New firmware caused my shell to crack !
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Thanks ...I hadn't looked at the latest
I wonder if anyone has tested to see how that works.
It should be easy to hold the Phantom without props with motors running.
I have just tested after the update and can confirm the CSC takes 3 seconds to activate.
Imo if your in a tree or something, instant to 3 seconds isn't going to make a great deal of difference. The damage is already done.
Less accidental activations clearly over powers the Fact you might break a few props/overload a motor[emoji106]
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on my 4'th shell with my P3P.. one of the newer models with new motors and shell but still getting the cracks.. all 4 times fixed under warranty.. all they replaced each 4 times was the bottom part.. now guess what.. i have 2 cracks on the top shell so i need to open a case again for the 5th time. so sick of it.
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You might want to look into applying Plast-Aid to the shell. I put it on mine and so far so good. Cross my fingers [emoji12]
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Ive had my phantom for nearly a year, no problems at all. No cracks, no flyaways, nothing. Just lots of fun flying. I cant understand why so many people have problems. Maybe I'm just really lucky lol.
What kind of flying do you do? How do you store/transport your phantom? While i appreciate they are weak points could it be related. For example if you store it in a case with the props on with the lid closed, is the pressure of the case on the props putting undue stress on the chassis. If you have a sporty erratic flying style, the extra strain could cause this to happen. What you have to remember is technically, your aircraft is hanging in the air by the four screws in the bottom of the motors. So whatever is happening to the motors or props could be causing the fracturing at these points.
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The flying in main is fairly relaxed stuff, done a few high speed runs but thats it.
As for storage its in a case only for transport and the arms are not under any stress as its a DJI case.
Its on a table waiting for next charge / outing rest of time.
The early shells were prone to stress cracks but surprised at this one, especially after so long without problems and 3 arms as well.
As for storage its in a case only for transport and the arms are not under any stress as its a DJI case.
Its on a table waiting for next charge / outing rest of time.
The early shells were prone to stress cracks but surprised at this one, especially after so long without problems and 3 arms as well.
Injection molded components suffer from "knit lines" when plastic material flows around a pin and touch again behind it. This common problem can be strengthened by installing a Strong Arm before or after the crack appears; go to UAV Bits website for more information.
I don't understand this statement, the props attach to the motors, the motors in turn attach to the shell. Ergo, the tightness of the props has no effect on the shell. Loose props would be more of a problem due to unwanted vibration transmitting through the motor and shaft. Also risk of losing a prop in flight.
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Does not make sense, I hold the motor when putting on props, no force is applied to the shell.
firmware cracked the shell, that is unheard of. did you do any flips and rolls in the air.
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I have the same problem too, I even had a piece come off right wear your cracked are. After looking over the hole drone I found two cracks ran from the motors all the way to the battery.. it's going back to dji for new shell.
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