Future Support For Old Motor Quads?

Meta4 · Dec 4, 2015

bobmyers said:
Might be worth it to install some new motors-- is that a fact? If so, I will be ordering some new motors.

If you want to swap to new motors - you also have to swap the whole mainboard out.
The ESCs for the motors aren't compatible.
With the cost for a mainboard and 4 motor replacement, if you just had to have new motors, you'd probably be better off selling the old machine and buying a new one.

bobmyers · Dec 4, 2015

Meta4 said:
If you want to swap to new motors - you also have to swap the whole mainboard out.
The ESCs for the motors aren't compatible.

You are absolutely right-- forgot about that-- thanks!

phantom13flyer · Dec 4, 2015

I'm sending mine out on Monday for an upgrade. But its more than just motors its also the main board as well.

bobmyers · Dec 4, 2015

phantom13flyer said:
I'm sending mine out on Monday for an upgrade. But its more than just motors its also the main board as well.

Keep us posted on the differences when you test it out

Meta4 · Dec 4, 2015

Jedidroner said:
if they're not using the older style motors anymore, how long will they continue to produce the old board or warranty and replacement parts.. I plant to have this thing for a few years, so who's to say by the time the warranty runs out and it needs something, that parts will still be available.

They are still selling parts for Phantom 2 and even Phantom 1 so I wouldn't be worried about the P3 parts availability.
Parts are a nice little money earner and they've sold hundreds of thousands of P3s so there's a lot of money to be made supporting them.

phantom13flyer · Dec 4, 2015

I will keep you posted!!

Bigskyflyer · Dec 5, 2015

bobmyers said:
Might be worth it to install some new motors-- is that a fact? If so, I will be ordering some new motors.

Bob, I have one of each and have tested this several times and the difference that I have noticed is about 45 seconds to maybe a minute. My P3P with old motors also sounds a lot smoother. I don't have any problems with either but the difference I've noticed is marginal.

TheRealNick · Dec 5, 2015

Bigskyflyer said:
Bob, I have one of each and have tested this several times and the difference that I have noticed is about 45 seconds to maybe a minute. My P3P with old motors also sounds a lot smoother. I don't have any problems with either but the difference I've noticed is marginal.

Did you also try swapping the batteries or use the same battery for both? Lipo batteries loose capacity with every charge...so if the new one had the new battery that gives it an advantage...

Bigskyflyer · Dec 5, 2015

Bigskyflyer said:
Bob, I have one of each and have tested this several times and the difference that I have noticed is about 45 seconds to maybe a minute. My P3P with old motors also sounds a lot smoother. I don't have any problems with either but the difference I've noticed is marginal.

Same battery charged back to back.

phantom13flyer · Dec 5, 2015

I'm wanting a 30 min bird and I'm hoping with the new motors I can get there . Right now I'm at 26:34 minutes and landed with 17% battery . I think these motors will be just what I need.

TC Malker · Dec 5, 2015

phantom13flyer said:
New motors are getting about 2.5 mins more flight time!!

That's not true, stop spreading misinformation.

phantom13flyer · Dec 5, 2015

TC Malker said:
That's not true, stop spreading misinformation.

Maybe you should do some research!!!!!!! Lol Dual battery mod thread.
DJI Phantom 3 Professional battery comparison sheet - Google Sheets
Clownshoes lol

phantom13flyer · Dec 5, 2015

The new motors are getting 2.5 mins of flight time over the old motors. FACT!!!!!!

phantom13flyer · Dec 5, 2015

Don't worry there's plenty of real hobbyist here to do all the real work.

phantom13flyer · Dec 5, 2015

TC Malker said:
That's not true, stop spreading misinformation.

Lol!!!!! Its a FACT!!!!

phantom13flyer · Dec 5, 2015

TC Malker said:
You have the EXACT same chance of getting stress crack with the old or new motors. There is ZERO difference between old and new motors. Just go out and fly.

Stop spreading misinformation!!