DJI F550 which replacement props?
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GotHeliRC
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Hi,
You can go with APC prop, but they need to be ream out to 8mm.
http://gothelirc.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=117&cat=APC+Props
Or Graupner 10 in prop, we are getting these in stock in 1 week.
We also have GemFan 10 carbon mix prop that can be ream out and at a good price.
http://gothelirc.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=115&cat=GF+Propellers
You can go with APC prop, but they need to be ream out to 8mm.
http://gothelirc.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=117&cat=APC+Props
Or Graupner 10 in prop, we are getting these in stock in 1 week.
We also have GemFan 10 carbon mix prop that can be ream out and at a good price.
http://gothelirc.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=115&cat=GF+Propellers
less balancing is needed.
RCNut
Member
The graupners are becoming the standard replacement for DJI props. They're very efficient and well balanced and they drop right onto the motor shaft. They're also much stiffer than the DJI 10" props so you'll find your F550 will feel much more stable with them. The only downside is they're expensive - but theyre worth it.
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eyeinthesky
Member
can you post a link when you have them in stock
hjls3
Member
Got Heli - and if you were running 4s would 10" heat up motor too much? What size would you suggest for F550 w/4s and stock motor, esc.
Simon Templar
Member
Everyone seems to have 10's...nobody has 8's. 9's also seem ubiquitous.....would they be a reasonable compromise?
Elliott000
Member
I had tried 9" graupners on my F550 w/ xaircraft gimbal and landing gear, wouldn't hover at midstick on 4s, my 450 9" on 4s and its nice and fast, i fly it in atti because manual is stupid fast lol
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I put some Graupner 10 x 5's on my F550 and flew it for the first time yesterday. It flew pretty much the same (in my very limited experience) in that the control response seemed to be much the same and it hovered with the same power settings .... 50%. It also seemed to be a bit quieter but the biggest difference was that I think I'm getting a longer flight time. The lipo is new so it may be getting better with the first few charges but the first couple of flights (DJI 10" props) I was getting just over five minutes, yesterday (Graupners) I was manoeuvring quite a bit more than the previous flights but I got a bit over seven minutes easily.
All done with a 4S 3300 mah battery.
All done with a 4S 3300 mah battery.
when i went from stock to the graupners 10's the quad seemed to fly more like it did with the 8's, more responsive, etc.
im also running an f450 with 2814 motors, and its alot quieter then the stock dji's higher speed, etc.
also part of the hovering at midstick, for me it had more to do with verifying that in the software when the throttle was at midstick, the software said the same.
im also running an f450 with 2814 motors, and its alot quieter then the stock dji's higher speed, etc.
also part of the hovering at midstick, for me it had more to do with verifying that in the software when the throttle was at midstick, the software said the same.
UAVproducts
Formerly DJIUSA
Yes, I switched over from DJI 10" to Graupner 10". This is on a F550 with the Av130 (soon to have the RSGS I'll pick up at NAB next week). With the Graupners its much quieter, smoother and the DJI motors come down cold to the touch. I had no issues with the DJI 10" props besides the motors seemed to run a little warm. Not burning hot.
My auw with 4s 5000mah Turnigy pack is 5lbs 2oz (2325g). I get a solid 10mins and still have 20-25% left in the packs.
With the Sony NEX5n I was around 5lb 14oz (2665g). I'll do some flight test today with that and check duration. If I get anytime to fly instead working.
View attachment 3837
The simple isolator mount works amazing. As far as High Freq vibrations, they are gone and I'm very pleased with it.
I think this combo or Gary's GP mount are the way to go.
This pic is a couple weeks old. We have made some tweaks to since.
My auw with 4s 5000mah Turnigy pack is 5lbs 2oz (2325g). I get a solid 10mins and still have 20-25% left in the packs.
With the Sony NEX5n I was around 5lb 14oz (2665g). I'll do some flight test today with that and check duration. If I get anytime to fly instead working.
View attachment 3837
The simple isolator mount works amazing. As far as High Freq vibrations, they are gone and I'm very pleased with it.
I think this combo or Gary's GP mount are the way to go.
This pic is a couple weeks old. We have made some tweaks to since.
