After every flight when I get home

ACW Posted at 2017-10-17 10:47
After very flight when I get home

Cleanliness is next to Godliness

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-10-17 10:53
Cleanliness is next to Godliness

And stops crashes too

ACW Posted at 2017-10-17 10:54
And stops crashes too

If you say so...

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-10-17 10:57
If you say so...

Sure it does - as I check my drones over for any sign of wear and damage, including the props, whilst I keep thousands of pounds worth of my equipment clean and in order...

ACW Posted at 2017-10-17 11:10
Sure it does - as I check my drones over for any sign of wear and damage, including the props, whilst I keep thousands of pounds worth of my equipment clean and in order...

Yes I would agree that doing a thorough equipment check can help prevent many things to include a possible crash...my thought was about simply cleaning it...

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-10-17 11:33
Yes I would agree that doing a thorough equipment check can help prevent many things to include a possible crash...my thought was about simply cleaning it...

Dirt/dust etc can gradually build up in the gimbal and motors - no need to be OCD about it but yeah, a good check over and clean up is always recommended to prevent crashes. It is actually in the UK CAA drone code to ensure your drone is in perfect working order before and after every flight - so it is technically built into aviation law in my country to do this though it's mainly common sense.

Windex and microfiber cloth and that's all.

M.C. Pilot Posted at 2017-10-17 17:06
Windex and microfiber cloth and that's all.

...and you have not found the Windex causing any problems with the plastic and the finish?

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-10-17 10:53
Cleanliness is next to Godliness

Also if you can fly high enough, you are a little closer too. Ha



RedHotPoker

Geebax Posted at 2017-10-16 14:58
Spit......

Do they still call that Gob?

Or is that too ancient school? Snickers


RedHotPoker

RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-10-17 20:55
Also if you can fly high enough, you are a little closer too. Ha

True

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-10-17 21:02
True

Yes, you best wash your hands...



Oh by the way, did you try those Magic Erasers?


RedHotPoker

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-10-17 20:46
...and you have not found the Windex causing any problems with the plastic and the finish?

Nope, not yet. Mix it more with water but i does the job.

I put my mavic on the roof of my car whilst I go thru the car wash, gets  waxed and a blow dry...

Dirty Bird Posted at 2017-8-29 21:20
Owning a couple of high-end computerized telescopes with UHTC (Ultra High Transmission Coating) lenses I just believe in cleaning lenses as infrequently as possible so as not to affect any lens coating or treatment.  For my telescopes I mix a homemade concoction of distilled water, dish soap, & vinegar, then use it very sparingly.

I have a dome with a SCT-14, we use alcohol diluted with distilled water at 60/40, this mixture is perfect for the drone too

I take mine in the shower with me. I find it improves the hand -eye coordination and keeps the blood splatter under control.  

I use Alcohol lens wipes from Sam's club. Individually wrapped and fit almost everywhere in my backpack.

JamesWhenman Posted at 2017-11-21 06:47
I use Alcohol lens wipes from Sam's club. Individually wrapped and fit almost everywhere in my backpack.

Neat idea

Genghis9 Posted at 2017-8-30 09:21
Linuxglobal
Good ideas...
So the alcohol in the sanitizer does not have any negative effects on the plastic parts?

I love this forum but the notifications are so easy to miss.

1. Its a 3D printed gimbal holder from Thingiverse. I make custom parts for drones as well.
2. Alcohol does not affect it, its very low and does not attack the plastic, has not so far. I just dab the microfiber cloth and its on for a few seconds.

Sidenote, is there email notification on this forum for posts ?
Apologies for the month(s) delay.

Linuxglobal Posted at 2018-2-27 01:24
I love this forum but the notifications are so easy to miss.

1. Its a 3D printed gimbal holder from Thingiverse. I make custom parts for drones as well.

No worries thanks for the response
I wish I could answer your question, but I cannot, maybe someone else can...I get notifications by e-mail for those responding but it is spotty at best...and I have not found any option where you can turn such things on or off.  For the longest while I was not getting e-mail notifications then it just started up here in the past month...not sure, but it might have something to do with ranking, maybe.
Either way thanks for your update and info.  You'll have to come share on the forum the custom parts you are making, I'd be interested in your work and I'm sure others will too.
Fly Safe

Mister Clean Magic Eraser works great for me. Works well on the truck  too.



BadBob

First step for me was a coat of RainX out of the box on both my Phantoms. I’ll do that every two months or so.  Then a light wipe down after every flight with windex and a microfiber and then blow out motors and vents with caned air. Anal about this routine as the Arizona desert will find its way into everything.  I use the lens cleaner packets for my SLR to clean my ND filters and sensors. My camera lens have always have an ND filter on them so no need to touch the camera lens up till this point.

Archangel3356 Posted at 2018-2-27 20:13
First step for me was a coat of RainX out of the box on both my Phantoms. I’ll do that every two months or so.  Then a light wipe down after every flight with windex and a microfiber and then blow out motors and vents with caned air. Anal about this routine as the Arizona desert will find its way into everything.  I use the lens cleaner packets for my SLR to clean my ND filters and sensors. My camera lens have always have an ND filter on them so no need to touch the camera lens up till this point.

Sounds like the process is thorough and comprehensive...
I take it you have not seen any degradation of the plastic or other parts?
I think the process of using compressed air on the motors etc. is a great idea and one all should do or consider doing.
Thanks!

No issues with the plastics up till this point Capt. Genghis9, and everything looks brand new. And of course wipe down the controllers after each use also. A clean aircraft is a happy aircraft !

FYI UPDATE:
DJI now sells this product: DJI :: ADAM Elements Cleaning Kit USD $9

It is the cleaning kit for all your digital devices. A microfiber cloth and cleaning gel removes fingerprints and dirt without leaving any scratches, leaving your device screen smooth and glossy.

at - https://store.dji.com/product/adam-elements-cleaning-kit

Genghis9 Posted at 2018-4-4 12:40
FYI UPDATE:
DJI now sells this product: DJI :: ADAM Elements Cleaning Kit USD $9 It is the cleaning kit for all your digital devices. A microfiber cloth and cleaning gel removes fingerprints and dirt without leaving any scratches, leaving your device screen smooth and glossy.

Thanks for the info G9

I hose it down with a pressure washer

With micro cloth and favourite music

djiuser_iGJqCoTNTQSa Posted at 2018-4-7 09:02
I hose it down with a pressure washer

I'm sure that gets the bugs out...