Swapping out Motors

[richardhurst]

Hi, what's the process if I wanted to put the newer motors onto my P3A, is it a complicated procedure, soldering etc?

 

[bbfpv]

Hi, what's the process if I wanted to put the newer motors onto my P3A, is it a complicated procedure, soldering etc?

Yes. And for what? There is no gain by replacing the motors.

 

[richardhurst]

I have the original W322 model and was under the understanding (right or wrong) that with the newer firmware 1.6 it puts a lot more stress on the older motors due to changes in values

 

[bbfpv]

Where'd you read that?

 

[happydays]

Leave it as it is. You will gain nothing by replacing motors.

 

[rhoffart]

Leave it as it is. You will gain nothing by replacing motors.

Ditto ... If it flies, go fly it and don't listen to all this nonsense.

 

[rockydog]

If you change the motors, you'll have to buy a new motherboard as well (expensive) as the ESCs are different.

 

[richardhurst]

Leaving as is then guys. Thank you.

 

[alokbhargava]

I have the original W322 model and was under the understanding (right or wrong) that with the newer firmware 1.6 it puts a lot more stress on the older motors due to changes in values

You don't have to change motors. I have old motors and 1.6FW and face no issues whatsoever.

You should be careful while reading forum comments as many a times members express their feelings and imaginations which are far away from the real facts.

 

[CCDD]

If you're so concerned, just sell it and purchase a new one. I'm sure you've heard people say " don't fix what's not broken".

 

[KAOS Imagery]

My P3P is an original, pre ordered it when they were announced. 106 flights with original motors and latest firmware, no major issues. I am also fortunate, I have not experienced any stress cracks either.

 

[phantom13flyer]

There's quite a bit of proof that the new motors get about 2-3 more minutes of flight time and run cooler. And if you are running extra lipos you can stretch your flight up 5-6 minutes longer with the new motors compared to the old ones.

 

[phantom13flyer]

DJI Phantom 3 Professional battery comparison sheet - Google Sheets

 

[phantom13flyer]

This comparison sheet clearly shows how much better the new motors are !!!!

 

[phantom13flyer]

But swapping motors also involves swapping the main board as well and it cost $400 plus the cost of the motors . Probably cheaper to buy an advance for 799 and sell all the stuff you don't need like the controller , chsrger and battery .

 

[KyleMaxxUAV]

DJI Phantom 3 Professional battery comparison sheet - Google Sheets

Thanks for that !!! Nice to see some actual #s !!! I have one with the old and one with the new .. Prefer new .. But that's just my opinion


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[Dirty Bird]

You order the A motors *AND* a $400 A revision motherboard. A motor require new ESCs found on the new motherboard.

Hi, what's the process if I wanted to put the newer motors onto my P3A, is it a complicated procedure, soldering etc?