I just replaced mine after watching this video. So anyways, this worked for me. The spring rotates 180 degrees. You need to take the pliers and rotate only 90 degrees. I found that it does not matter if you rotate clockwise or counter clockwise. It creates tension and the spring will want to click back in position. Keep it that way. Insert it while the arm is opened somewhat in the middle. You will see that the alignment between the hinge and the plastic base of the arm is perfect in this position. Insert it and test it. It should click right away and hold the arm in position. Hope this helps
Think that's the key, because it's otherwise going to be preloaded with the arm in with the deployed or stow position. Need to set the spring right in the middle, and then it should be an easy drop in with the arm in the middle when installing it, without fighting the preload
You're an awesome person. I don't usually respond to comments and like comments but you, sir, are a saint. I hope you find a $20 bill on the ground later today
What if we swapped the mavic mini 2 arms on the original mini ?? Will the mavic mini have more stability due to the powerful ESCs ?? This question is just stuck in mind since when the mini 2 was launched. Please reply !!!! 🙏🏼
@@JoeDoesStuff got it! It was that little quarter turn as I'm pushing the bracket into place. You're a lifesaver-thank you for making the video and responding so quick! A+!!!!
To this old video. Don't turn it too many times without being seated in the arm. There is a a grest risk that it breaks, cause there is a risk of expanding that tiny metal cap around it.... and then it is broken.... it happened to me. Don't hold in the buttom with the plier like in the video, but in the top, cause that's where it will expand. It doesn't matter how the little black arm is positioned, you can turn it 180 without problems, there is no stop ore anything, it resets every time. What matters is how you position it in the arm, for it to work. Nothing else.
The following is applicable to the Mavic Mini, Mini2, Mavic 2 P/Z and likely any other DJI drones with the same type of cam mechanism pivoting the front arms. When removing or fitting the arm, position the arm at the 'tipping' point between springing open and springing shut, it will stick there if you get the position correct. The cam/pivot mechanism will then more or less drop out or in without any fiddling. DO NOT store, long term, the cam mechanism in that position, the position has the internal spring at maximum compression. Twist the cam mechanism one way or the other and let it spring to its desired position, this allows the spring to decompress. When re-positioning the cam mechanism there is NO need to grip the silver part of the mechanism in the jaws of a pair of pliers. Prior to refitting the arm drop the mechanism into the arm or the stub of the old arm and then grip the black base with the pliers and twist the arm or stub relative to the black bit. You will have much more control that way and NOT damage the silver bit. When the cam is in the 'stuck position' at the tipping point remove it from the arm, set it down carefully, so as not to jar it, refit the arm and drop the cam mechanism into place.
It could be a number of things. I would make sure the propellers are on correctly. Check that you have the hinges installed correctly, it should keep constant pressure on the arm. If it's the motor vibrating inside the arm housing it could be a loose screw on the motor.
Really I appreciate.
I don’t know why the other guys don’t explain this thing.
Thank you
LETS GO AFTER HOURS OF TRYING IT WORKED THANK YOU SO MUCH
I just replaced mine after watching this video. So anyways, this worked for me.
The spring rotates 180 degrees. You need to take the pliers and rotate only 90 degrees. I found that it does not matter if you rotate clockwise or counter clockwise. It creates tension and the spring will want to click back in position. Keep it that way. Insert it while the arm is opened somewhat in the middle. You will see that the alignment between the hinge and the plastic base of the arm is perfect in this position. Insert it and test it. It should click right away and hold the arm in position. Hope this helps
Think that's the key, because it's otherwise going to be preloaded with the arm in with the deployed or stow position. Need to set the spring right in the middle, and then it should be an easy drop in with the arm in the middle when installing it, without fighting the preload
flipping legend, ive been trying for about 2 hrs to do this, ta!
Lol thank you
Hats off to you good sir. I was on my 3rd video and your comment literally got me there on the first try. TYFYS
You're an awesome person. I don't usually respond to comments and like comments but you, sir, are a saint. I hope you find a $20 bill on the ground later today
I watched this video 5 time, till I got it. Thank you!
Thank you very much. I couldn't figure out why the arm wouldn't stay opened. You explained it clearly. I'm flying again.
Thanks Henry! Glad I could help.
