Remove stripped screws from drone propeller blades DJI Mini 3 Pro

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  • This video shows how to remove stripped screws that hold in the propeller blades on a DJI Mini 3 Pro drone. This may not be the best way and this may not be the only way, but it's the way that worked for me. Hope this helps and enjoy.

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  • @declanaplin1336
    @declanaplin1336 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Man, this video saved me, only took about a hour to fiddle the prop down enough to grab that screw head but man once I got it. I haven’t felt that happy in so long.

  • @jimapple944
    @jimapple944 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Don't care if you subscribe..." You are a breath of fresh air, sir. This is how TH-cam can actually work. Thanks for the help too - such a dumb design. Don't care if you like my comment. Kudos brother.

  • @classicjordz
    @classicjordz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You just saved my life man. Thank you 🙏 never been so happy to see a screw turn after hours of chiseling a piece of plastic. For those of you still trying, this works I promise

  • @PrincessAndJuan
    @PrincessAndJuan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You saved my ass! Fixed the drone 1hr before a wedding

  • @HealthyandHappyVietnamby-qv5qd
    @HealthyandHappyVietnamby-qv5qd ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. I wrecked my first drone yesterday in a cave in Thailand. Brooke all six propellers. Got all the screws out but one and it stripped.
    I actually thought about doing something like this, but I don’t think I would’ve tried it. Had I not seen it you’ve made it work first.
    Thank you so much.

  • @shouryateja
    @shouryateja 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You fucking saved my life bro. I can’t thank you enough. Took me less than 30 mins to fix 2 of my bad propellers. The stock screw driver that DJI includes is terrible and most of the screws got worn out and I couldn’t fly the drone for nearly 3 months. I am so relieved now. (Also a quick tip- use a pet nail grinder to sand off the excess plastic until the metal screw is exposed)

  • @mark12810
    @mark12810 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    First drone and I decided to hover it in the kitchen and it wouldn’t auto land so I pressed down and I bashed it of my table landing on the floor in the process braking two propellers 😢. Used the Dji screwdriver, first screw came out easily second one , stripped! this works good although all you need to do is work a way at the top plastic part instead of trying to remove the whole thing. Just enough to grab the head. A lot of people sending them of to Dji, I’d recommend doing it yourself as these screws are pretty shocking for a £900 drone and it’s bound to happen again even with a good screw driver. Great video thank you saved me a lot of stress !

  • @grv7070
    @grv7070 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This worked so well for me, the original screw driver itself was also messing up the screws, got myself a good precision set with solid bits and tried your method and worked perfectly! Thank you!

  • @vaderbloke
    @vaderbloke ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks for posting this. I used a very fine tipped temperature controlled soldering iron set at 700F to melt flats 180 degrees apart on the the prop plastic to give me access to the screw head; this let me use needle-nosed pliers to complete the job.

    • @jarretthuffin
      @jarretthuffin 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Now what about if the screw head is broken due to the fall? I broke the blade and it took the screw head with it

    • @vaderbloke
      @vaderbloke 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jarretthuffinIf a small amount of the shank is visible above the motor, I have been able to remove using small needle nose pliers and a lot of patience. It also helps to use a small screwdriver shaft to prevent the motor from turning.

  • @WudiPlays
    @WudiPlays ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lmao. Was watching your vod. Wife in the background says someone made a vod specifically for this???
    Appreciate you. Life saver!

  • @pieterdutoit5967
    @pieterdutoit5967 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you my friend goodness. After today in my eyes you are a drone professional 🎉🎉

  • @FZDRONEPHOTOGRAPHY
    @FZDRONEPHOTOGRAPHY 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    wow you saved me a headache, ty!

  • @marshalle.s.m.5578
    @marshalle.s.m.5578 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for posting this. I had a stripped screw but had not yet broken the propeller completely. After watching this I grabbed my Dremel and while Holding the prop I easily cut it off.then used needle nose pliers to simply back the screw out. Thank you very much for posting this and saving me trial and error.

  • @blu_flies
    @blu_flies ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ok so I had a stripped screw. I used a needle nose on the outside of the screw head and bammm came off nice and easy. No damage to the drone at all. Saved me. I thought I was going to have to send it off to DJI. The pliers go on the top of the screw head. As he said, understanding the anatomy of the set up helped. Save me!

  • @evanholbrook5812
    @evanholbrook5812 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After 10 minutes of "carving" I freed the stripped screw. Definitely leave this up!

  • @samiulhaq9895
    @samiulhaq9895 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    worked for me mate, thank you. crashed my drone from the 9th floor apartment it must have lost signal and it hit the side of the building and went down. two sets of propellers were damaged but decided to replace them all.

