Replacing Motors

[WernerFarms9400T]

When should I replace the motors??? I just got an error message on the app while flying saying motor malfunction and when I land 2 of the 4 motors seem to quit quicker than the other 2 causing it to tip on its side. Also what tool set can I buy to help do maintenance on my drone??? I have a phantom 3 pro. Thanks!

 

[danny lewis]

Prop might be out of balance. Try a new set first

 

[WernerFarms9400T]

Ok

 

[WernerFarms9400T]

Out of balance props would cause the error message to come up???

 

[varangian]

Out of balance props would cause the error message to come up???

It might. I had an "escape error" message and DJI replaced a motor. I guess sometimes these messages are imprecise.

 

[kerrylaw7307]

When you land, are you holding only left stick back till motors stop? or doing a CSC? ( both sticks down and in? ) A CSC will cause a "tip over". Use first method only.

 

[WernerFarms9400T]

I landed it twice and yes I neglected to use the down on the left stick and instead used csc which caused the aircraft to tip both times while landing. Shortly afterwards I got the error message about a motor malfunction. Should I be replacing the motors??? I immediately got the aircraft shutdown once it tipped.

 

[chazz]

I cant really tell you if you should replace your motors or not but i jammed my props a few times and i only replaced one when the winding got burnt..It was a little darker then the rest...I never got an ESC error only the motor obstructed error...This tool set works for me
Shop Kobalt 51-Piece Screwdriver Bit Set at Lowes.com

I little bit of a pain to get into the deep holes with the socket extension to take off the top shell but it does fit..

 

[Tallyrver]

When the Phantom tipped,did the props hit? If so you would get a motor obstructed message. If you nicked your props you should replace them. Less then $10.00 for a new set.

 

[WernerFarms9400T]

When the Phantom tipped,did the props hit? If so you would get a motor obstructed message. If you nicked your props you should replace them. Less then $10.00 for a new set.

Yeah the two props hit the ground and prevented them from turning and thats when I immediately shut it down.

 

[kerrylaw7307]

These motors are brushless motors. They have to get pretty hot to "burn out". Sounds like you shut them off pretty fast. If they all start up and sound OK, I figure you are good to go. Just my 2¢ worth.

 

[WernerFarms9400T]

Yeah that is what I did last night. I put on new props since my carbon fiber ones were getting a little rough looking and I didn't want to fly it because of the wind but I just started the motors just to see what they sounded like and all sounded good!

 

[WernerFarms9400T]

Since I'm switching back to the original plastic white props and not carbon fiber ones what kind of battery drag difference am I gonna see?? I've heard there is some battery drag with standard props. I've always flown with carbon fiber up until this point.

 

[Airmunn]

I agree with just the left stick to stop the motors. Can't believe they have a CSC even suggested as choice. Good way to break a prop or two.