Thank you. I had to replace the middle frame on my Air 2S and couldn't figure this out
Thanks Joe, did a successful repair by watching your previous video. Yeah this bit was the toughest part, got it after a few tries though.
That's great news Mark! Glad you got it figured out and I was able to help in some way.
Thanks a lot. You are going to save my day...
Great help, explained exactly how to fix the issue I was having 🙌🏼
Awesome thank for watching Grant!
I needed this video. Ten thumbs up 👍
Thank you sir!
What if we swapped the mavic mini 2 arms on the original mini ?? Will the mavic mini have more stability due to the powerful ESCs ?? This question is just stuck in mind since when the mini 2 was launched. Please reply !!!! 🙏🏼
Wow if only I found this video before I did this. I found having it in the closed position is easier but yeah what a pain
Can somehow show how this hinge works? By steipping it down.
My theory is that there is a torsion spring
Are you doing something to prevent rust? I have that same problem.
No I wish there was something to do. Luckily it's a cheap part to replace.
Excellent - a really useful video - thank you for making it.
You’re welcome Jack!
Have you tried it with the arm closed? thanks for the vid :)
I did it with the arm closed in the video 😁👍
@@JoeDoesStuff I saw the video at the end you did I mean from the beginning?
Ah I get ya. I found it easier to start with it open because the rear arm got in the way.
@@JoeDoesStuff cool stuff thanks again :)
Hey joe I've turned the spring but still having the same issue. It just keeps turning?
It should only turn about 90ish degrees. If it's making a full circle then it's probably bad.
@@JoeDoesStuff OK I'll see. Greatly appreciate it…I'll reply back and let you know how it comes out.
@@JoeDoesStuff got it! It was that little quarter turn as I'm pushing the bracket into place. You're a lifesaver-thank you for making the video and responding so quick! A+!!!!
where to get those hinges customized
To this old video.
Don't turn it too many times without being seated in the arm.
There is a a grest risk that it breaks, cause there is a risk of expanding that tiny metal cap around it.... and then it is broken.... it happened to me.
Don't hold in the buttom with the plier like in the video, but in the top, cause that's where it will expand.
It doesn't matter how the little black arm is positioned, you can turn it 180 without problems, there is no stop ore anything, it resets every time.
What matters is how you position it in the arm, for it to work.
Nothing else.
The following is applicable to the Mavic Mini, Mini2, Mavic 2 P/Z and likely any other DJI drones with the same type of cam mechanism pivoting the front arms.
When removing or fitting the arm, position the arm at the 'tipping' point between springing open and springing shut, it will stick there if you get the position correct.
The cam/pivot mechanism will then more or less drop out or in without any fiddling.
DO NOT store, long term, the cam mechanism in that position, the position has the internal spring at maximum compression. Twist the cam mechanism one way or the other and let it spring to its desired position, this allows the spring to decompress.
When re-positioning the cam mechanism there is NO need to grip the silver part of the mechanism in the jaws of a pair of pliers. Prior to refitting the arm drop the mechanism into the arm or the stub of the old arm and then grip the black base with the pliers and twist the arm or stub relative to the black bit. You will have much more control that way and NOT damage the silver bit. When the cam is in the 'stuck position' at the tipping point remove it from the arm, set it down carefully, so as not to jar it, refit the arm and drop the cam mechanism into place.
Excellent Sean! Thanks for the tip. That sounds much easier than the way I did it lol.
Tanks, I have the problem with the arm on Dji mini 2 broken..
It’s the same on 2 as the original!
Thanks very helpful video
Anyone know the torx size for the arm(wing)?
Mini3 pro.
Life saver Thanks 👍💯
Thank you sir!
Thank you 💪
My left arm dji mini 2 arm after put it back why was it vibrating if push up
What do you mean push up? When it's launching?
@@JoeDoesStuff yes ,when launching the left arm is vibrating.
It could be a number of things. I would make sure the propellers are on correctly. Check that you have the hinges installed correctly, it should keep constant pressure on the arm.
If it's the motor vibrating inside the arm housing it could be a loose screw on the motor.
Thank you
Thanks a million +1 Sub
Thanks Aggée! 😊
Thank you very much , I spent sex hours trying to fix it , but you gave me the secret
Thanxxxx