Warning about decals / skins
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rob555
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I applied one of these to my p3a, as instructed drone was cleaned before. It was purchased from eBay. I also made sure there were no parts stuck anywhere near the motors.

On the first flight (on a semi breezy beach)  it peeled off almost compelltly  and was flapping against the propellor

Obviously had i not heard the noise (was flying low) this could have been disastrous. Just wanted to warn / give others a heads up, I would say it's not safe

Rob

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bigglyguy
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Cheers for the heads up!
2016-8-16
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darius.suddreth
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I make my own vinyl wraps...easy and cheap. Just go online and print out a P3  stencil and trace it out on your favorite vinyl. Apply and viola. You can buy enough materials to do 10-20 for the price of one pre-made skin.
2016-8-16
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DJI-Ken
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WOW, looks like the pace you ordered from and wherever they get them from must not use a good adhesive.
That would be a shame to lose a several hundred dollar aircraft because of a vinyl sticker.
2016-8-16
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Maxi3D
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Did you notice any effects on the GPS signals with the skin on? I have a P3S with the CF skin on and my copter's GPS reception have been only from fair to poor.  
2016-8-17
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Rnfaust
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So - what did you end up doing about it?
BTW, thanks for sharing.


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rob555
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I didn't notice any difference in range.  I needed up being refunded after contacted the seller....im now back to a minimal phantom =)
2016-8-17
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KennyB
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I have bought two separate decals from DecalGirl...for two different drones. I have had no issue with the decal peeling up on either. Hope that helps.
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RedHotPoker
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KennyB Posted at 1-4 04:50
I have bought two separate decals from DecalGirl...for two different drones. I have had no issue with the decal peeling up on either. Hope that helps.

Why rekindle the old thread?

You’ve already posted several times about these. Skins for drones.




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KennyB
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RedHotPoker Posted at 1-4 06:00
Why rekindle the old thread?

You’ve already posted several times about these. Skins for drones.

I was seeing what skin threads there were. I hadn't seen this one. I have only posted once about skins...or so I thought.
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RedHotPoker
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KennyB Posted at 1-4 06:56
I was seeing what skin threads there were. I hadn't seen this one. I have only posted once about skins...or so I thought.

You’re a good man.


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KenDuke
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The only stickers I have on my drone.
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