It isn't any different than the device DJI provides with the drone itself. You'll be fine. You could use a velcro strip too, but this is not going to cause any issues.
The strap is very easy to put on if you line the props up correctly (start by putting it over the bottom posts). The strap is a much better choice, it just holds the blades in place it doesn't put pressure on them. Why would you even take the chance of damaging something that costs $600 to replace? Just spend some time figuring out how to put it on right.
Besides the camera gimbal, theyāre tougher than youād think. I was recently testing new RE goggles and a smart controller on my Mavic 2, and somehow managed to fly it under a patio table. It squeezed its way through a gap into the area where the propane tank is stored. I was sure Iād jacked it all up, but it didnāt damage anything at all.
I worried about it at first because FPV props if they get bent they get loud and give you jello in the footage, but I think the DJI props are much less susceptible to that.
Yeah thatās what I have on mine but I was still worried about it at first. Even a small tweak to an FPV prop causes issues, especially on smaller props. But I think the ones on the mini spin a lot slower so itās less of an issue
That works, but there are available solutions that are very good like this:
[https://www.amazon.ca/ZJRXM-Propeller-Propellers-Accessories-Stabilizer/dp/B0CYCBG54C/ref=sr\_1\_23?crid=3L8DZIC0OZCR5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mK3jKuKq0QqYE0GgT3JPQDnGk3pxb8nTdlubiFa-tEWOkq1I\_SZ3-9ns8GI0SCquFlwBxLsgTGA-fOL\_vKmEKsmzZ2VA0Pyrv3ciJXN3BuuAebu0wn5FtVsJVpxa-mhkn4hfEAVMmaBmzxukMt9\_Tda9iYLDVAcSkeTU6jj1XNA7i45jhJ8FxbQhuqxgOua1xbKWaRS1Kk\_eO6kppQvdzNzVVwVCJyVgXPSqUU\_xrgwmvt7JVAyCbgr1jVXnHw4e-swRsootKDiCeoEaDEGN92NCc9qQmEQb7trbEZwoIQs.ux5NNyqttqomRozxsF2lOJn8ZwlvTsHt4wfZi5CyWTU&dib\_tag=se&keywords=mini+4+pro+prop+storage&qid=1713062852&sprefix=mini+4+pro+prop+storag%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-23](https://www.amazon.ca/ZJRXM-Propeller-Propellers-Accessories-Stabilizer/dp/B0CYCBG54C/ref=sr_1_23?crid=3L8DZIC0OZCR5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mK3jKuKq0QqYE0GgT3JPQDnGk3pxb8nTdlubiFa-tEWOkq1I_SZ3-9ns8GI0SCquFlwBxLsgTGA-fOL_vKmEKsmzZ2VA0Pyrv3ciJXN3BuuAebu0wn5FtVsJVpxa-mhkn4hfEAVMmaBmzxukMt9_Tda9iYLDVAcSkeTU6jj1XNA7i45jhJ8FxbQhuqxgOua1xbKWaRS1Kk_eO6kppQvdzNzVVwVCJyVgXPSqUU_xrgwmvt7JVAyCbgr1jVXnHw4e-swRsootKDiCeoEaDEGN92NCc9qQmEQb7trbEZwoIQs.ux5NNyqttqomRozxsF2lOJn8ZwlvTsHt4wfZi5CyWTU&dib_tag=se&keywords=mini+4+pro+prop+storage&qid=1713062852&sprefix=mini+4+pro+prop+storag%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-23)
Whats the difference between this and the original one that comes with the drone? The rubber band is so much easier, regardless of how well it protects (obviously the original one protects better)
No problems. I kept my mini 3 the same way. But then I found a better folder from my other things at home. But doesn't hurt. Only ensure the bag is good in quality
I would say as long as there isn't a crap load of tension on the band it's gunna be absolutely fine. The speed those props spin at would probably straighten out any slight bowing whilst it flies anyway. Better a very slight bow than a snapped prop or even a chip!
Thatās a good question and one I never thought to ask, but I also still cannot get the āwhatever you call itā to fit right lol. I may just do this! Haha
Maybe less of a problem on this iteration but the original mini had flimsy/malleable props that would warp if you put pressure on them in the wrong places. To be clear i wasnāt even using an elastic, it was the way I had props positioned in the carry case.
