Recent content by tel7

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    P3A hairline cracks.

    OK - thanks.= shroppy. Looks as if my P3S doesn't come with a filter - just a cover, and even the cover is a pain to remove.
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    P3A hairline cracks.

    When you say a cracked lens cover, are you referring to the protector that you remove before flight? If so, I guess a crack doesn't really matter. Was the UV filter a substitute for it in any way? DId your P3A come with any kind of UV filter? (I've seen comments about the P3 "stock" filter...
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    Stress cracks

    Hi Craig, Which exact kit did you order (link please), would you recommend it, and does it seem to be working? I guess it's hard to tell without removing the plates to look under.
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    P3A hairline cracks.

    Hi shroppy, I'm in NZ and bought a P3S (refurbished) around June 2017 through **** Smith in Ausy and it came pre-fitted with a hairline crack through one of the motor screws (see pics attached). So I reported it within an hour of it being delivered, and **** Smith got it replaced under...
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    eBay Quick Release Prop Guards

    Hi again skeptic (and others), I see on the link you gave me, someone said "However, the P3 shell is polystyrene, not ABS or Polycarbonate...". Haven't been able to find anything to back that claim up yet. I didn't realise polystyrene could be so hard/strong. I'd be concerned that installing...
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    eBay Quick Release Prop Guards

    Thanks skeptic49. So the P3S shell is polystyrene? Have you had any cracking on yours?
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    eBay Quick Release Prop Guards

    Thanks skeptic49! What causes this dreaded cracking issue? And where can I read about it?
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    eBay Quick Release Prop Guards

    Thanks for the prompt response and answers, msinger! I'm aware of the guards with screw on bases. Do you know of any good guards which clip on/off without the screw-on base?
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    eBay Quick Release Prop Guards

    Hi all, I've just ordered a Phantom 3 Standard (refurbished). As I understand it, Phantoms don't come with prop guards (right?), but being a newbie I think I'll want them, and I don't want to pay the price of the DJI ones (+ expensive postage to NZ!). Do any of you have experience of any...