DJI MINI 2 - Propeller replacement tutorial - Watch Before replacing!

[@NazwanJamal]

Good tutorial regarding the blade replacement. Really useful for beginner. Nice one buddy!! Cheers from Malaysia.. 🙂👍

[@2CatMedia]

Thamkyou naz

[@KennysTreeRemoval]

Thank you!

[@coldhandscalvin9036]

Yes finally after two bloody weeks it’s finally working I crashed my drone about 3 weeks ago pretty bad hit and window snapped a propeller and it the floor I got it all sorted and went to test fly it. And it wouldn’t get off the floor so I’m my 30 minute lunch break I came across this video and notice that he was talking about matching the propeller marks to the marks on the arms and realised that my back to legs had to be switched over and now I’m flying perfectly so thank you ❤

[@2CatMedia]

Glad it helped. Easy mistake to do

[@eyetolduso]

Thanks for the vids ordered my Mini 2 it should arrive today, I'm looking forward to it.

[@2CatMedia]

Great stuff DC, you won't regret it

[@Frank-uf2vn]

This is all great information to have when needed., I haven't yet flown my new DJI mini 2 SE 🎄but the research I have done tells me, the question of do you really need to change both props if only 1 has signs of damage? That could be a hand-over from the other DJI Mavic drones, as they have prop's which have blades connected to a common hub. It is possible to replace a blade on that type of hub, but not recommended, as it can weaken the prop. However, the Mini uses a different type of prop' set with individual blades. I'd expect the production quality to be more than sufficient to allow you to replace just the broken blade in a pair ... HOWEVER - if the drone has been in a position to damage one blade, it is highly likely that the second blade following close behind has also hit the obstacle (what-ever), and sustained damage. That's the logic in the 'replace both' argument. The bottom line is - are you prepared to lose your very $$$$ drone for a couple of dollars' worth of prop's??? I think it will always be wise to follow DJI's maintenance recommendation. people will also say that balance is the issue, if so why did DJI only send be 2 (props)one each of both rotations not all 8 props? doesn't seem like a smart thing to do seeing as how cheap everyone says they are, leading to the belief it's only a money grab! and if that all wasn't enough to blow your mind, try wrapping it around this......If you get a Propeller Overspeed Warning or RPM too fast message, (different terms for different drones) then the props may have warped and need to be replaced. they may all look perfectly fine so now you have to change all 8 of them? Oh well, have fun I know I will!

[@mikeanderson9266]

Thanks worked well! Took a bit longer than expected on the video to get to the point but was well done.

[@antonep4721]

Thanks u made it easy for me i have adhd amoung other learning disabilities thank u for making this video

[@2CatMedia]

Your welcome Antone, I have Asperger's , so I get you

[@djigeorgia1749]

Mini 2 is great drone ! I really love my bird :)

[@2CatMedia]

It is a great drone

[@silentwhite01]

Dude thanks❤❤❤❤A million times!

[@philwheeler7924]

Thanks! I messed up until I saw your video.

[@2CatMedia]

Glad I could help!

[@thomascourtney8756]

Hi Steve . Good Tutorial on Blade check and replacement . Thanks Steve Tommy Yorkshire 🙂👍✨🛰

[@Compuscience-Python-Prog-Exps]

I think of my drone props as AIR SCREWS. The flat edge of the prop does the cuts through the air, thus causing the drone to either fly up, down, left, right and yaw. I've been learning a lot about drones and it paid off, when I just bought a mini 2 drone and never ever crashed it at all. I flew it five times so far, but just in the back of my building parking lot, but enough to practice my drone flying skills. I LOVE MY MINI 2-:)

[@2CatMedia]

That's a great way to look at it. Glad you enjoying it

[@Compuscience-Python-Prog-Exps]

@@2CatMedia The Air Screw idea wasn't my saying, but props were once called Air Screws. They seem to screw into the air, much like real screws that screw into wood. I tried the Canadian Drone exam, but failed it twice. The first time, I reached 63 out of 65, the next time I did it. I only got 57 out of 65. That time I even cheated and still lost it. I won't try it a third time, all because you shouldn't have to learn how to fly an airplane to fly a small drone. But the IDIOTS out there made the drone laws too strict. I can fly my mini 2, but I can't use my prop guards for it. Too heavy under the drone laws. But I still fly around here and there. I don't go too high or too far, but enough that I can get away with it. I hope. So far, so good. lol Thanks for the reply xox

[@Kailombian1]

A big thank you from Seattle!

[@2CatMedia]

Your welcome kai

[@davebean2886]

Thanks for the thorough video.

[@mrherbie7353]

very good well done very helpfull

[@2CatMedia]

Thankyou mrherbie

[@timothycollins2989]

Great info for new drone owners. Thanks

[@2CatMedia]

Glad it helps. Thanks for watching Tim

[@_manoftruth]

Great video, thanks

[@2CatMedia]

Your welcome Luis

[@Coqui-Media]

Great vid. Thank you. Only omission was the loc tight which is recommended to avoid any moisture getting in and compromising the seal which does need to be pretty air-tight ;)

[@fredericgnoutou6139]

Thx was helpful,appreciate.

