I've been very happy with my Phantom (original) drone but had an issue where the propellers were damaged. I tried finding replacement parts and ordered "9450 Self-tightening Propeller Blades" after being told they were compatible with the Phantom. They're not. Well, they're half compatible. The original Phantom's motors only have right-handed threaded axles. The props don't have threads, a standard nut holds them in place. Obviously I can't fly the drone with only two props. I managed to find one seller in China who had two pairs of props left and I've purchased them, so hopefully the props are good and I can fly my drone again. But I'm really worried that if anything happens, my $700 drone will be gounded beacuse I can't find a $7 part.
Does anybody still sell props for the original Phantom? This is my preferred solution.
I am looking into getting at least one set (2 each left and right handed rotors) for the original phantom one. They're the kind that slide on and are held on with capped nuts.
On a similar note: Would it be possible to retrofit the drone with a pair of left-handed threaded motors so that I could use the self-tightening props? I'm a bit adverse to taking it apart and swapping out parts but if it's otherwise going to be grounded it's worth a shot.
Any input is appreciated.
Does anybody still sell props for the original Phantom? This is my preferred solution.
I am looking into getting at least one set (2 each left and right handed rotors) for the original phantom one. They're the kind that slide on and are held on with capped nuts.
On a similar note: Would it be possible to retrofit the drone with a pair of left-handed threaded motors so that I could use the self-tightening props? I'm a bit adverse to taking it apart and swapping out parts but if it's otherwise going to be grounded it's worth a shot.
Any input is appreciated.