Props

[Tom Watson]

I read in the forum a week ago that said to use only genuine Mavic props. I had already bought 4 pairs from Amazon, the numbers stamped on the props are 8331F cw and 8331F,. Having seen the report i was leary of trying them out. After a day or two, i thought ok, take the quad in the back garden and see how it hovers 3 ft off the ground. No problems, then i sent it to 100 ft, and flew arround for 15 mins. Glad to report all was really good, no bucking or wobbling, so all in all glad to say Amazon is a safe place to buy non DJI props. Mine cost £8:50 for 2 pairs. Just thought i'd pass on the info.

 

[Former Member]

I read in the forum a week ago that said to use only genuine Mavic props. I had already bought 4 pairs from Amazon, the numbers stamped on the props are 8331F cw and 8331F,. Having seen the report i was leary of trying them out. After a day or two, i thought ok, take the quad in the back garden and see how it hovers 3 ft off the ground. No problems, then i sent it to 100 ft, and flew arround for 15 mins. Glad to report all was really good, no bucking or wobbling, so all in all glad to say Amazon is a safe place to buy non DJI props. Mine cost £8:50 for 2 pairs. Just thought i'd pass on the info.

Sometimes you have to really look closely at the props. If they have the DJI logo on them, and say 8331F, you might be good to go.

 

[brett8883]

Sometimes you have to really look closely at the props. If they have the DJI logo on them, and say 8331F, you might be good to go.

I’ll just add this applies to the Mavic Pro or MPP and NOT the Mavic 2. Just to help avoid confusion ?.

For the Mavic 2 you want to make sure they say 8743.

 

[Mossiback]

Counterfeit props can have anything stamped on them to make them look legit. For the small cost difference I would stick to genuine DJI (bought from DJI or an authorized seller) or Master Airscrew props.

 

[Former Member]

Counterfeit props can have anything stamped on them to make them look legit. For the small cost difference I would stick to genuine DJI (bought from DJI or an authorized seller) or Master Airscrew props.

Yes sir. But from what Ive seen, they wont go as far as actually copying the DJI logo, the just dont write anything. But, youre right, better safe than sorry.

 

[msinger]

Counterfeit props can have anything stamped on them to make them look legit

I've never seen any stamped with a DJI logo though. And it's also important to note that not all OEM DJI props are stamped with the DJI logo.

 

[Former Member]

I've never seen any stamped with a DJI logo though. And it's also important to note that not all OEM DJI props are stamped with the DJI logo.

Maybe you can provide some examples of props that werent.

 

[msinger]

Maybe you can provide some examples of props that werent.

Here you go:

 

[brett8883]

I think I need to let you guys know about Chinese manufacturing lingo.

OEM in China refers to a clone of the original. It’s the same in every way(supposedly) but not made by the original manufacturer. I know this is different from what OEM means with car parts or generally here in America but that’s how it works there. Either by mistranslation or misunderstanding they take OEM to mean “original manufacturer equivalent.”

When an item is mark “original” or “authentic” is what we would think of as OEM here in the States. Original or authentic means it is the original part made by the same company as the original.

 

[msinger]

OEM in China refers to a clone of the original

FWIW, when I say "OEM DJI", I mean a part sold by DJI.

 

[Former Member]

I think I need to let you guys know about Chinese manufacturing lingo.

OEM in China refers to a clone of the original. It’s the same in every way(supposedly) but not made by the original manufacturer. I know this is different from what OEM means with car parts or generally here in America but that’s how it works there. Either by mistranslation or misunderstanding they take OEM to mean “original manufacturer equivalent.”

When an item is mark “original” or “authentic” is what we would think of as OEM here in the States. Original or authentic means it is the original part made by the same company as the original.

Ive got one more word for you... and the Chinese are experts at it. Misrepresentation

Im not directing the following frustration at you, just the whole situation of not getting what a buyer thinks that he is paying for. You mentioned mistranslation, misunderstanding, but how about misrepresentation! Why does it always seem like the customer gets the short end of the stick? Why are we made to have to inspect the tiny little letters on these props to make sure they are OEM (Our unambiguous OEM, not Chinas version). Some companies thrive on ambiguity, deception or simple misrepresentation on Amazon and other non reliable sales media. They are called out when props or batteries fail, causing the drone to crash, and costing the owner his own money to repair.

