Hey all, newbie here. I just got a P3 pro from a private seller. Flies fine, tested flew it etc. when I got it home, I noticed this motor was loose. There isn’t any damage that I’ve seen. The other motors are secure in their base. Any ideas? Thanks!
Loose right front motor
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Oso
Premium Pilot
Welcome to the forum!
My first guesses would be cracked motor mounts inside the shell, cracks around the motor mounts which could be seen from outside the shell, or just loose screws. My gut says its cracks since the P3 has been plagued by cracking.
Whatever it ends up being, obviously do not fly it again until you have it sorted out.
Also, if you are interested click here for some tips that I often share with new P3A/P3P owners.
Cheers!
My first guesses would be cracked motor mounts inside the shell, cracks around the motor mounts which could be seen from outside the shell, or just loose screws. My gut says its cracks since the P3 has been plagued by cracking.
Whatever it ends up being, obviously do not fly it again until you have it sorted out.
Also, if you are interested click here for some tips that I often share with new P3A/P3P owners.
Cheers!
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Oso
Premium Pilot
Hopefully you didn't reuse the same long screws after you removed the prop guards. Many people have unfortunately used the same long screws after removing prop guards, and the long screws have often damaged the windings inside of the motors. They then get only ESC errors when trying to start the props. This would not be a reason for a loose motor as you described, just something to be careful about. It's one of the tips in the link I gave you earlier.
RodPad
Premium Pilot
Also Welcome to the Forum!
If you didn't put the screws back in, then the motor would be loose?
The original screws were shorter, the prop guards came with the longer screws. If there are quick release prop guards some leave the brackets and don't use the guards to add strength to avoid cracking.
Try this search, it keep you busy.
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Rod
If you didn't put the screws back in, then the motor would be loose?
The original screws were shorter, the prop guards came with the longer screws. If there are quick release prop guards some leave the brackets and don't use the guards to add strength to avoid cracking.
Try this search, it keep you busy.
Search results for query: cracks
Rod
Oso
Premium Pilot
I was wondering the same. He said "The other motors are secure in their base," but also said that when he removed the props guards he, "just removed the mounts/screws, put them in a baggie and didn’t put any other screws in."
A bit confusing for my aged and sparse brain cells.
Lol. I feel silly now. Of course it would be loose. The previous owner gave me another bag with screws in it, I’ll check for shorter ones. Thanks for the info.Also Welcome to the Forum!
If you didn't put the screws back in, then the motor would be loose?
The original screws were shorter, the prop guards came with the longer screws. If there are quick release prop guards some leave the brackets and don't use the guards to add strength to avoid cracking.
Try this search, it keep you busy.
Search results for query: cracks
Rod
Well, that’s the thing. When I held the P3 upside down, only one motor seemed loose. I will check all 4 now.I was wondering the same. He said "The other motors are secure in their base," but also said that when he removed the props guards he, "just removed the mounts/screws, put them in a baggie and didn’t put any other screws in."
A bit confusing for my aged and sparse brain cells.
"IF".......that one motor got that loose during a flight....Sean Your very lucky that you never lost the drone in a really really bad crash !.......its good to check them tiny engine machine screws as preventive maintenance occasionally.... But Not to OVER tighten them !
Look what found in the “goodie bag” that came with the drone.
Now I REALLY feel silly lol. I think I’m fine. I’ll put these screws on and see how it goes. Thanks for all the help.
Now I REALLY feel silly lol. I think I’m fine. I’ll put these screws on and see how it goes. Thanks for all the help.
Certain threadlock compounds will eat the plastic, so choose carefully if you're using it anywhere near a phantom.
Good thing you didn't try to fly it before you came here. The motors would have been taking off all by themselves lol
RodPad
Premium Pilot
OMG, the guy took that much effort to label it. Maybe he made the long screw mistake himself.
Rod
Cobraray.......i sent you a message thru here....look upper right see the envelope....click on that for the message !
I went ahead and put the guard brackets back in. Everything seems ok, but I’m a little concerned the motors are in there slightly crooked. does anyone see that in this pic? Or are my eyes deceiving me?
There do not point straight up. This is how it should be. Fly Be Free
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