Hi All,

Has anyone noticed an odd "Mechanical" sound during the Mini 3 Pro start up?
To me, it sounds like a grinding noise. I particularly noticed it when I tried to pair the Mini 3 Pro to the RC-N1 controller.

I'll try and post a sound clip soon.

Thanks!

I haven't received my order from DJI yet but I wanted to ask if the sound appears to be coming from one of the motors or internally in the electronics bay.

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-17 11:47
I haven't received my order from DJI yet but I wanted to ask if the sound appears to be coming from one of the motors or internally in the electronics bay.

Good question! It’s during the start up “jolt”. I’ve never had a Mini before, it could be the rotors clashing?

Mini-G Posted at 5-17 12:42
Good question! It’s during the start up “jolt”. I’ve never had a Mini before, it could be the rotors clashing?

I'd probably just keep an eye (and an ear) on it for a while but not be too worried as it didn't sound like a motor bearing or anything catastrophic.  

Could be just simple as the noise caused as the blades engage and spin up.  

Hello there Mini-G. Thank you for reaching out and for giving out these information. Kindly please post a short sample video with the said sound for us to be able to check and can assist you with regards to this matter. Thank you.

Hi all,

Please have a look at this video and tell me if normal to hear these noises?
Is it the props?

Mini-G Posted at 5-18 03:45
Hi all,

Please have a look at this video and tell me if normal to hear these noises?

It is normal, nothing to worry about.

It's the initialization of the ESC's (motor controler) which cause the motors to make that noise.
Happy flying.

MySky Posted at 5-18 13:34
It's the initialization of the ESC's (motor controler) which cause the motors to make that noise.
Happy flying.

Thank you, everyone!
I was worried there for a minute! When I the box home I could hear a rattle and then found one of the desiccant bags was broken.

Is the very limited gimbal dance normal?

Sean-bumble-bee Posted at 5-18 21:31
Is the very limited gimbal dance normal?

I hope so for the Mini series. This is what I have experienced with the Mavic Air 2s and Mavic Pro.

The Mavic Mini, Mini 2, M2P/Z and Phantom 3 P/A all do a much more substantial dance than that, I have no experience of the Air 2s more the MP but the following is similar to what I see from the M2P/Z.
I don't know if perhaps your video does not show the dance to its full extent or if its is at my end but your Mini 3 gimbal appears to barely twitch.

Polecam Mini 3 Pro vs Nano+  https://youtu.be/nQjB40aeamc

Sean-bumble-bee Posted at 5-19 02:38
The Mavic Mini, Mini 2, M2P/Z and Phantom 3 P/A all do a much more substantial dance than that, I have no experience of the Air 2s more the MP but the following https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3wx3l_XlQM is similar to what I see from the M2P/Z.
I don't know if perhaps your video does not show the dance to its full extent or if its is at my end but your Mini 3 gimbal appears to barely twitch.

Hi,

The gimbal dance for the Air 2s is normal.
I think its a way for it to rebalance and check there’s not obstructions. The Mini 3 Pro gimbal has a different construction.

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-17 14:51
I'd probably just keep an eye (and an ear) on it for a while but not be too worried as it didn't sound like a motor bearing or anything catastrophic.  

Could be just simple as the noise caused as the blades engage and spin up.

RUFKM? it’s NOT the blades or the motors starting up.

djiuser_FhTQNkgDu0fe Posted at 10-7 06:56
RUFKM? it’s NOT the blades or the motors starting up.

Nice timing.