  • @airsearescueguy
    @airsearescueguy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was thinking of your approach but your video gave me confidence. Decided to try wire cutters instead of pliers and it worked great. Took less than 2 minutes as it just cut thru the prop.

  • @danny.nicholas
    @danny.nicholas ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your Video did help me remove the stripped screw! Thank you for taking the time to share!

  • @malcolmlewis9985
    @malcolmlewis9985 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    amazing vid, after two hours we finally got it to turn. THANK YOU!

  • @ANTHONYGCREATIVE
    @ANTHONYGCREATIVE หลายเดือนก่อน

    Saved me!!! Thanks so much. Brilliant.

  • @jamesclark4058
    @jamesclark4058 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your a modern day Hero!

  • @kchang57
    @kchang57 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Worked well! Thanks again 😊 I used a very sharp exactoblade to cut off the propeller

  • @FabsHF
    @FabsHF 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another one saved by this video! Forever grateful! Thanks for sharing this

  • @adrianbaldwin8832
    @adrianbaldwin8832 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vid sorted me right out👍

  • @SwampyDuckRidesAgain3636
    @SwampyDuckRidesAgain3636 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for this, all my screws will turn apart from two and yes those are the ones on a broken prop. Thought I was going to have to send my drone back but will try this now.
    Thanks so much for sharing, you’ve given me hood now.

  • @UghThemBiscuits
    @UghThemBiscuits 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Was hoping to find a video like this and i am so glad that I did. Just bought a mini three pro and the screw got stripped Was having the hardest time removing. Thank you for this.

  • @fernandojrb
    @fernandojrb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this video! I had to follow this in order to remove a stripped screw from my drone!

  • @user-cj9lf1yy5k
    @user-cj9lf1yy5k 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Worked beautifully. This really saved me. Thanks!

  • @obdtm
    @obdtm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks a million! You’re a legend and I love you ❤❤❤

  • @ashango8315
    @ashango8315 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless you and the guy at ace hardware 🙏🏽💪🏽

  • @nineeleven1911
    @nineeleven1911 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for the tips 😊 you saved my drone

  • @gregoryalbaugh9182
    @gregoryalbaugh9182 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!!!! Just had to do this with mine so thanks for posting this!!

  • @davaughncunningham7719
    @davaughncunningham7719 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a huge help, thank you!

  • @Oniskelis
    @Oniskelis 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are a lifesaver. Thank you.

  • @JourneywithBlackButterfly
    @JourneywithBlackButterfly ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much. This definitely helped me!

  • @deedeeanimalfarm
    @deedeeanimalfarm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a RIPPA of a video, thanks mate, saved me a lot of stress 🎉

  • @urbanevintner105
    @urbanevintner105 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tip. Thanks

  • @user-tb4mz9qv7p
    @user-tb4mz9qv7p 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks man helped me :)

  • @TwentyNineJP
    @TwentyNineJP ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks, this is a lifesaver!

  • @jamespayne321
    @jamespayne321 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video!! Thanks!!

  • @virajith724
    @virajith724 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thankyou so much mate. Really appreciate about the video

  • @tehvlb
    @tehvlb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank you brother

  • @michaelnelson7418
    @michaelnelson7418 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great post dude...I didnt think of that.....I was putting a wrap on my mini so was taking all props off...got ALL of them off except ONE! LOL stripped it! ARGH...but your video helped a ton!

  • @PattonDrewettSr
    @PattonDrewettSr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You da man!! Much appreciation!!!

  • @Georgeli123
    @Georgeli123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @MattApihh
    @MattApihh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you soooo much! Help me a lot. Those damn screw

  • @erniethecampervan3885
    @erniethecampervan3885 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you...had this same problem

  • @Marks_Vlogs
    @Marks_Vlogs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    literally had this problem.. i mean now!! i need a pliers

  • @dfostbeast4321
    @dfostbeast4321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    god send. thank you

  • @christobadiah
    @christobadiah ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much!

  • @fersatando
    @fersatando 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It worked!!! Mr you are a hero... Now I wana see your cape!!

  • @cats-uk
    @cats-uk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude thank you!!!!!

  • @spo72
    @spo72 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one thanks

  • @user-vl7gj4dh9v
    @user-vl7gj4dh9v ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate it man!

  • @tweetthechicken3870
    @tweetthechicken3870 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did a really similar thing but with wire cutters after watching this video

  • @MrAli171
    @MrAli171 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I used a fine point soldering iron to melt the plastic until screw head was visible and used small pointy pliers to remove it

  • @native707
    @native707 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks it works ...ya boyyyyyyyy

  • @gianisaerialuniverse-jn2np
    @gianisaerialuniverse-jn2np ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good take. That little tiny screwdriver it comes with may be the problem according to many. I have a 2.0 now but have not attempted this. Read its $80 to repair at DJIl Got an out now, thanks.

