Prop holders-do they work?

twickers14 · Jan 20, 2022

There was a thread on this back in 2020 but I am wondering if friends have garnered any more experience with them. I have bought the ones below and although they do fit nice and tight I do worry about putting undue pressure on the props. They help the drone to sit very comfortably in the Fly More case and they certainly ensure the props don’t snag the insides of the bag. I can now fit them quite easily and they seem OK. Any thoughts, perhaps especially if any of the previous contributors on this subject have experiences to share.

RobertR · Jan 20, 2022

I have similar ones. Not had a problem in 12 months….

Deleted member 103366 · Jan 20, 2022

Personal viewpoint, I dislike these strap type holders for two reasons.
1) and this is model dependant, some squash the front props down onto the battery. Where the props would otherwise sit well clear of the battery this may, long term, warp the props. I'd be happier if the straps had stand offs, to corral the props, but which would prevent the props being squashed.
2) they require the battery to be installed in the drone. Case and handling depending this may lead to inadvertent drone switch on's.

Marcass Carcass · Jan 20, 2022

I just interleave my props before putting in case never had an issue. Not a solid hold but good enough for me

RobertR · Jan 20, 2022

I don’t leave the battery in mine (MA2)…

Rick B. · Jan 20, 2022

I have some other aftermarket ones for my MA2. I leave a battery in just in case I want to fly quickly...I have not run into any issues with the AC or the props. I just feel more comfortable with the props secure in the hard case I keep the AC in.

snielsen · Jan 20, 2022

I have been using these 3D printed ones and they work great!

JimWest · Jan 21, 2022

I've used them for a couple of years with no problem. I think they cause less stress on the props than stuffing my M2P into the carrying bag with the props loose.

TwoSticks · Jan 21, 2022

I have been using this.

Capt KO · Jan 21, 2022

Same as you bought for 2 years without problems. If storing for long periods, I remove the battery as others said. No warping of blades that I’ve noticed. Beats not having.

spsphotos · Jan 21, 2022

Rick B. said:
I have some other aftermarket ones for my MA2. I leave a battery in just in case I want to fly quickly...I have not run into any issues with the AC or the props. I just feel more comfortable with the props secure in the hard case I keep the AC in.

Does it really save all that much time. Takes 2 secs to slap the battery in.

spsphotos · Jan 21, 2022

I have a velcro strap. Works fine and because I control tension does not put undo stress on the props.

Joethedrone · Jan 21, 2022

Just use loose fitting rubber bands, often found on the floor left by your local postal service. I’ve only ever used them to hold props and never had any distortion issues whatsoever.

Deleted member 103366 · Jan 21, 2022

Joethedrone said:
often found on the floor left by your local postal service

I thought I was the only one who gathered those from my doorstep etc. very handy at times they are too.

Greasy · Jan 21, 2022

I just use a Velcro strap that way I can control the tension on the props and get it in the bag easily!
Around $2 at Dollar General lol

hiflyer201 · Jan 21, 2022

I have them and used them a couple of times, but I would rather just take the very slight precaution of fitting them smoothly into the flymore bag. Just too much fiddling with the straps and I don't like the extra tension no matter how slight.

twickers14 · Jan 21, 2022

Joethedrone said:
Just use loose fitting rubber bands, often found on the floor left by your local postal service. I’ve only ever used them to hold props and never had any distortion issues whatsoever.

If we ever see a postman again. 2 wks since our last delivery! Good advice thanks.

twickers14 · Jan 21, 2022

Thanks everyone. A very helpful range of responses and as you’d expect on this Forum all totally practical and sensible. I shall hang onto the kit but as mentioned by one or two of you I shall pick and choose when to use them. Certainly for our planned visit to the US shortly. They are on now but it was just too cold to fit them outside when I flew this morning-pic attached. Too fiddly so MA2 sat lose on the floor behind the back seat of the car! This is a pic of Nailsworth in the Cotswolds here and one of the cars in the lot is mine-Mrs Twickers and yours truly small dots behind it!