So, wanted to pass on some learning I have gained over time. Props. Why have so many.
Ya, break and replace, but why so many in our tool lunch box.
I put props into 4 categories.
1) Manufacturer (Length and Pitch): There is a huge difference and I have found that I use different ones dependent on the load I am carrying (battery size, go-pro etc) or the flying I want to do (FPV/ LOS Freestyle). The drone will handle very differently on prop changes both by a variation in the same manufacturer, or by different manufacturers. Find the ones you like for each scenario. I am big fan of 3 blade Cyclones.
2) New: Yup, no vibration and fly great---If Im trying to get stable go-pro footage or fly on rails for FPV this is it.
3) Semi-used: Scuffed/ tips worn etc. These are great for practice but even chewing the tips straight (yes literally) wont allow the drone to fly like new props.
4) Used Up: These are the props we save because you know they will lift the drone off the ground......I save them (like most people I think), but they are accumulating in my tool box like rabbits....I am working hard to understand that drone props are not ungodly priced and risking my >$100 drone on these is not worth it. Even worse, I found myself saving my semi-damaged heli props as they aint cheap.......really not smart. For those that fly heli,,,,,,you get it I'm sure.
Fly hard guys and gals.
Ya, break and replace, but why so many in our tool lunch box.
I put props into 4 categories.
1) Manufacturer (Length and Pitch): There is a huge difference and I have found that I use different ones dependent on the load I am carrying (battery size, go-pro etc) or the flying I want to do (FPV/ LOS Freestyle). The drone will handle very differently on prop changes both by a variation in the same manufacturer, or by different manufacturers. Find the ones you like for each scenario. I am big fan of 3 blade Cyclones.
2) New: Yup, no vibration and fly great---If Im trying to get stable go-pro footage or fly on rails for FPV this is it.
3) Semi-used: Scuffed/ tips worn etc. These are great for practice but even chewing the tips straight (yes literally) wont allow the drone to fly like new props.
4) Used Up: These are the props we save because you know they will lift the drone off the ground......I save them (like most people I think), but they are accumulating in my tool box like rabbits....I am working hard to understand that drone props are not ungodly priced and risking my >$100 drone on these is not worth it. Even worse, I found myself saving my semi-damaged heli props as they aint cheap.......really not smart. For those that fly heli,,,,,,you get it I'm sure.
Fly hard guys and gals.