[@2CatMedia]

Your welcome Fred

[@JamesWestbrook-ze7ch]

Needed this! Thank you.

[@Blacksmith1967]

Very good tutorial👍🤟👌Thanks for sharing 😄

[@dennispittsley9718]

Looking good Steven

[@2CatMedia]

Thankyou Dennis

[@TrustVisuals]

Thanks for the video!

[@austinenterprise1440]

thanks

[@autisticdrone.]

A well presented video. I bought a mini 2 a few months ago, They blades look obvious how to change, but more confident after seeing it done. My Mavic Air 2 is a lot easier to change blades. I will subscribe to this channel.👍 I would keek All screws just in case I need then in future.

[@phillansticecardiff3948]

Useful tutorial Steve... i've learned a few things today! Cheers!

[@2CatMedia]

Your welcome Pete

[@dawndamico3355]

Very helpful and informative. Thank you

[@neuroniuans]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@2CatMedia]

Your welcome

[@mikesmith5983]

Nice tutorial man, thanks

[@2CatMedia]

Thankyou Mike

[@edgarloyola1626]

Don’t throw away the screws! You may need it for non-spinning projects!....at times small screws like these are hard to find☺️

[@2CatMedia]

Ha ha your right lol

[@lucienr]

Very useful for me. Thank you ! :)

[@2CatMedia]

Your welcome

[@borealjwff]

I had to replace three blades. Two on one rear arm and one on the other rear arm. I always visually check the screws to see if they are backing out. No problem yet.

[@2CatMedia]

They do advise to change them in pairs rather than single. But hopefully it shoukd be OK

[@laurencefegan1875]

Sounds loik yome a fella Yam-Yam, so it's bound ta be roight! :)

[@2CatMedia]

Lol, yes I am indeed.

[@hightekinc723]

Good job. Thank you!

[@notchism]

Props mate- good vid…

[@2CatMedia]

Thank you

[@tassiloerath413]

I see you upgraded from the HS 720 E nice to see. I have 1 question, what are the regulations regarding flying in the UK, example do you need a license to fly over 250 grams drone? Also I going back and forth on the mini2 and mavic 2s, the big reason at this time I'm leaning towards the mini is the fact of far less regulations here in Canada then the mavic 2s. The reason I hesitate on buying the mini 2 is well you guessed it, will there be a mini 3 with obstacle avoidance, if you had that would you still have crashed your drone in the first place? Just a point. As far as your video went, I liked it as it showed me something I didn't know. that was the lock tight on the screws so key note, buy from DJI and get the proper ones. Now what other drones do you fly and which one is your favourite?

[@2CatMedia]

Hi Tassilo, yes I'm glad I upgraded to the mini 2, I know there will be a mini 3 out soon but what can you do. I'm happy with mine at the moment. Yes thee are regs in UK. If it a non toy camera drone you still have to register it but if it over 250g you are limited in flying proximity to certain things. The mini 2 is great for being able to fly mostly anywhere. I fly the mini 2 and some indoor drones but I also started flying a bit if fpv. I currently got the emax tiny hawk 2 Freestyle. So that is interesting. I plan on going digital at some point though with them.

[@mracer8]

Unlike a full length prop. The mini use 2 seperate blade. One damage blade have no effect on the 2 nd bade balance etc. so imo you have no need to replace the other side if one is damage

[@eddiemiller9000]

Damn just swapped a blade not the pair. Now not sure which blade I replaced, it'll be fine I'm sure

[@2CatMedia]

Hi Eddie, yes I'm sure it will be but it just what they re commend.

[@Squatch_FERF]

great video, question though. so those little markings make it easier to identify which are the counterclockwise but my question is, do the little numbers have to match to the ones already on. example: Top Right/bottomLeft/ / top right says DJI E2 4726 FM// bottomLeft says DJI 04 4726 FM....so do the new propellers that are marked E2 go where the E2 props go? i know obvious Q but just double checking

[@2CatMedia]

Thankyou, you can do but as far as I am aware it makes no difference. I think they are there to make it simple but in fact you should be able to put any clockwise propeller on the top left or bottom right

[@Squatch_FERF]

@@2CatMedia thanks for the reply boss

[@t5jerry]

You can't beat a "quick feel" 🤭🤭🤭

[@2CatMedia]

That made me giggle

[@passkat]

You say replace both props,if i only replace one,would it not fly properly?

[@2CatMedia]

I say replace both so both are new, if one is undamaged then just replace the one.

[@mohammedkareem5004]

What will happen if I replace single propeller for example when i use all the dual propeller and I just have a single old one from each is that dangerous?

[@2CatMedia]

Hi Mohamed, you can use an old propeller as long as you have two of them on each motor and the correct ones. As long as they not damaged it should be fine

[@caalinAbyan]

I crashed my dhi mini2 last week can i change

[@tripodcatz5532]

Can you please start over from the beginning and explain it all again? The propeller thingy goes where?

