Propellers

[Conn]

Hi! I have a problem with one propeller that stuck after flaying. I have a phantom 3 pro.

 

[N017RW]

As in the motor is binding or seized, or the prop is stuck on the shaft?

 

[Conn]

It is stuck on the schaft. Is it possible to somehow olj it?

 

[N017RW]

The P3s use a composite hub (plastic like) to better grab the shaft to prevent it from spinning off in-flight due to the dynamic braking introduced with them.

You'll need to grab the motor bell (outrunner) with a strap wrench or other non-scratching device and unscrew the prop from it. Be very aware of the proper direction for removal as it may be clockwise depending on which motor it is.

 

[Conn]

Ok! Thank you for your answer!

 

[msinger]

The unlock symbol on the top of the prop shows you which direction the prop should be turned to remove it.

 

[solentlife]

In the box that P3 comes in ... is the motor hold tool to allow hard to unscrew props to be removed....

'misinger' post above shows it.

Nigel

 

[MapMaker53]

Just a heads up about this type of thing... My P2V+ had a hard to remove prop during my last assignment and the plastic center hub began slipping as I turned/unscrewed the prop while holding the motor still with the motor wrench. The white prop was actually turning while the plastic silver hub was not. I had to carefully saw a slot into the top of the plastic hub and turn it with a flat-head screw driver to remove it. That had never happened to me before -- and naturally I replaced it with a new prop.

 

[Conn]

I know about the holder that came with the drone. But it was not good enough to keep the motor from turning!

 

[solentlife]

Try putting a single layer of rough cloth between 'tool' and motor case ...

If the 'tool' cannot budge the prop - then something is wrong !

Nigel

 

[Conn]

Thanks for the tip I vill try that!