DJI is a Chinese company, and although some people refer to the Chinese habit of piracy and misrepresentation as commonplace, DJI never seems to misrepresent their products. Of their many shortcomings, misrepresntation is not one, and that is a huge relief to me..

 

[Aether]

I think I need to let you guys know about Chinese manufacturing lingo.

OEM in China refers to a clone of the original. It’s the same in every way(supposedly) but not made by the original manufacturer. I know this is different from what OEM means with car parts or generally here in America but that’s how it works there. Either by mistranslation or misunderstanding they take OEM to mean “original manufacturer equivalent.”

When an item is mark “original” or “authentic” is what we would think of as OEM here in the States. Original or authentic means it is the original part made by the same company as the original.

Good to know... I’d say the Chinese obviously need to change their acronym because that makes absolutely no sense.

 

[FoxhallGH]

Just to put some accuracy back in this thread ... The 'International' [no - its not a Chinease term] description of OEM is as follows ... OEM = 'Original Equipment Manufacturer' ... It's a strange term, because it refers to a product that is manufactured by a third party, to be used in a product assembled / sold as a complete unit by another company. An example of this is a computer - where several manufacturers work under contracts to produce OEM items - e.g. Hard drives / Mother boards / RAM / Power Suplies / OS software - that are badged with the end-vendor's logo and sold in bulk to them to be assembled and then stamped with e.g. a Dell or HP logo on the box. If you need to e.g. buy a replacement power supply unit for your HP PC, you may choose to buy the OEM PSU from the HP dealer - or, you could buy the 500Watt generic PSU from your local computer shop (which may be cheaper and just as good!).

The OEM's don't usually sell their manufactured items directly, because they are usually 'factories' set up to make & ship specialist items in huge quantities. It's their customers that usually do the selling on to end-users (us).

In the case of a company advertising OEM prop's for DJI Mavic's - what they are presenting themselves as (which may or may not be fraudulent of course), is a manufacturer who sells product to DJI for inclusion in the manufacturing process of a complete packaged drone (so they must be OK - yes?? - Nooooooo ...).

Of course, the only way that you can tell for certain if that claim is true, is to have intimate knowledge of the DJI supply chain ...

The other thing that is interesting here , is that you could be buying from a genuine DJI OEM company, but be buying the quality control rejects that for some reason failed the checks that DJI insist all product goes through before shipment! That way the OEM company is technically telling the truth about their status, & getting a secondary income - but the end-user is getting second rate product.

 

[msinger]

In the case of a company advertising OEM prop's for DJI Mavic's - what they are presenting themselves as (which may or may not be fraudulent of course), is a manufacturer who sells product to DJI for inclusion in the manufacturing process of a complete packaged drone (so they must be OK - yes?? - Nooooooo ...).

Of course, the only way that you can tell for certain if that claim is true, is to have intimate knowledge of the DJI supply chain ...

The other thing that is interesting here , is that you could be buying from a genuine DJI OEM company, but be buying the quality control rejects that for some reason failed the checks that DJI insist all product goes through before shipment! That way the OEM company is technically telling the truth about their status, & getting a secondary income - but the end-user is getting second rate product.

When dealers/sellers advertise they are selling "OEM DJI" Mavic props, it means you will receive the same props you received in your Mavic drone box. It does not mean they are a manufacturer who sells products to DJI, etc. It seems you are really making this more complicated than it needs to be.

 

[FoxhallGH]

When dealers/sellers advertise they are selling "OEM DJI" Mavic props, it means you will receive the same props you received in your Mavic drone box. It does not mean they are a manufacturer who sells products to DJI, etc. It seems you are really making this more complicated than it needs to be.

Words mean what words mean Mr @msinger ... The bottom line is that DJI do NOT manufacture the prop's themselves (just like a car manufacturer doesn't make the tyres that go on their car on the production line). They buy the prop's in from approved and contracted manufacturers. Those Manufacturers then have the right to call the product they manufacture for DJI "OEM". Genuine OEM ends up on the boxed product (or is at least, produced to the same quality standards and with the same labelling as the boxed product!) ... My point is that unless you know who the genuine suppliers are to DJI, you are not going to know if the claim to being 'OEM' is true or not. "OEM" is not a specification - it's more like a 'status'.
If you simply 'trust' the OEM label without checking or knowing the providence, you are taking a big risk.