[@TT-hi1qv]

Lol

[@rickracine9758]

ya had to replace my blades but whats not mentioned is in my case the screws wen in crooked and that can happen so i needed to do it over and over again

[@krapotkin71]

prop IN kinda describes what you trying to say really easy...

[@2CatMedia]

Ahh for the angle of the blade?

[@seanh6179]

How tight do you actually tighten them? It’s not easy to judge, wish we had mini torque wrenches lol

[@2CatMedia]

Hi Sean, just remember it's plastic so it's just tight enough that it stops moving. You don't need to force it once it stops put a little bit of pressure on it and that should be enough. Once it tight enough, You should be able to put the screw driver in the screw lightly and try to turn it with just the ends of your finger tips like you are just holding a pen with no effort and it should not turn. I know it can seem like it complicated but simply turn it gently till it stops then a little extra push and you done

[@billlawrence2572]

What type of thread lock do you use on the prop screws ? Thank You so much in advance.

[@2CatMedia]

Hi Bill, for the mini 2 you don't need it on the new screws as they have it on them already. Otherwise I use the brand locktite

[@thargor6750]

Blue loctite

[@optimixxx]

they are very thin, I replaced once mine and when I opened the plastic in which they stay as new with scissors, I accidentally cut the propellers tips ... careful with that, they are really thin and fragile.

[@2CatMedia]

Mine are fine, you sure you not on about the mavic mini 1, those were really thin. The mini 2 are more rigid. Also in defence of the mini 2 props, when I caught the chimney recently all I had was a slight crack in the propeller

[@optimixxx]

@@2CatMedia you did not get the message right, I cut the tips with the scissors by mistake, this could happen to any of us. the packaging of the new props makes it cut the tips if you are a bit clumsy like I was

[@2CatMedia]

Oh dear, not great for the props then. Easy on the scissors.

[@optimixxx]

@@2CatMedia the packaging is terrible, these are not supplements seeds that you take before flying the drone, the props are meant to be packaged properly, china cheap stuff

[@colinschrank5576]

I ended up hitting a tree and had to change my props but one screw did not want to come out and I tried everything and end up cutting the prop off to where the screw was exposed then had to use vice grips to take the screw out, now back out flying with no problems but the quick release props would be ideal.

[@2CatMedia]

Didn't know you could get quick release ones for mini 2?

[@colinschrank5576]

@@2CatMedia no you can't for the mini 2 but would be a great upgrade if they did, the little screws are a pain in the ass!

[@2CatMedia]

Oh sorry I re read your first post, you ment it would be good if they did them.

[@colinschrank5576]

@@2CatMedia ya it would be soooo much easier with the quick release props for sure.

[@user-SpiritualNoorani]

Hipl me Dji mini se sensor system error 8012

[@timt6860]

I don't see the thread lock on the new screws, is it there?

[@2CatMedia]

Should be, it is faint but should be just on the top area not the whole screw

[@dennispittsley9718]

I wish I purchased a dji I should have spent a couple of hundred more.

[@2CatMedia]

There is always time, consider this a practice run

[@dennispittsley9718]

Please help my hs720e will not hover in place. I have tried everting that I could do. Is it simply because its just a cheap drone ?

[@2CatMedia]

It should hover in place, unless there is issue with gps satellites or app. Maybe fully calibrate it.

[@dennispittsley9718]

It was the screws to the propellers a couple of them are extremely loose

[@2CatMedia]

Well it is always best to check your propellers in your pre flight check list

[@balimoon9617]

Is any locktite required?

[@2CatMedia]

No, as the new screws have some on them.

[@thomascourtney8756]

Hi Steve .. Tommy Yorkshire here .. Would love to have a day out with you Steve DJI Drone flying would make me more confidant out flying with you Steve . Don't want your full address Steve but a nearby post code would give me an idea how fare from me you live cheers Tommy Yorkshire 🙂👍✨🛰

[@2CatMedia]

Hi Tommy, once this lock down finishes we will certainly look at organising somthing. I live near Birmingham. If your in Yorkshire there are some great places up there to film.

[@thomascourtney8756]

@@2CatMedia Hi Steve yes there is some great outdoor spaces in Yorkshire ( North Yorkshire being the Best Steve ) . But I lived on the boarder with Lincolnshire and I have a Caravan near Skegness where I'm mostly there March to Oct . My Girlfriend lives in Kirton in Lindsey Lincolnshire so I'm here there and everywhere Steve . All the best from Tommy Yorkshire 🙂👍✨🛰

[@sonoman00ify]

You know what the problem is...nobody can make a simple God damn instructional video. Should take 1 minute. This prop hS this marking..put it here. DONE...No on and on we babble and never explain shit!

[@2CatMedia]

Then maybe you should make one yourself. The reason why there is additional info is because not everyone is like you. Some need extra details before they get it. There is a thing called skip forward and backwards. Maybe rather than slate people you do a video yourself. But Thank-you forvtaking the time to comment 🫡

[@andreistefan2167]

if u got a brain u need 2 minutes and no tutorial for the first time :))

[@2CatMedia]

Then why are you watching the tutorial lol. Pointless making that type of remark when you watched the tutorial