MULTIROTOR PROPS DISCUSSION

[roberto]

where are u guys buying the gemfan props. a saw some on goodluckbuy but I dontīt trust those guys.

[santiago404]

has anyone ever tryed these? or know anyone who did?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGYM7&P=7
and
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXVJ18&P=M

[mrdlg2u]

I have a set of these, they work... but there heavy.
But they will never break.

I am using the carbon fiber "GemFan" props from DJIUSA com. they are super light and strong. I am hoping they will get them back in stock soon.
I also like the Graupner E-prop they spin at a higher RPM.

Later,
Gundy

[santiago404]

Thanks mrdlg2u !

[NDw]

got to record an MK prop strike last weekend

That didn't break or chip the prop? The ones I use would have been in 100 pieces.

[roberto]

just a few scratches.

[santiago404]

I am in love with those Gemfans Gundy posted, they look awessome!

[fixedwing71]

So why are the DJI props considered to be so bad? Are they severely out of balance? Fragile? Inefficient? My DJI FW450 will be here today and I planned on using the stock props. I'm going to balance them like I do all my props of course. Just curious as to why they are considered bad...

[santiago404]

The drama is because quite a few people had crashes with those props 10" or 8".
They just break in mid-air, no reason.

I contacted my supplier and they said that the crashes are caused due the heavy load on those rotors (fpv gear, cameras and whatnot).

[fixedwing71]

Ah okay, thanks. I don't plan on heavily loading mine... at least that's what I'm saying now. I'm assuming the 10" props are for 3s setups and the 8" props for 4s setups?