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Like some, maybe all drone pilots, particularly us newbies, we all get a little too close to stuff. Mea culpa. I had a brush with a few tree leaves or blades of grass or landed 1/2" short of a bannister and nicked the very ends and sometimes leading edges of prop blades. Being extra careful I dutifully changed out the props, largely because I'm unsure of my skill level and don't want to add an extra element of surprise and unpredictability to flying.
I'm holding one of the "damaged" props in my hand and can feel a slight burr on the very very tip of the propeller. The leading edge is fine. I've got a few other blades with similar condition.
Would I be asking for trouble if I carefully filed down the burr (on the very end) and put the blade back into service as a "spare" if ever needed?...
...What about the leading edge? If just nicked up a small amount, could one carefully smooth out the nicks taking care not to change the attack of the leading edge and likewise using it for a spare if needed?
I'm holding one of the "damaged" props in my hand and can feel a slight burr on the very very tip of the propeller. The leading edge is fine. I've got a few other blades with similar condition.
Would I be asking for trouble if I carefully filed down the burr (on the very end) and put the blade back into service as a "spare" if ever needed?...
...What about the leading edge? If just nicked up a small amount, could one carefully smooth out the nicks taking care not to change the attack of the leading edge and likewise using it for a spare if needed?