When to replace your props

[blackomega]

Is there a lifetime on the props like how many flight hours you should run until you change them?

Or do you just keep running them until you crash?

 

[msinger]

Since the props can become damaged even after one use, you should always check them before each flight to ensure they are not chipped, cracked, and/or showing signs of wear (especially around the center hub area). Replace each prop as soon as you notice anything like this.

 

[dylanthecat]

Or do you just keep running them until you crash?

This would be the best approach in order to keep your prop cost at an absolute minimum.

 

[Thomas B]

Be sure to inspect the clips that hold the props on the motors before each flight regardless of whether you store it with props on or off.

 

[dirkclod]

This would be the best approach in order to keep your prop cost at an absolute minimum.

lol ya think
I had a pair I thought were fine and had been flying with them. Just by chance I had one by the tip and kinda twisted it and there was a small crack about halfway down on the trailing side and was only about 1/4 " but you couldn't see it just to look or feel it .
Now I flex mine every now and then just to check .No idea what I had hit or what but was there.

 

[old man mavic]

there is no hard and fast rule on prop life ,just inspect them before each flight and keep them off the mav when not in use, if you take them off when not out flying it gives you a chance to check the hub lugs and check the motors at the same time do it as part of your after flight checks when you get home

 

[ff22]

Also, you might want to acquire a spare set or two. That way you are not left in the lurch if one fails or you inspect one and notice some damage but want to fly and have no spares around.