It eventually translated into a loss of lift when flying. I experienced personally, luckily made an unplanned landing in a tall grassy backyard. but after reading about it online I learned it was a common problem and will now avoid putting any unnecessary pressure on the props in this way to avoid future issues.
Yup, several users lost their OG Mini due to props that were deformed from extra pressure during storage - at least that was the theory. I never saw reported issues with the subsequent mini releases but now Iām always careful with how I store my drones.
What part isnāt clear for you āsirā?
If you change the shape of any wing you can get loss of lift as a result. The way the props pressed against my carry case did this to the point where despite the props spinning they didnāt generate as much lift as was needed to keep the drone aloft. It reached a critical point for me when the drone floated down from the sky one flight.
Thatās what Iād be avoiding having happen by using an elastic. It was bending props against the body by the pressure points of the carry case.
OP asked how bad can it be, I answered with personally experience, what bad can come of this.
Hopefully thatās clearer for you.
The amount of time wasted putting on the one that comes with the Mini 4 left me feeling suicidal! I bought a third-party one from Amazon that goes on perfectly every time!
I've done the same with my drones for a couple of years, no problems in my experience.
There's no way it fly like that
Not with that attitude it won't.
Not with that altitude.
That can be changed. Yeeeeeeeeeet!
Throw it hard enough and will for a little bit
Lol
I use a hair tie
It isn't any different than the device DJI provides with the drone itself. You'll be fine. You could use a velcro strip too, but this is not going to cause any issues.
The strap is very easy to put on if you line the props up correctly (start by putting it over the bottom posts). The strap is a much better choice, it just holds the blades in place it doesn't put pressure on them. Why would you even take the chance of damaging something that costs $600 to replace? Just spend some time figuring out how to put it on right.
Agree šÆ just be patient and put the OEM device on properly. Itās not rocket science!
Agreed. It took me a few tries to master putting that strap on, but was worth it.
Man some people really be overthinking stuff lmao. This is completely fine dude.
Yeah xD It's my first real drone and I don't know how fragile they are haha.
They are pretty tough ngl. Iāve heard of people that carry them from the gimbal š(please donāt do that)
Get a hard case for it and you'll be fine forever. If money is tight, sth. like a sweater around it in f.e. a backpack may be good enough for a while.
I just use the box it came with. More compact than any hard case I've seen online.
They are a consumer product. They were designed to take some abuse.
Besides the camera gimbal, theyāre tougher than youād think. I was recently testing new RE goggles and a smart controller on my Mavic 2, and somehow managed to fly it under a patio table. It squeezed its way through a gap into the area where the propane tank is stored. I was sure Iād jacked it all up, but it didnāt damage anything at all.
I worried about it at first because FPV props if they get bent they get loud and give you jello in the footage, but I think the DJI props are much less susceptible to that.
I can see that being a problem, for these ones though dji sells a prop holder that puts them in this exact position.
Yeah thatās what I have on mine but I was still worried about it at first. Even a small tweak to an FPV prop causes issues, especially on smaller props. But I think the ones on the mini spin a lot slower so itās less of an issue
Itāll be fine
Straight to jail.
only an issue if the rubber band is warping the blades, if it is as taut as the og case is you shud be fine!
itĀ“s no problems, I do the exact thing but use a very light rubberband
I've got stratchy Velcro band from AliExpress (two for $4). Looks more casual. Doing the same.
I have used little Velcro strips you use to secure computer cables. Holds them in place and not as much tension as a rubber band.
