Prop Strap

[Hornet600]

Im looking for inspiration As there’s no official Prop Strap, what are people using.

 

[RUFFSTUFF]

Give it a minute. There will be.

 

[Torque]

I saw a post with photos on FB yesterday that stated the props sort of lock in place when folded correctly.
At the same time I've seen a few posts where people have said they've bent or snapped the props just removing the M3 from the shoulder bag.
Does anyone here know if the props actually lock in place (more like "are lightly held in place" as opposed to "locked")?

 

[mroek]

I saw a post with photos on FB yesterday that stated the props sort of lock in place when folded correctly.
At the same time I've seen a few posts where people have said they've bent or snapped the props just removing the M3 from the shoulder bag.
Does anyone here know if the props actually lock in place (more like "are lightly held in place" as opposed to "locked")?

Lightly held in place, absolutely not locked in any way.

 

[Torque]

Lightly held in place, absolutely not locked in any way.

So we will still need a strap/prop holder?

 

[mroek]

So we will still need a strap/prop holder?

Yes, I'd say so. I have been thinking about designing a custom 3D-printed prop protector, but I guess a rubber band might also do.

 

[twickers14]

Have to say that I bought a set of straps for my MA2 and haven’t used them. I felt, when I first had my MA2, that the props might get damaged if I failed to align everything perfectly before I inserted the craft into the case but I just took care to get everything all lined up and all been OK since. Having said that, they don’t cost a lot!

 

[Fell Wanderer]

Im looking for inspiration As there’s no official Prop Strap, what are people using.

I've ordered these off Ebay, cost £5.99. Must be from china as they are expected to be delivered by 17th June. Not sure whether I'm allowed to post the link but they are easily found by typing Mini 3 Pro.

 

[Fell Wanderer]

Does anyone here know if the props actually lock in place (more like "are lightly held in place" as opposed to "locked")?

The props are loose so you have to be careful when removing from bag or could easily get bent.

 

[diesel97]

you can get velcro in rolls that they use to tie down data cables, should work fine

 

[Captain Spock]

I use two thick width rubber bands - works fine

 

[AusGeoff]

you can get velcro in rolls that they use to tie down data cables, should work fine

That's what I'm doing. Working fine so far. Not making it tight, so much as keeping them snug against the fuselage.

 

[RUFFSTUFF]

This is great.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B3DWLPZY

 

[drwerner]

This is great.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B3DWLPZY

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I use this also - keeps th9ngs tidy and safe in my bag, it goes on and comes off easily

 

[anotherEd]

I use a velcro pants leg cuff/band for bicyclists on my MPZ. it’s wide and the elastic isn’t too tight on the props.

 

[RS Bush Pilot]

This is great.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B3DWLPZY

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The problem with this one is if you bought a Symic or similar hard case for the M3P, prop protector raises it up too high, when placed in the hard case, such that closing the lid puts a lot of pressure on the drone. I received this one yesterday, and it's going back on Monday.

 

[RUFFSTUFF]

The problem with this one is if you bought a Symic or similar hard case for the M3P, prop protector raises it up too high, when placed in the hard case, such that closing the lid puts a lot of pressure on the drone. I received this one yesterday, and it's going back on Monday.

Simply trim the foam...

 

[Frank Dracman]

3D print

DJI Mini 3 Prop protectors by Printcontrol

have fun

www.thingiverse.com

 

[RS Bush Pilot]

Simply trim the foam...

Nope. The drone is already bottomed out in the hard case. No foam there to trim; only a very thin (maybe 1/8" pad in the bottom of the case..

 

[RUFFSTUFF]

Nope. The drone is already bottomed out in the hard case. No foam there to trim; only a very thin (maybe 1/8" pad in the bottom of the case..

Then you definitely got the wrong case! It's just a Mini 3! Wow.