  • @native707
    @native707 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks

  • @h8shunlou
    @h8shunlou ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You probably don't care if I said thank you either but...THANK YOU

  • @schoonie3337
    @schoonie3337 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You saved me

  • @FabsHF
    @FabsHF 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just to let you people know, after removing following this advice and removing the screws, I wanted to make sure it wouldnt happen again. I bought quality Philips Screwdrivers PH00, PH000 and PH0000 and tried them. PH00 fits the best and it will be my choice to go. PH0000 is second best and is able to do the work. PH000 was the one where it didn't seem a good fit and probably would damage the screws if it is too tight.

  • @LivingInLowerAlabama
    @LivingInLowerAlabama ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I found that turning the screwdriver hard right, then left breaks the seal and comes right off.

  • @rideronboard
    @rideronboard 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thx bud

  • @andyvelez8947
    @andyvelez8947 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not a bad idea. I’ll try it if I give up on the stripped screw.

  • @stefantrojer6135
    @stefantrojer6135 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Top

  • @mark12810
    @mark12810 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh btw this is the easiest way in my opinion and is the best ,I do a lot of mountain biking so dealing with stripped screws is fairly common for me, I always say the best way to remove a dodgy screw is a good old set of pliers if possible. I don’t like the idea of using glue like a lot of people suggest near copper wires, and drilling a screw this size would be last resort for me. So no don’t take the video down it’s very useful

    • @nathanroberts4935
      @nathanroberts4935 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you have little propellers on your bike?

    • @mark12810
      @mark12810 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nathanroberts4935 no but same princable

  • @jarretthuffin
    @jarretthuffin 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unfortunately for me, my screw broke and the threaded part is stuck. Anyone know how to get that out or should I just contact DJI?

  • @lissiflores2262
    @lissiflores2262 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    everything looks legit only thing i realize is that CHIPPING from the propeller is going inside the copper wires thats only thing i would be concerned about for me. since i have one stripped screw from being impatient and not buying a better screwdriver at first/ cheers tho looks like i might try the drummel

  • @jeremybranco9747
    @jeremybranco9747 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I brought mine to my local fix a iPhone they work on screws all day 10 bucks

  • @relaxingrainrhythms9280
    @relaxingrainrhythms9280 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    my screw was stripped and the head broke off and now the screw is stuck inside the propeller. HELP

  • @PrebenNilsen-su7wd
    @PrebenNilsen-su7wd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    try hair dryer warm up the locktite on the screw , screw it out

  • @mr.incognito4719
    @mr.incognito4719 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am having the same problem right now... One came off easily, but the second one is like adamant not to be removed easily... Your way worked for you but I can't take such step... Don't want to HURT my drone :(

    • @RandyRTorres
      @RandyRTorres  ปีที่แล้ว

      You can do it. You won't hurt the drone 😁

    • @blu_flies
      @blu_flies ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just did it and caused no damage to my drone at all

  • @akash56579
    @akash56579 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My screw head broke and remaining left inside. Please advise

  • @ethanmietzner5218
    @ethanmietzner5218 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you unscrew it when the screw is already stripped though? I'm trying to use pliers to chip away at the blade but it won't seem to crack it enough so that I can remove the blade and then unscrew the stripped screw with the pliers.

    • @RandyRTorres
      @RandyRTorres  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You have to chip away at the blade enough to grab the head of the screw.... Once you grab the head of the screw, you just turn it with the pliers

    • @ethanmietzner5218
      @ethanmietzner5218 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RandyRTorres thanks for the quick reply! I'll definitely be taking this information for future use. I decided to return it and reorder a brand new Mini 3 pro since Amazon allows a 1 month replacement option. I also ordered a new screwdriver for future use. I really wish Dji made quick release propellers.

    • @blu_flies
      @blu_flies ปีที่แล้ว

      I did it with the blade still attached.

  • @squidboii
    @squidboii ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a genius. Post your PayPal email and I'll send you beer money.

  • @robertodalipaj4113
    @robertodalipaj4113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi everyone, like all of you, I too struggled a lot on finding the correct screwdriver size. I finally found it and wanted to share with you: it's the PH0, that's the one that worked fine to me and I didn't even need to find any workaround on pulling out the screw. I hope it hepls you!

    • @tntramzy12
      @tntramzy12 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No no no no no don't do this. It is ph000 and even then it is still hard