new dji 1038 props

[ZIMMY1958]

has anybody tried the new dji 1038 props yet? they stomped on them and did not break and took high rpm to

[ame]http://youtu.be/OTZs_mDXW4k[/ame]

[ZIMMY1958]

anybody?

[TheHeliDude]

Sorry didn't notice this thread but posted about these on another thread. I'd just like to post a link to it here in case people are searching for these props specifically:
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=493134

Give them a try ZIMMY1958. They flew great for me (1 flight so far).

[ZIMMY1958]

Originally Posted by TheHeliDude

Sorry didn't notice this thread but posted about these on another thread. I'd just like to post a link to it here in case people are searching for these props specifically:
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=493134

Give them a try ZIMMY1958. They flew great for me (1 flight so far).

hope they turn out to last ( not explode ) like the video implies. if so they should be a good ( cheap & efficient ) prop at 1/3 the price of graunpers.
http://www.uavproducts.com/category.php?id_category=15
good place to get DJI and other stuff
thanks for all input

[lowflyer101]

got some on the way, will try it on 450 , 3s.

[Altimat]

Got some and they look good to me. Now how do I get them mounted on a 6mm shaft with that flat spot in there?

[TheHeliDude]

If 6mm is the stock dji motor diameter, I had to push really hard on 2 of my props to get them into place. Had to push way harder than I thought so I just lined up the notch and did it carefully by pushing on the center ring and not the prop part.

I flew today with these and still flying good and getting good video.

[Altimat]

Sorry I should have said I have non-DJI motors with 6mm shafts. These are 8mm with flats inside.

[ZIMMY1958]

well I ordered 2 sets for back ups for my graupners but may try them sooner to see if it changes the flight any

[ZIMMY1958]

Originally Posted by Altimat

Sorry I should have said I have non-DJI motors with 6mm shafts. These are 8mm with flats inside.

you should be able to find adapters for different size shafts I think gemfan and others come with them and file a flat on them

[Altimat]

I didn't think of filing a flat on them. And my shafts are actually 5mm not 6mm. I ordered some 8>5mm adapters and a 8mm prop reamer to clean out the flats.

Looking forward to trying these!!

[corona007]

Got some...

[saitoflyer]

where can I get some of these props?? how does it compared to graupners? Igot some 9x5 on my 450 quad running 4S and my jello went away.. I had it on my discovery frame which may be good for FPV but for filming, too much jello. I gave up spendning several hrs, and $50 just on some foam pads/moon gel etc..

[Altimat]

You can get the props here. For jello look into this possible fix. I bought this ND filter just today because I can't fit the 55mm on my setup.

[dfruehwald]

I just got a F450 kit from Heliproz.

Is there a visible difference betwen the old and the new?

I'd like to know before I take it out flying.

[02deuce]

I don't believe the kits have the new blades in them yet, at least mine didn't (last week).
Old blade on top. New blade on bottom.

[dfruehwald]

Thanks. Mine look like the old ones in your photo.

Guess I'd better hunt down some new ones while I'm waiting on my KK2 controller to arrive. I can use the old ones to make sure I have all the motors setup right for now.

BTW - Where did you get your new ones from? I've been reading there are some bad clones of those and the Gemfam props people recommend.

[kidrice]

Any flight experiences with these new 1038s?

[corona007]

I don't like them. they have a lot less pitch to them than the older one.

I didn't realize that the name 1038 actually means 10" propeller with 3.8 pitch.

I like the old pitch way better, 10" 4.5 pitch. A lot more punch.

Oh well, Live and learn. Funny I flew planes for over 20 years and already knew this.
But I guess it didn't sink in.
I feel stupid now.

[quantumstate]

3.8 pitch should be fine for light lift--a direct mounted GoPro and nothing else. I wouldn't use them on a setup much heavier than that.

I just ordered some of the 1038's myself and I have high hopes for them. I think with DJI wanting to improve their reputation after their last props, these new props will probably be made very well--better than many other brands out there. But that's just my guess.