Ruined motors- Don't make this mistake!

[cruz_ctrl]

I was kicking myself for being an idiot but I now know that many people have made this same mistake.
When I installed prop guards I used the longer screws that came with the guards to attach them to the copter.
The other day I decided to fly without the prop guards and after removing them I reinserted the longer screws.
Big mistake! The longer screws went up into the motors and ruined the windings. I have now ordered new motors (say goodbye to $100).
Hopefully I will be airborn again in ten days or so.

Note: If you remove the prop guards, use the original short screws that came with the phantom to secure the motors.

Hopefully, this will help someone avoid a costly mistake.

 

[SeeUAV]

Hopefully getting these soon - might help out those who don't want to be using the prop guards all the time.
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=21089

 

[andersonpaac]

I was kicking myself for being an idiot but I now know that many people have made this same mistake.
When I installed prop guards I used the longer screws that came with the guards to attach them to the copter.
The other day I decided to fly without the prop guards and after removing them I reinserted the longer screws.
Big mistake! The longer screws went up into the motors and ruined the windings. I have now ordered new motors (say goodbye to $100).
Hopefully I will be airborn again in ten days or so.

Note: If you remove the prop guards, use the original short screws that came with the phantom to secure the motors.

Hopefully, this will help someone avoid a costly mistake.

That's an expensive mistake. Noted OP

 

[happydays]

It's a well documented issue, but not if you're new and haven't read that much.

 

[vortigern]

Big big tip leave the prop guards on so much safer.

 

[happydays]

Big big tip leave the prop guards on so much safer.

Hmm. Lots of debate on here. Many believe they contribute to Vortex Ring State.