Screw Driver for props

Rchawks · 2024-10-27T07:26:04-0400

I've noticed in the unboxing videos that the props aren't preinstalled like the mavic air 2 or the m3p. So since the drone is from a larger class of drones has that made a difference using the supplied screwdriver? I've only had to replace the props once on the mm I used to have. Since the props are larger I'm wondering if the supplied screwdriver is of better quality.

Starz · 2024-10-27T08:18:29-0400

Air3S?

msinger · 2024-10-27T08:18:30-0400

Most DJI drones (including the Air 3S) don't require screws for attaching the props. Just push them on and twist like this:

Rchawks · 2024-10-27T08:34:45-0400

OK, didn't know that. Honestly, I've always taken off and landed on a mat and have never strayed from that so no problems with my props, except with the mm.

Erk1024 · 2024-10-27T09:08:50-0400

Rchawks said:
OK, didn't know that. Honestly, I've always taken off and landed on a mat and have never strayed from that so no problems with my props, except with the mm.

The Avata2 does have screws for it's props, btw. I think DJI was trying to make it consistent with other FPV drones. Or maybe these props are too small to make the other method practical. They include a tiny alan wrench for the screws. I'm guessing the new Neo also has them.

msinger · 2024-10-27T09:53:41-0400

Erk1024 said:
The Avata2 does have screws for it's props, btw. I think DJI was trying to make it consistent with other FPV drones. Or maybe these props are too small to make the other method practical. They include a tiny alan wrench for the screws. I'm guessing the new Neo also has them.

Yes, both of those drones use screws. I believe the OP is asking about the Air 3S though since this is in the Air 3S section of the forum.

Starz · 2024-10-27T09:55:34-0400

Erk1024 said:
tiny alan wrench

Pictures looks more like torx head style?

msinger · 2024-10-27T09:59:59-0400

Starz said:
Pictures looks more like torx head style?

1.5 mm hex

Rchawks · 2024-10-27T10:10:11-0400

Good to know about the Avata 2 though. I would have guess torx as well.

Rchawks · 2024-10-27T12:48:26-0400

I used to deal with small Allen Torx screws on a daily basis at work. Sometimes I had to check using a mag to be sure. Sometimes they become rounded slightly.

Starz · 2024-10-27T14:03:33-0400

Clarification.
Slight difference between what the OP pictured and a hex.
Good that DJI got away from the dreaded Phillips style.

msinger · 2024-10-27T14:22:46-0400

Starz said:
Clarification.
Slight difference between what the OP pictured and a hex.

Are you referring to the photo @Erk1024 posted? If so, it's indeed a 1.5 mm hex. I also own the Avata 2 and had no trouble using my 1.5 mm hex driver.

Starz · 2024-10-27T14:39:30-0400

Yes. If my eyes aren’t deceiving me, I see a little rounding of the corners in his picture. A hex style will not have rounded corners. A Torx will.
An allen style(hex)tool will in most case work in a Torx style screw or bolt.
A more close up picture of yours would help confirm what DJI is using.
I don’t have any DJI products that use screws to attach props especially with all the issues people were having trying to remove and reinstall them.

Rchawks · 2024-10-27T15:28:16-0400

Starz said:
Yes. If my eyes aren’t deceiving me, I see a little rounding of the corners in his picture. A hex style will not have rounded corners. A Torx will.
An allen style(hex)tool will in most case work in a Torx style screw or bolt.
A more close up picture of yours would help confirm what DJI is using.
I don’t have any DJI products that use screws to attach props especially with all the issues people were having trying to remove and reinstall them.

Yep.

Rchawks · 2024-10-27T15:31:04-0400

Drilling one out is always fun.

waynorth · 2024-10-27T15:35:51-0400

Starz said:
Yes. If my eyes aren’t deceiving me, I see a little rounding of the corners in his picture. A hex style will not have rounded corners. A Torx will.

I agree that the heads in the photo look like torx, not hex.