Hi everyone. For Christmas I got a Propel Sky Master + FPV quadcopter and of course being my first time flying, I may have crashed a few (hundred) times. I have searched everywhere for replacement props and additional batteries, but they are very elusive, to the point where it's not even listed on Propel's website. I understand there may be universal props (not sure about batteries), but I have no idea which one to get, so I am enlisting some expert help from veterans of this hobby. I am attaching a few photos of the item so any help/info is super appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Propel Sky Master + FPV - Quadcopter Newbie, need guidance
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Jackson
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Those look like Syma X8 props. Are they about 9 1/8" long?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-x-CW-CCW-...309945?hash=item5d63eb17b9:g:4xoAAOSwgk1XFtS7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SYMA-Quadco...028431?hash=item465b460dcf:g:nq8AAOSwcUBYGC98
http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-x-CW-CCW-...309945?hash=item5d63eb17b9:g:4xoAAOSwgk1XFtS7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SYMA-Quadco...028431?hash=item465b460dcf:g:nq8AAOSwcUBYGC98
Hi Jackson, thanks for the response. Yes, the props are approximately 9" in length. But if you look at prop_bottom.jpg, it is not a hollow circle. It has notches that catches or fits over the propeller gear, so it would spin. Again I am no expert or remotely close, but do you think that gear (illustrated on the gear.jpg pic, which slides out easily btw) can be replaced and then I can use a different prop all together?
Yes! Very similar, minus the white plastic piece and pin that fits after putting in the propeller. But yes, the prop fits over that white "squarish" piece, and is held down by a cone that screws down holding the propeller in place. You my friend are awesome.
You're right. I may need glasses, lol. Thanks Holtneil.
So I was browsing through Amazon and saw THIS, but the specs say 8.5" in length and the ones I have for the Sky Master is 9", will this make any difference? Since this is a camera Quadcopter, I really don't care about speed, just lift and steadiness for taking outdoor videos. I also came across these tri blades for the copter, any idea if they help in any way?
Jackson
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9 1/8" (a tad over 9") is what I measured my actual X8 props at.
And FWIW I'd go for 2 colors. Black props tend to disappear, red or orange on the front will help a lot for orientation while flying.
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Noted. Thanks Jackson for the great insight and info. I will order a set on Amazon to test out, with the colors you recommended. Also, I wanted to know if a tri-blade would make any enhancements to the quad. Would it be steadier?0
That's a good question. I however I can't find any specs online for this quad, I am only going based on the ruler measurement of the current blade I have. The booklet it comes with does not help and don't give any specific info on the quad. This is the manual for it: https://fccid.io/document.php?id=3113371
As you can see it's pretty useless.