Best propeller for smooth footage in Phantom v1

[janjo2013]

Hello, does anyone know which are best propellers to use with the phantom (1st version) for a smooth video footage? I don´t wan´t more time, not more lift, only smoother flight. Is there any better prop than the original ones?
Thank you very much!

 

[OI Photography]

The 8" props that come stock on the P1 are the most stable ones I've used on mine. If you haven't balanced your props yet I would definitely suggest that.

 

[janjo2013]

Thanks OI. Which balancer do you recommend?

Thanks again.

 

[OI Photography]

I use the common DuBro balancer and it's worked like a charm for me.

If you use the self-tightening version of the 8" props you'll want one of these rods for easy balancing, either on its own or in conjunction with a DuBro (I use them together): viewtopic.php?f=9&t=7036

 

[d4ddyo]

I never thought balancing props would make a difference until I started building my own multicopters and every prop I bought was grossly unbalanced.

The good news is that most stock props are fairly well balanced. That being said... once I started balancing DJI props I noticed a marked difference! Make sure you balance them correctly including the hub.

I use the scotch tape method for the props and a hot glue gun for the hub.

Watch the video on flitetest.com on prop balancing. I tried using CA glue and zip kicker for the hubs and what a nightmare. hot glue took a little getting used to but it's so much easier to undo if you mess up.