3DR Solo stock oem propellers

[Master_Yi]

I was scouting eBay to see what's going on and noticed that a pair of propellers are at least $20 bucks. Some as high as $60 - $70 bucks. That's nuts! I hope people are not dumb enough to spend that kind of money for OEM propellers. Good thing I stocked up when BB had them for $4/pair.

 

[jbrunel]

Nice you scored

 

[Jameson]

Master Yi, check out those for $17:
3DR Solo Propeller Upgrade - Master Airscrew 10x4.5 MR Propeller

Much better than the stock, not only with regard to the price

 

[AirricK]

Master Yi, check out those for $17:
3DR Solo Propeller Upgrade - Master Airscrew 10x4.5 MR Propeller

Much better than the stock, not only with regard to the price

I got my solo two days ago and have been trying to learn as much as possible. What makes these better than the stock props?

 

[Jameson]

I got my solo two days ago and have been trying to learn as much as possible. What makes these better than the stock props?

My experience so far is that Master Airscrew provide:
- better lift
- couple of minutes more flight time
- much lower noise compared with the stock and APC
- much, much better material which not only transfer all that power to the quad, but also is much more durable on crashes
- $17
- I think somebody noted that if you buy 2 sets you get free shipping

 

[AirricK]

Great info! Thanks!

 

[dhodgeh]

Thank for the info on the Master Airscrew props. I just flew my bird into a tree (100% dumb pilot error), and fortunately the only damage was a broken prop. While I did buy one set of extras when I bought my Solo, it's nice to know there are alternatives.

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[SARDG]

My experience so far is that Master Airscrew provide:
- better lift
- couple of minutes more flight time
- much lower noise compared with the stock and APC
- much, much better material which not only transfer all that power to the quad, but also is much more durable on crashes
- $17
- I think somebody noted that if you buy 2 sets you get free shipping

Though I've never flown MA props, I would be skeptical of that anecdotal statement claiming (essentially) 15% more flying time.

 

[Jameson]

Though I've never flown MA props, I would be skeptical of that anecdotal statement claiming (essentially) 15% more flying time.

Hi Sardg,
I would recommend to try them out.
I cannot estimate actual time difference as it is difficult to do the test in ideal conditions keeping everything else the same. But definitely I got longer flight time. It is aviation, 5% counts, 15% is extraordinary.

 

[SARDG]

Hi Sardg,
I would recommend to try them out.
I cannot estimate actual time difference as it is difficult to do the test in ideal conditions keeping everything else the same. But definitely I got longer flight time. It is aviation, 5% counts, 15% is extraordinary.

I think 15% would be extraordinary. That's why I was skeptical. Wouldn't mind trying MA but I bought quite a few stock props when 3DR had a BOGO sale several months ago.

 

[stanordave]

Just got my APC Solo props. They look fine. Come 2 to a package w/a nut insert so they can screw on. I won't try them until the others break but that may never happen (hopefully )

They were $6.45, here's a link to one of the set,
10x4.5MR(ST2A)

 

[jbrunel]

Just got my APC Solo props. They look fine. Come 2 to a package w/a nut insert so they can screw on. I won't try them until the others break but that may never happen (hopefully )

They were $6.45, here's a link to one of the set,
10x4.5MR(ST2A)

13.43 usps shipping for 2!!!

 

[jbrunel]

Master Yi, check out those for $17:
3DR Solo Propeller Upgrade - Master Airscrew 10x4.5 MR Propeller

Much better than the stock, not only with regard to the price

Do you know if these props will work with the Polar Pro prop guards?

 

[BigTulsa]

Do you know if these props will work with the Polar Pro prop guards?

I don't have them but if those prop guards are intended for use with the stock Solo propellers they should as the MA props are the exact same size.

 

[stanordave]

"13.43 usps shipping for 2!!!" wow!

I paid 10.73 shipping but I ordered 12 props, various sizes

 

[triggeraa]

I think 15% would be extraordinary. That's why I was skeptical. Wouldn't mind trying MA but I bought quite a few stock props when 3DR had a BOGO sale several months ago.

MA props have been show to pull less amps, so yes to added flight time.

 

[SARDG]

MA props have been show to pull less amps, so yes to added flight time.

15% less? Can you show me the measured comparison numbers?

 

[perplumblewintz]

Silly question, but do they take much more time to add and remove the props compared to the stock quick release? They look like the nuts might be self-tightening, so hopefully not a big deal.


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[BigTulsa]

Silly question, but do they take much more time to add and remove the props compared to the stock quick release? They look like the nuts might be self-tightening, so hopefully not a big deal.


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It takes a couple of installs to get used to doing them, but once you get it, they work fine. Seat the nut on top of the prop, put on motor shaft and start turning and it should work.

Edit: easiest way to make sure they get on tight is to turn the nut/prop combo while holding the motor bell still.

 

[Jameson]

15% less? Can you show me the measured comparison numbers?

Well the only info I found was here: MR - Drone Propellers – Master Airscrew
Not directly comparing with Solo or 10" props though

Almost misted them - you can download the full reports at the end of the page.