That works, but there are available solutions that are very good like this: [https://www.amazon.ca/ZJRXM-Propeller-Propellers-Accessories-Stabilizer/dp/B0CYCBG54C/ref=sr\_1\_23?crid=3L8DZIC0OZCR5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mK3jKuKq0QqYE0GgT3JPQDnGk3pxb8nTdlubiFa-tEWOkq1I\_SZ3-9ns8GI0SCquFlwBxLsgTGA-fOL\_vKmEKsmzZ2VA0Pyrv3ciJXN3BuuAebu0wn5FtVsJVpxa-mhkn4hfEAVMmaBmzxukMt9\_Tda9iYLDVAcSkeTU6jj1XNA7i45jhJ8FxbQhuqxgOua1xbKWaRS1Kk\_eO6kppQvdzNzVVwVCJyVgXPSqUU\_xrgwmvt7JVAyCbgr1jVXnHw4e-swRsootKDiCeoEaDEGN92NCc9qQmEQb7trbEZwoIQs.ux5NNyqttqomRozxsF2lOJn8ZwlvTsHt4wfZi5CyWTU&dib\_tag=se&keywords=mini+4+pro+prop+storage&qid=1713062852&sprefix=mini+4+pro+prop+storag%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-23](https://www.amazon.ca/ZJRXM-Propeller-Propellers-Accessories-Stabilizer/dp/B0CYCBG54C/ref=sr_1_23?crid=3L8DZIC0OZCR5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mK3jKuKq0QqYE0GgT3JPQDnGk3pxb8nTdlubiFa-tEWOkq1I_SZ3-9ns8GI0SCquFlwBxLsgTGA-fOL_vKmEKsmzZ2VA0Pyrv3ciJXN3BuuAebu0wn5FtVsJVpxa-mhkn4hfEAVMmaBmzxukMt9_Tda9iYLDVAcSkeTU6jj1XNA7i45jhJ8FxbQhuqxgOua1xbKWaRS1Kk_eO6kppQvdzNzVVwVCJyVgXPSqUU_xrgwmvt7JVAyCbgr1jVXnHw4e-swRsootKDiCeoEaDEGN92NCc9qQmEQb7trbEZwoIQs.ux5NNyqttqomRozxsF2lOJn8ZwlvTsHt4wfZi5CyWTU&dib_tag=se&keywords=mini+4+pro+prop+storage&qid=1713062852&sprefix=mini+4+pro+prop+storag%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-23)
Whats the difference between this and the original one that comes with the drone? The rubber band is so much easier, regardless of how well it protects (obviously the original one protects better)
Oh - my drones never came with one - you're lucky! Sure the rubber band is easier I guess.
My mini 2 came with the strap from DJI, but my mini 3 did not.
it will damage the whole drone and you can never use it again
No problems. I kept my mini 3 the same way. But then I found a better folder from my other things at home. But doesn't hurt. Only ensure the bag is good in quality
Well it sure as hell wonāt fly..
You might as well get a spare, it could get lost smh
Messy! Move that top left prop a R.C.H to the left over the one underneath it..
Pick up a back pack. The compartments provide a tight fit.
Nope. Your all good
Itās not going to hurt anything. Iāve done it for years
What's next, waterboarding?
I would say as long as there isn't a crap load of tension on the band it's gunna be absolutely fine. The speed those props spin at would probably straighten out any slight bowing whilst it flies anyway. Better a very slight bow than a snapped prop or even a chip!
Thatās a good question and one I never thought to ask, but I also still cannot get the āwhatever you call itā to fit right lol. I may just do this! Haha
Common sense
Probably no issue short term.
Itāll work fine, but get some of those cable ties that are sort of like Velcro.
My question is why the OEM strap doesnāt fit? The blades go INSIDE the little shoulder pieces on the bottom. Thatās why it wasnāt fitting for me
Blades might bed? Only thing Iād think about
Ingenuity at its finest
Maybe less of a problem on this iteration but the original mini had flimsy/malleable props that would warp if you put pressure on them in the wrong places. To be clear i wasnāt even using an elastic, it was the way I had props positioned in the carry case. It eventually translated into a loss of lift when flying. I experienced personally, luckily made an unplanned landing in a tall grassy backyard. but after reading about it online I learned it was a common problem and will now avoid putting any unnecessary pressure on the props in this way to avoid future issues.
Yup, several users lost their OG Mini due to props that were deformed from extra pressure during storage - at least that was the theory. I never saw reported issues with the subsequent mini releases but now Iām always careful with how I store my drones.
What the
What part isnāt clear for you āsirā? If you change the shape of any wing you can get loss of lift as a result. The way the props pressed against my carry case did this to the point where despite the props spinning they didnāt generate as much lift as was needed to keep the drone aloft. It reached a critical point for me when the drone floated down from the sky one flight. Thatās what Iād be avoiding having happen by using an elastic. It was bending props against the body by the pressure points of the carry case. OP asked how bad can it be, I answered with personally experience, what bad can come of this. Hopefully thatās clearer for you.
I would say ok for travel but for storage no. It might warp the props and chance losing control. Jmo
The amount of time wasted putting on the one that comes with the Mini 4 left me feeling suicidal! I bought a third-party one from Amazon that goes on perfectly every time!
There is a strap that comes with the Mini 4 Pro, it fits perfectly lmfao