Aftermarket Prop Blades
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I wouldn't trust them.
I only use OEM parts for all my fleet.
If I get the MAS props after the enhancements are confirmed, I will replace the OEM right away. I don't personally see where I have to break or wear them out first. If MAS fails, then I can go back to OEM.
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After corresponding with Master Air Screw I was told that props for the Neo are under development, and would be available after testing.
So far, overall impressed with the quality of the stock Neo propellers. They seem to be durable. I occasionally check them under magnification for any stress lines developing around the hub area. Another reason why I will probably not even consider the MasterAirScrews. Designed for the Neo's power system. No stressing the ESC. In manual mode more agile and responsive than I can handle in tight environments.
Remember if trying out non OEM props to make sure you have the proper length and thread pitch mounting bolts. Which tends to be an issue when trying different makes and models. You end up with a collection of bolts and washers. At the point in time where I just want to keep it simple and just fly. No more tinkering. The design team at DJI have a better understanding of what's best.
Remember if trying out non OEM props to make sure you have the proper length and thread pitch mounting bolts. Which tends to be an issue when trying different makes and models. You end up with a collection of bolts and washers. At the point in time where I just want to keep it simple and just fly. No more tinkering. The design team at DJI have a better understanding of what's best.
They have an even better understanding of what's best for the BOM cost for a cheap drone; no way around they going to put the best available props for the drone out of the box. It gets the minimum cheapo that works.
Agree, not the "best" props. But functional. And overpriced.
DJI Ecosystem = pricey, proprietary, pita diy repair. Price we pay for fun.
Bit like the Neo MasterAirScrew. They know DJI users will purchase at their $13.99 price. Time will tell, but doubt if most will notice a difference. -2dB, most will not perceive. 6% improvement in flight times = less than a minute even in S mode. 200% faster acceleration? After being unimpressed with their $12.99 Avata2 MAS. Pass on the Neo MAS.
Bin full of Gemfan props of identical pitch, size, shape to the OEM Avata2 propellers. Paid less than $2/4 propellers. Thought I could use them when needing to replace the $9 OEMs. Almost a std T-mount. Bolts holes on the motor were just a fraction of a mm different spread
. First thought. DJI.....Needed a controller that allowed for manual mode. Limited to the DJI FPV RC3. Took an effort to hit purchase tab. $199 for input device. Not even a "real" Tx. Second thought. DJI....
Just life in the DJI Ecosystem. Accept or move on.
Well I tried some TEMU Neo props yesterday and flew with no problems at all, in perfect conditions went 890mts and RTH was great too, out again this morning and a bit of wind saw it perform just fine but was fighting the wind at 300mts then got High wind warning so bought it home no problem.
So yes I will keep useing them as at this stage they work fine, but I can tell you these little drones DONT LIKE WIND.
Oh on the safe side make sure you prop screws are still tight after your first flight..just in case as it only takes a couple to be loose to be erratic.
Have fun...I am.
Poorly made propellers that are off balance can be an issue. N and S modes stabilization probably can mask the issue. Used 2 blade HQ propellers on the old and now long gone 250 size quads. Even the HQ propellers were not "perfectly" balanced based on putting on the balancer. Some close enough. Other required tweaking. Manual mode flying. Difficult enough without adding another variable. Supposedly unbalanced propeller vibrations can loosen the mounting bolts.
Best to routinely check torque on prop mounting bolts.
First Neo manual mode flight in a breeze was more than interesting. Oscillating not really in control flight path. Later also discovered due to the mass relative to surface area running downwind a gust can push you upwards without any throttle or pitch input. Opposite going upwind when a gust hits. Not a good time to be skimming above the surface.
One of the reasons I hope if ever the next gen DJI FPV is a 249gm quad of similar size to the Neo. Might help with flying in a breeze.
Best to routinely check torque on prop mounting bolts.
First Neo manual mode flight in a breeze was more than interesting. Oscillating not really in control flight path. Later also discovered due to the mass relative to surface area running downwind a gust can push you upwards without any throttle or pitch input. Opposite going upwind when a gust hits. Not a good time to be skimming above the surface.
One of the reasons I hope if ever the next gen DJI FPV is a 249gm quad of similar size to the Neo. Might help with flying in a breeze.
Also now available on Amazon for those with amazon credit, amazon discounts, and/or free shipping, etc.
Inexpensive option are the GemFan D51s. 4 and 5 blade options. Multiple YTube "reviews" posted since the Neo was released. Speed limited in N and S modes no matter what brand, model propellers you use. IIRC, the difference was at most 1m/sec in S mode. Relative "loudness" differences seem minimal. More of difference in frequency.
None of the reviews viewed were "impressive". Do remember one reviewer noting more "wobble" using the D51s v. stock. Might make sense if the DJI tuning is specific enough for their OME propellers. Just watched a speed comparison video. Manual mode at max throttle. D51s were 3-5kph faster than the OEMs.
Just did a quick google. 4 sets of the D51-4(blade model) at amazon for $12.99. You need to use 1.2 x 6mm mounting bolts. Stock bolts are too short. Might consider after I run out of the stock replacement propellers.
Gale force gusts today. Guessing Neo would fly downwind with a +17m/sec tailwind relatively fast
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None of the reviews viewed were "impressive". Do remember one reviewer noting more "wobble" using the D51s v. stock. Might make sense if the DJI tuning is specific enough for their OME propellers. Just watched a speed comparison video. Manual mode at max throttle. D51s were 3-5kph faster than the OEMs.
Just did a quick google. 4 sets of the D51-4(blade model) at amazon for $12.99. You need to use 1.2 x 6mm mounting bolts. Stock bolts are too short. Might consider after I run out of the stock replacement propellers.
Gale force gusts today. Guessing Neo would fly downwind with a +17m/sec tailwind relatively fast
.Just so we are on the same page, did you have a link for the props on Amazon you can share?Inexpensive option are the GemFan D51s. 4 and 5 blade options. Multiple YTube "reviews" posted since the Neo was released. Speed limited in N and S modes no matter what brand, model propellers you use. IIRC, the difference was at most 1m/sec in S mode. Relative "loudness" differences seem minimal. More of difference in frequency.
None of the reviews viewed were "impressive". Do remember one reviewer noting more "wobble" using the D51s v. stock. Might make sense if the DJI tuning is specific enough for their OME propellers. Just watched a speed comparison video. Manual mode at max throttle. D51s were 3-5kph faster than the OEMs.
Just did a quick google. 4 sets of the D51-4(blade model) at amazon for $12.99. You need to use 1.2 x 6mm mounting bolts. Stock bolts are too short. Might consider after I run out of the stock replacement propellers.
Gale force gusts today. Guessing Neo would fly downwind with a +17m/sec tailwind relatively fast
I just google gem fan d51. 1st page of search in the "sponsor" header had the amazon offer. 1st page also listed a number of reputable sellers listing single sets in the $3.?? range. Option if you want to use the shorter stock mounting bolts would be the need to drill countersink hole in the prop hub.
Sticking with the stock props unless I run out before I can place a large enough order to DJI direct for free shipping. No 1.2 x 6mm bolts in my inventory of bolts. Probably just drill some counter sink holes. Have a mini drill press that holds an ancient Proxxon(similar to a Dremel) rotary tool. Makes life easy for drilling small precise holes.
