Avata propellers keep breaking

[solidhouse]

Hello everyone,

Is anyone else having issues with the Avata’s propellers breaking? It’s happened 3 different times to me while flying in manual mode. The propeller completely shears off from the shaft leaving only the screws behind. Does anyone know of some aftermarket propellers which may be stronger?

Thanks,

SH

 

[Kilrah]

No issues here, still on the original set even with several crashes getting stuff tangled into them.

 

[Barbara]

No issues here, but then I don't fly in manual mode.

 

[solidhouse]

No issues here, but then I don't fly in manual mode.

I’ve never had a prop break in N or S mode.

 

[BudWalker]

No issues here, still on the original set even with several crashes getting stuff tangled into them.

Same here. Maybe @solidhouse is a more daring or fearless pilot

 

[rktman]

Same. No failures in any mode.

 

[Moss Photography]

Hello everyone,

Is anyone else having issues with the Avata’s propellers breaking? It’s happened 3 different times to me while flying in manual mode. The propeller completely shears off from the shaft leaving only the screws behind. Does anyone know of some aftermarket propellers which may be stronger?

Thanks,

SH

Check the edges of the prop guards. One issue with the Avata is that the prop guards are malleable. If any of them are out of round, that may be causing the issue. If the inside edges of the guards are grooved, that would be another tell.

 

[joshingmonk]

I have had that happen once in manual mode. I replaced it and no problems as of yet. But I did try master airscrew 4 blade set they seem to be good they run alot more quite. No more power or speed but they feel stronger then stock.

 

[careless]

I use Master Airscrews 3- blade props and have no problems and the sound is not that loud. Best $14.95 I've spent on props

 

[joshingmonk]

Check the edges of the prop guards. One issue with the Avata is that the prop guards are malleable. If any of them are out of round, that may be causing the issue. If the inside edges of the guards are grooved, that would be another tell.

Thats a good idea of were to start

 

[Deleted member 10023]

Something would have to get stuck in the prop or an impact cause the prop to impact the guard to cause that. It's better the prop shear off than the motor fry itself because it could not move. Any t-mount prop would do this under locked rotor conditions.

 

[Fpvbefokt]

Shawn from drone photography or similar YouTube site just published a video where he clearly shows the prop has broken in half just before his drone hits the water, not recovered.
He was in sports mode, the drone had about 20 flights, and still had the original props.
He can't explain why, not a bird strike, overtightened or blade hitting something and breaking. Seems they break in the middle.

 

[Deleted member 10023]

Shawn from drone photography or similar YouTube site just published a video where he clearly shows the prop has broken in half just before his drone hits the water, not recovered.
He was in sports mode, the drone had about 20 flights, and still had the original props.
He can't explain why, not a bird strike, overtightened or blade hitting something and breaking. Seems they break in the middle.

I have two fpv drones in addition to the Avata with t mount props. I have busted props off of both of them. My cinelog 20, something got stuck in the prop and locked it up. My ducted green hornet, I smacked a wall and the duct contacted a prop and at high speed the impact was enough to lock the prop up and rip off the prop.

Looking at the Air Photography video I'm guessing that was a rear prop considering the drone would have been pitched forward. There's a chance the SD card door was not properly seated and opened during flight. That would be enough to bind up a prop.

 

[Fpvbefokt]

Air photography, thanks. Good call, he has pretty large fingers, so possibly the door.

 

[Fpvbefokt]

No, bad call after rethink. The broken prop in Air Photography came from the RHS. On the Avata, the sd slot is on the left rear, so it can't be the door.

 

[TxarchDroneGuy]

Shawn from drone photography or similar YouTube site just published a video where he clearly shows the prop has broken in half just before his drone hits the water, not recovered.
He was in sports mode, the drone had about 20 flights, and still had the original props.
He can't explain why, not a bird strike, overtightened or blade hitting something and breaking. Seems they break in the middle.

In addition to Shawn, I’m aware of 3 other pilots whose drones crashed with the same original props sheared of just as described. I haven’t had any incidents, but have decided to install Masterair props. I’ve been flying drones since 2013, and have always recommended the OEM, but as a result of hearing and seeing the sheared props with the screws still attached, I’ve decided different in this case.

 

[GoodnNuff]

Ken Dono (OriginaldoBo) just did a live a live stream the other night on "Exploding Avata Props". It seems they are snapping right at the hub in midlight due to an apparent design flaw. He suggests replacing the OEM props with either MAS or Gemfan props.

 

[TxarchDroneGuy]

I know Ken, and respect his views. Russ with 51 Drones as well as Sean with Geeksvana, also have discussed the “exploding” props.

 

[rktman]

Just received the 3-blade MAS props yesterday evening, gonna give them a shot today!

 

[dewens]

Hello everyone,

Is anyone else having issues with the Avata’s propellers breaking? It’s happened 3 different times to me while flying in manual mode. The propeller completely shears off from the shaft leaving only the screws behind. Does anyone know of some aftermarket propellers which may be stronger?

Thanks,

SH

No, I have not had that issue