Repair with Attack (cyanoacrylate)

[HerManSoft]

Hi. a while ago, I had a bad fall from which I believed, to have come out unscathed.

unfortunately today, checking my Mavic a little, I realized that a camera anchor is broken, as in the photo.

If it is not replaceable, I thought of attaching it with cyanoacrylate (attack).

Do I have to unscrew the two screws of that exact cover?

Do you think the Mavic plastic is compatible with cyanoacrylate?

thank you

 

[AMann]

At first, I thought this “Attack!!” thread was about an angry neighbor or bird or something...

Contact @Thunderdrones for the best answer here...

 

[Thomas B]

At first, I thought this “Attack!!” thread was about an angry neighbor or bird or something...

You should contact @Thunderdrones for the best answer here...

Agree, he’ll know.
I personally would not use superglue.

 

[Former Member]

Thank you guys for mentioning me.

I never use CA on a drone. If you don't want to replace that part you can use some other type of adhesive such as epoxy.

If it were me, I would replace the part

 

[AMann]

...and Thunderdrones repairs/ sometimes sells spare parts!

Shameless plug

 

[AMann]

@Thunderdrones

Would it help make the glue stick better if he sands the plastic first? I do that with my repairs as well.

 

[HerManSoft]

@Thunderdrones

Would it help make the glue stick better if he sands the plastic first? I do that with my repairs as well.

Thank to all guys ..

tomorrow I remove the cover and see if it's a replaceable part.

If so (thunderdrones) if it is replaceable and you have it sent? I of channels I have very little for spare parts, maybe they could have from aliexpress joom Geek etc.

But in any case, I better open and if not disturbed put here.

thank you all..

you have my respect.

 

[Former Member]

@Thunderdrones

Would it help make the glue stick better if he sands the plastic first? I do that with my repairs as well.

Probably a flexible adhesive would be better.

 

[HerManSoft]

Probably a flexible adhesive would be better.

Can you tell from the picture if it's a replaceable part?

ok I'll see him tomorrow ...

but I'm curious.

To think that yesterday I flew and I didn't even notice it.

UFH! what anger though

I was convinced that I could never let it fall.

What do you say Thunder

according to your experience and photos ..

Is a separate part the one that holds the Gimball rubbers or is it part of the frame?

 

[HerManSoft]

Can you tell from the picture if it's a replaceable part?

ok I'll see him tomorrow ...

but I'm curious.

To think that yesterday I flew and I didn't even notice it.

UFH! what anger though

I was convinced that I could never let it fall.

What do you say Thunder

according to your experience and photos ..

Is a separate part the one that holds the Gimball rubbers or is it part of the frame?

Hi, today I wanted to open part of the body (see photo) to evaluate the damage and its repair.

To my surprise, one of the two bolts is filled in my opinion with hot glue or something similar.

Is this a normal thing?

I take it off with an exact pin?

thanks in advance for help.

(I prefer to ask for discounted things than to make mistakes)

Strangely enough, it is the only one that appears clogged.

I'm always lucky ;-)

The Drone had been purchased new from Mediaworld .. (sealed package), but a doubt arises, despite having opened all the seals of the package.

Whether it is something repaired and fixed with glue, or worse still a recycled return?

 

[HerManSoft]

Hi, today I wanted to open part of the body (see photo) to evaluate the damage and its repair.

To my surprise, one of the two bolts is filled in my opinion with hot glue or something similar.

Is this a normal thing?

I take it off with an exact pin?

thanks in advance for help.

(I prefer to ask for discounted things than to make mistakes)

Strangely enough, it is the only one that appears clogged.

I'm always lucky ;-)

The Drone had been purchased new from Mediaworld .. (sealed package), but a doubt arises, despite having opened all the seals of the package.

Whether it is something repaired and fixed with glue, or worse still a recycled return?

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Ok Ok it was just hot glue

 

[4wd]

I think the glue seal is so they can tell if you opened it for warranty.
No harm trying to stick that part, what's the worst could happen, it won't fall to the ground, just keep an eye on it.

 

[HerManSoft]

I think the glue seal is so they can tell if you opened it for warranty.
No harm trying to stick that part, what's the worst could happen, it won't fall to the ground, just keep an eye on it.

thanks 4wd ;-)
Well, the 2 Allen bolts are perfect (with thread lock)

the plastic part with two allen screws that supports the tires that cushion, probably takes off.

If you replace (and find) it is certainly a good thing, otherwise stick the broken piece, (if you stick it) I don't think it will last.

Tomorrow I look better, today I go to lunch with friends and prosecco, it doesn't help in precision work.

(but not even when flying) ;-)

greetings and good afternoon everyone.

 

[Former Member]

Im pretty sure that very few glues are going to be able to hold it on.

 

[MountainMan]

Cool post, felt like watching an episode of The Good Doctor especially with the drone upside down and spread eagle on the operating table. Thanks for sharing HMS.

 

[paulatkin73]

Can you tell from the picture if it's a replaceable part?

Is a separate part the one that holds the Gimball rubbers or is it part of the frame?

if part exists it will eventually show up here:
Buy Products Online from China Wholesalers at Aliexpress.com

but, i did not see anything like that and i looked up as well as from a first time i took this gimbal mount apart i was sure it will not survive even tiniest stress. it is just not a good design. all that plastic non-sense was supposed to be made at least of silumine if not titanium.

i you decide to glue it - you need a pro grade plastic welder, something similar to that:
Amazon.com: Bondic - Liquid Plastic Welder - LED UV Light Activated Bonding Tool - Waterproof and Heat Resistant Bond, Build, Fix, Fill Anything In Seconds. Starter Kit Includes Bonus Refill: Gateway

but one that actually works well. they exist, i just do not recall the name, glue compound they use is more toxic than a consumer one like above. ideal/simplest solution would be to 3d print that part, if anybody has the project or can measure and make it...

 

[AMann]

Theres one type of adhesive that might work - J-B Weld Plastic Bonder:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IBOK7FE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_z8HPCb3ZKZ4QE

 

[HerManSoft]

Theres one type of adhesive that might work - J-B Weld Plastic Bonder:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IBOK7FE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_z8HPCb3ZKZ4QE

I took this picture from the internet, unfortunately it seems to be a part of the frame, which fastens above and below, the 4 rubber pads that cushion.

I see while I search the internet, to try, first with glue.

I hope among those (glues) that you have recommended me, to find the ideal one.

Thank you

 

[Mavic 57]

If you can't get a replacement part and gluing is your only option, I would advise you cut two strips from a traditional razor blade and bridge across either side of the breakage to reinforce the glued joint. Glue the razor blade both sides of the repair.

The razor blade steel is very thin, very light and easy to cut with scissors. That would keep you flying until spares become available in the future.

 

[Mavic 57]

If you can't get a replacement part and gluing is your only option, I would advise you cut two strips from a traditional razor blade and bridge across either side of the breakage to reinforce the glued joint. Glue the razor blade both sides of the repair.

The razor blade steel is very thin, very light and easy to cut with scissors. That would keep you flying until spares become available in the future.

Hope my explanation was clear, I have drawn in red on the attached to illustrate.