 

[msinger]

Words mean what words mean Mr @msinger ... The bottom line is that DJI do NOT manufacture the prop's themselves (just like a car manufacturer doesn't make the tyres that go on their car on the production line). They buy the prop's in from approved and contracted manufacturers. Those Manufacturers then have the right to call the product they manufacture for DJI "OEM". Genuine OEM ends up on the boxed product (or is at least, produced to the same quality standards and with the same labelling as the boxed product!) ... My point is that unless you know who the genuine suppliers are to DJI, you are not going to know if the claim to being 'OEM' is true or not. "OEM" is not a specification - it's more like a 'status'.
If you simply 'trust' the OEM label without checking or knowing the providence, you are taking a big risk.

We can agree to disagree if you'd like. I'm not really interested in continuing to discuss what "OEM" means outside the world of buying DJI accessories.

The important takeaway for everyone else reading along is that someone claiming to sell "OEM DJI" props (or other accessories) is claiming they are genuine DJI parts. If you have even the slightest inkling that the seller is lying, then it would be best to purchase from a reputable seller (like an authorized DJI dealer).

 

[Former Member]

Words mean what words mean Mr @msinger ... The bottom line is that DJI do NOT manufacture the prop's themselves (just like a car manufacturer doesn't make the tyres that go on their car on the production line). They buy the prop's in from approved and contracted manufacturers. Those Manufacturers then have the right to call the product they manufacture for DJI "OEM". Genuine OEM ends up on the boxed product (or is at least, produced to the same quality standards and with the same labelling as the boxed product!) ... My point is that unless you know who the genuine suppliers are to DJI, you are not going to know if the claim to being 'OEM' is true or not. "OEM" is not a specification - it's more like a 'status'.
If you simply 'trust' the OEM label without checking or knowing the providence, you are taking a big risk.

Great information as usual. Thank you.

 

[Starz]

I think the key words here are just what msinger has mentioned.
Authorized DJI dealer.
Any other source would be, and should be suspect.

 

[Former Member]

Just to put some accuracy back in this thread ... The 'International' [no - its not a Chinease term] description of OEM is as follows ... OEM = 'Original Equipment Manufacturer' ... It's a strange term, because it refers to a product that is manufactured by a third party, to be used in a product assembled / sold as a complete unit by another company. An example of this is a computer - where several manufacturers work under contracts to produce OEM items - e.g. Hard drives / Mother boards / RAM / Power Suplies / OS software - that are badged with the end-vendor's logo and sold in bulk to them to be assembled and then stamped with e.g. a Dell or HP logo on the box. If you need to e.g. buy a replacement power supply unit for your HP PC, you may choose to buy the OEM PSU from the HP dealer - or, you could buy the 500Watt generic PSU from your local computer shop (which may be cheaper and just as good!).

The OEM's don't usually sell their manufactured items directly, because they are usually 'factories' set up to make & ship specialist items in huge quantities. It's their customers that usually do the selling on to end-users (us).

In the case of a company advertising OEM prop's for DJI Mavic's - what they are presenting themselves as (which may or may not be fraudulent of course), is a manufacturer who sells product to DJI for inclusion in the manufacturing process of a complete packaged drone (so they must be OK - yes?? - Nooooooo ...).

Of course, the only way that you can tell for certain if that claim is true, is to have intimate knowledge of the DJI supply chain ...

The other thing that is interesting here , is that you could be buying from a genuine DJI OEM company, but be buying the quality control rejects that for some reason failed the checks that DJI insist all product goes through before shipment! That way the OEM company is technically telling the truth about their status, & getting a secondary income - but the end-user is getting second rate product.

Another interesting post. In the United States, they call those products "seconds" or irregulars. Yes they actually qualify as OEM but don't pass the quality standards. There are stores here that sell all kinds of clothing furniture and electronic's where you could save a lot of money but you have to understand that what you're buying didn't pass quality control for one reason or the other Even though they where the OEM badge.

 

[Former Member]

I think the key words here are just what msinger has mentioned.
Authorized DJI dealer.
Any other source would be, and should be suspect.

I'm afraid that's not going to protect a buyer either. I have seen many stores listed as authorized DJI dealers when they are in fact not.

Companies such as Best Buy and B and H photo are authorized resellers and I have faith and confidence that the product I buy from them will have been made by DJI. There is really no need to buy directly from DJI and pay their shipping rates when you could get perfectly good props from one of these other resellers for a lot less.