Reduced performance after blade strike?

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Had a minor blade strike in a pine tree. No crash, able to recover, but broken tip off one blade. Replaced props and inspected with no other apparent damage, no error codes and all normal systems, but aircraft seems a little sluggish on climb and acceleration now. Not as zippy as it once was.

Do motors need replacing after blade strikes? Or do blade strikes damage motors?

Thanks for any help.
 
Have you tried to recalibrate the IMU & Compass? I would try those 2 things first. It may have to be recalibrated since the collision. Not sure if it will help. But that's the earliest thing first. Good luck.
 
There’s no need to recal anything if it flies straight and stable.

No errors means no issues.

You say it ‘seems’ this or that but that’s not really meaningful.

I suspect it’s mostly in your head.
 
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