Motor Covers for storage?

[juicedrummer]

I was wondering if anyone has purchased or found anything to use as a motor cover when the props are off and storing your drone in something other than the original case like a backpack case or something similar. Any ideas or should I 3D print some of my own?


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[glen e]

There are plenty of caps on the web , just keep looking around

 

[Neon Euc]

I got 4 for 99p comes from China but really useful.

Neon Euc

 

[Kirby Johnson]

You thinking something like the ones for the Mercury 2.4 EFI Bridgeports? Or maybe these?

 

[Kirby Johnson]

You thinking something like the ones for the Mercury 2.4 EFI Bridgeports? Or maybe these?

BTW...NOT mine.

 

[tcope]

I was wondering if anyone has purchased or found anything to use as a motor cover when the props are off and storing your drone in something other than the original case like a backpack case or something similar.

http://www.phantompilots.com/search/22231747/?q=motor+covers&o=relevance

 

[smiller]

What is the point of a motor cover? Stored under any halfway reasonable conditions I can't see them needing any special protection (?)

 

[Indiana Scott]

Sweet *** boat that would be a blast to drive!!!

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[juicedrummer]

What is the point of a motor cover? Stored under any halfway reasonable conditions I can't see them needing any special protection (?)

Mainly for hiking/traveling with it. Obviously as it sits in the foam case in my room I don't need them. I was thinking just extra layer of protection as it is work in a backpack case on hikes and traveling on a plane/through the airport


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[Kirby Johnson]

What is the point of a motor cover? Stored under any halfway reasonable conditions I can't see them needing any special protection (?)

Exactly. My point with the $100K worth of outboards---Motor covers--yes. Toy flying camera worth less than the fuel those things burn getting on plane--not so much.

 

[Kirby Johnson]

Sweet *** boat that would be a blast to drive!!!

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Yeah, I saw that on Google and just could not resist. 1750 Horsepower? Y I K E S

 

[Kirby Johnson]

Mainly for hiking/traveling with it. Obviously as it sits in the foam case in my room I don't need them. I was thinking just extra layer of protection as it is work in a backpack case on hikes and traveling on a plane/through the airport


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If you have the props off, maybe a ziplock sandwich bag?

 

[azgeek]

I just received a set of these:

4pcs Silicon Motor Protective Guard Caps Cover Accessories for DJI Phantom 2/3/4 | eBay

They fit ok but I'm not sure they are silicone. I put them on after a flight last night but took them off to allow the motors to cool a bit more. Put them back on this morning. I think they are ok but do add more steps in the process of getting the bird ready to fly.

Pretty cheap so if I lose them or otherwise toss them then it's not a big deal.

 

[Merobb61]

I use the plastic caps off water bottles. I drill a hole dead center the same size as the prop threads and just screw them on. They cover the motor tops perfectly

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[Neon Euc]

I wonder if these will work? [emoji23]

Neon Euc

 

[azgeek]

I wonder if these will work? [emoji23]View attachment 73080

Probably, but could be messy if you try using them more than once.

 

[With The Birds]

I wonder if these will work? [emoji23]View attachment 73080

Neon Euc

No.

Would make prop installation and removal problematic.

 

[brolland]

You thinking something like the ones for the Mercury 2.4 EFI Bridgeports? Or maybe these?

That's a lotta money perched there.


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[Kirby Johnson]

That's a lotta money perched there.


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I just looked them up $20,999 EACH. Yikes, and think what size the fuel line must be. Look like a garden hose.

 

[brolland]

I just looked them up $20,999 EACH. Yikes, and think what size the fuel line must be. Look like a garden hose.

Actually, they are priced right about the $28k range New for one with a 20" shaft. I have a 250 Yamaha/SHO on the back of my Ranger Bass Boat that would cost close to $24k to replace and mine only has 1 engine.

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