the tabs making them more likely to break JMHO

 

[Grumpy D]

I pack it the same way DJI packs it, Off.

 

[Porky]

I leave mine on but take them off for a preflight check, part of my “check list” I do before I fly.

 

[bushie]

Never take them off. I figure the odds of not fitting them back correctly are higher than damaging them while attached.

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

I leave them on, but pack the drone in a spinnaker sleeve before putting it in the fly more bag. This way, the props are not caught when putting the drone in the bag and not when I take it out. Also keeps sand and dirt away from the drone.

I use these since I had two lying around from back in the days I was still paragliding, but any smooth sleeve would do I guess.

Good idea.
The standard DJI Mavic Pro aircraft sleeve is nice to do this, tough and flock lined . . . they are farily cheap to purchase too.
I also use the sleeve fro the iPad mini 4, it's a perfect fit and protects it well.

 

[THE CYBORG]

I leave them on, I think continues removal / replacement could do more harm than good.
I have clips that hold them in place so they don’t get damaged in transit.

 

[msinger]

I pack mine with the props off. Since I inspect the props before every flight (highly recommended), they need to come off anyhow. There's no way to inspect the props hubs thoroughly while the props are attached to the aircraft.

 

[SandiSCE]

Good idea.
The standard DJI Mavic Pro aircraft sleeve is nice to do this, tough and flock lined . . . they are farily cheap to purchase too.
I also use the sleeve fro the iPad mini 4, it's a perfect fit and protects it well.

Is this the one that fits your mini 4?

 

[MichiganMavic]

The OP’s question is vague to me...

Packing it away after flying at home...
I just put it on my shelf in my office (ready to fly mode)

Packing it away to drive somewhere...
in the case, or sitting flat on the floor with gimbal clamp (short drive) Props On

Packing it up for Traveling in a Plane...
I pack cotton or tissue around gimbal, then I tape gimbal clamp on. Then of course the case (No Props)

Backpacking/Hiking...
Individual cases for RC and drone and in the Backpack(No Props)

I do like the sleeves posted here, gotta get some . [emoji106]

 

[MPone]

I leave my props off and placed them separate. This way it doesn't look like a drone when going thru the scanners at all airports and customs check point.

 

[JoeDimwit]

I pack it the same way DJI packs it, Off.

I know it’s not a Mavic, but my spark came with the props attached.

 

[MichiganMavic]

I know it’s not a Mavic, but my spark came with the props attached.

My M2Pro came with 2on, 2 off.

 

[Grumpy D]

I know it’s not a Mavic, but my spark came with the props attached.

The question the OP asked was how do you pack up your drone, props on or props off, and did not specify any particular UAV.
My P4P came 4 off, and that’s how I pack it.
My wife’s MA came 4 on, and that’s how she packs it.

 

[Ralph thompson]

I leave the props on and just wrap the whole thing in bubble wrap and it slips perfectly into my small (or large) camera bag. Maybe in view of the props off comments and the potential for damaged tabs (never had that problem) i’ll do a weekly props off inspection in the studio.

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

Good idea.
The standard DJI Mavic Pro aircraft sleeve is nice to do this, tough and flock lined . . . they are farily cheap to purchase too.
I also use the sleeve fro the iPad mini 4, it's a perfect fit and protects it well.

Is this the one that fits your mini 4?

View attachment 70981

Indeed that is the one
Great for both MP and mini 4.

 

[tleedom]

All my Stooges are packed propless. The props are inspected going on and coming off anyway.

 

[SandiSCE]

Indeed that is the one
Great for both MP and mini 4.

Thank you!!