Phantom 3 advance question

TonyNI2013 · Mar 16, 2016

Hi guys I recently got a Phantom 3 Advanced after having serious range issues with the standard.

I am happy with everything bar one niggling problem. One of the screws that the propellors screw into won't allow me to "spin" the prop on then tighten. It has to be turned round a lot to get it to tighten if that makes sense? Just wondering what anyone's advice is. Makes putting the prop on and off a lot longer !

msinger · Mar 16, 2016

That's just how some of the props are made. The only thing you could really do is get a new set of props.

GimbleOut · Mar 16, 2016

I agree. I have the same......adds at least 10 seconds but worth the wait

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TonyNI2013 · Mar 16, 2016

I've tried different ones that came with it. So this isn't a problem as such?

msinger · Mar 16, 2016

Other people have mentioned it. I don't think it's something DJI will replace/repair, but you could ask them.

TonyNI2013 · Mar 16, 2016

Just tried one of the other props and it can spin into place a lot better. Must be the props!

On another note I don't know if I am imagining it but the advanced sounds different in the air to the standard I had, seems a little quieter or maybe it's my imagination. Also seems to hover more stable !

TonyNI2013 · Mar 16, 2016

I'm really happy I got the advanced, kinda glad the standard was faulty! I've caught the drone bug haha

msinger · Mar 16, 2016

Yep, it's a great bird

CaptainDrone798 · Mar 16, 2016

TonyNI2013 said:
Just tried one of the other props and it can spin into place a lot better. Must be the props!

On another note I don't know if I am imagining it but the advanced sounds different in the air to the standard I had, seems a little quieter or maybe it's my imagination. Also seems to hover more stable !

More satellites and a vision positioning system helps with hover. As for being more quiet... I would think they would be the same (same motors, props). If anything the Advanced motors have to spin a bit faster since it weighs more than the standard.