My biggest fear... has happened! HELP!!!

[Eddie258]

So today I was going to go for a flight and I noticed stress cracks under one motor.

I really don't want to spend a ton of money on repairs. Anyone know how much it would cost and how long for a return? I've heard of people using super glue and baking soda, it hardens like a rock. Should I try this? Anyone have any advice? Is it safe to fly? I wouldn't think so because it would get worse.

Please help!!!!!

Check these out. Worked great for me. Had stress cracks just like yours. Got some of these and have had no problems since. Just added to the same shell with the cracks. Great support. Strong Arm Reinforcement Plates

 

[hrosee]

I would just tape that cable up or put some silicone on it since the wire itself is ok and it's the camera. If you do want to replace the cable I believe you have to buy the entire set. I think this is it

DJI Phantom 3 Part #42 Cable Set(Pro/Adv) -US dealer

 

[wichkans]

I am one who strongly agrees that these cracks are the result of the strong performance of these drones, the motor put a lot of stresses at this mounting area, when we fly and stop the gps reacts quickly and the coptor stops on a dime .
When I do my replacement I will use the metal under motor support.

 

[Uncle Stumpy]

If I replace the bottom shell, do I need to replace the top too?

I would say only if the top shell is out of whack somehow. But if only the bottom shell was affected by the crash then only replace the bottom part.

 

[happydays]

I'd replace both.

 

[clicari]

Two part epoxy and thin strips of fiberglass, then sand it smooth if you want piece of mind. Not pretty but structurally sound.

 

[UpLift Aerial]

Thanks everyone. I ordered the shell, top and bottom, and legs all together. I may as well replace it all.

 

[UpLift Aerial]

I would say only if the top shell is out of whack somehow. But if only the bottom shell was affected by the crash then only replace the bottom part.

Ok. I didn't crash.

 

[bintangpradana]

Is it safe if I don't glue those cracks and continue my flight?

 

[royster]

I see super glue & baking soda mentioned, I;m assuming this is applied to fill exsisting cracks,
Is there a ratio of super glue to baking soda mix?
I;ve yet to see any cracks on my P3A, but its good to know a way to fill in cracks if they appear.
Would not JB weld (the one for plastics) be a more sturdy fix, I;ve used both metal & plastic JB weld, when dry JB is stronger than the surrounding material!

 

[UpLift Aerial]

Is it safe if I don't glue those cracks and continue my flight?

NO! Those cracks you should (I would recommend) replace the shell.

 

[UpLift Aerial]

So I just received the shell today. Can anyone confirm it is made by DJI? I just want to be sure.

The bottom shell is the old[emoji652]

This is a picture of the invoice he sent me. (I can't read Chinese, so if someone can tell what it says)

I haven't opened up the old yet so can't compare. Can anyone confirm it is made by DJI?



Thanks,
Ty

 

[UpLift Aerial]

The only thing I can notice it this on the legs. (The old one is the left)

Notice the old one has the bump to go in the notch on the body, the new one does not. Not that that is a big deal it's just something I noticed. I can't seem to see anything else wrong with it.

 

[UpLift Aerial]

I also notice the vents, on the side of battery compartment. The new one has smaller than the old. The old seems to have the newer version of vents and the new seems to have older.