Syma 8 series prop guard mod

[billinpa]

I found that on less than perfect landings the props will hit the guards. I have a fix for this. The natural up bending at the mounting point is nice to look at but dysfunctional to a degree. I straightened mine by the following method"

Things needed:
1. toaster oven or similar metal rack
2. hair dryer that gets hot
3. heatproof platform, I used an electric stove burner cover
4. two spring clamps

Method:

Lay the prop guard on the platform surface, convex side, the top, facing UP
Lay the metal grate, rack directly over the prop guard
Clamp the grate down to flatten the prop guard
Go over the guard, through the grate, with the hair dryer, get it nice and hot. Two minutes is fine.
Get a cup of coffee
Let it cool
Remove clamps
Admire your flat prop guard

Bill in Pa
Syma X8C

 

[dragger201]

Hey Bill..............

I fly around a lot of old oaks. My second ever flight with my first quad(JJRC version of WLToys V686g) I had to climb one of those old oaks, shinny out a branch until I was sure it was gonna break if I went any further, then had to saw another branch, which ended up being the wrong one, sawed the right one finally, then had to make my way back down. This is the kinda adventures I no longer enjoy. I don't use prop guards any more. Oh, another way to do what you are trying to do..........just turn 'em upside down............