fans6fe03d87 Posted at 7-12 11:50
Is there a reasonably priced alternative for this exact screwdriver in the UK please?

Search for Wera PH000 05345290001
PH pattern has a red stripe on the grip.

I don't know if this is the official size, but it feels right and is working for me whereas the DJI one really didn't.

I am unfamiliar with the Wera brand but I read decent reviews on ScrewFix.  ScrewFix only has a set that had PH0 and PH00 only so ordered online.

Wowstick is interesting - but I just wanted a dedicated screwdriver that I can keep in the drone case.

rsl2022 Posted at 7-12 13:17
Search for Wera PH000 05345290001
PH pattern has a red stripe on the grip.

$11 on Amazon

rsl2022 Posted at 7-12 13:17
Search for Wera PH000 05345290001
PH pattern has a red stripe on the grip.

Struggling finding this exact item on Amazon uk have you got a link please?

fans6fe03d87 Posted at 7-12 14:13
Struggling finding this exact item on Amazon uk have you got a link please?

US linkhttps://www.amazon.com/Wera-0534 ... =%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-1

hallmark007 Posted at 7-11 10:12
That photo you posted, it looks like if you took a half turn the driver would easily slot in because in the photo you make no attempt to slot it.

Agreed. It appears the driver tip will 'drop in' if rotate a few degrees

rsl2022 Posted at 7-12 02:00
I reported on this forum my difficulty with the provided screwdriver a few days ago.  I just a moment ago received delivery of a Wera PH000 driver.  It is noticeably smaller than the screwdriver that came with my Mini 3 Pro but fits absolutely perfectly.  I was just able to screw home two replaced screws that still had 0.5mm travel still to go (that I could not shift any further with the DJI provided screwdriver).  The new PH000 is easier to grip also and I didn't need to push hard into the screw slot anything like as hard as with the DJI screwdriver - and so didn't need to hold onto the motor nearly so hard either.

I recommend a decent PH000.

Hi chap(ess), what model number is that driver please as there are a few Wera Ph000 that show up on Amazon? thanks oops, automatically assumed you are a chap, will adjust for PC...

Bigplumbs Posted at 7-12 11:15
Heliguy is sending me a wowstick FOC

Just searched their site, they do not list one?

chillibadger Posted at 7-12 12:00
Picture when it comes.  Wanna see so i can decide to buy

Be careful, there are a few copies out there, here's the real McCoy, i don't know what the copies are like but the battery is certainly not up to it, up to 2hrs where the real one can do 8hrs continuously (allegedly). I am trying to decide if a powered driver is what i need or just want lol. Could have done with it the other day mind when i fitted a new screen to my laptop :/

Bashy Posted at 7-12 19:51
Hi chap(ess), what model number is that driver please as there are a few Wera Ph000 that show up on Amazon? thanks  oops, automatically assumed you are a chap, will adjust for PC...

For model numbers, there's Wera 05345290001 (https://products.wera.de/en/screwdrivers_series_kraftform_micro_2050_ph_micro.html) and Wera 05030117001 (ESD version) (https://products.wera.de/en/screwdrivers_esd_series_1550_ph_esd_micro.html)

The ESD version is £5.61 on Amazon so that's what I've ordered but I won't have it for a few days

Mechanism Posted at 7-12 23:17
For model numbers, there's Wera 05345290001 (https://products.wera.de/en/screwdrivers_series_kraftform_micro_2050_ph_micro.html) and Wera 05030117001 (ESD version) (https://products.wera.de/en/screwdrivers_esd_series_1550_ph_esd_micro.html)

The ESD version is £5.61 on Amazon so that's what I've ordered but I won't have it for a few days

Thanks, weird, its 11 quid odd for me
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wera-05 ... %2Caps%2C218&sr=8-1
Ah hold on, i should have looked at your links first lol
This one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wera-Kr ... +%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-2

Be here tomorrow for me

MySky Posted at 7-12 10:19
Which version of the Wowstick do you have ?

I am currently  on the fence to buy one, but not sure which one.

I have the 1F+.  Handiest little tool I ever bought.

I see it is listed for 21% off on Amazon today for last day of the Prime sale.

DowntownRDB Posted at 7-13 06:22
I have the 1F+.  Handiest little tool I ever bought.

I see it is listed for 21% off on Amazon today for last day of the Prime sale.

Thanks.
Ordered 1F+ 69 pro for 47€ (Primday price + additional 12% off)

MySky Posted at 7-13 07:20
Thanks.
Ordered 1F+ 69 pro for 47€ (Primday price + additional 12% off)

You're very welcome.    You got a bargain on that purchase.  

I wish they would make the mini props pop and twist just like the bigger drones.

Just checked mine today as was twiddling my thumbs at my desk waiting for something to finish......mine doesn't fit either ?! Anyone replaced by DJI yet ?

Brand new mini3, just delivered this week. Screwdriver that came with it fits the screws

FlipperDrone Posted at 7-16 23:53
Just checked mine today as was twiddling my thumbs at my desk waiting for something to finish......mine doesn't fit either ?! Anyone replaced by DJI yet ?

I got a replacement from the shop I bought the Drone off but that was not direct from DJI.
It still amazes me how DJI got this wrong

this will happen when you have 4 or 5 different screwdriver skus in the factory (for several different drones) and somebody doesn't pay attention to the details.  in reality, dji should not be in the screwdriver business, should not be stocking and supplying screwdrivers period.  i can see if it were a dji proprietary security screw of some sort.

Bigplumbs Posted at 7-11 21:57
I am sure it is easy to get one but DJI should get this right. I kind of shows something in their QC line has gone very wrong.

For pete sake go to any local hardware store and get yourself a screwdriver that fits already.
And stop whining about something so goofy.Good greef

Bashy Posted at 7-12 19:53
Just searched their site, they do not list one?

Just need your local hardware store for a screwdriver,its not rocket science.

I sure hope your kidding with this photo,as in turn it 1/4,there you go it will fit amazing.

NewToy Posted at 7-23 17:15
For pete sake go to any local hardware store and get yourself a screwdriver that fits already.
And stop whining about something so goofy.Good greef

Exactly………lol.  Stop the complaining and go out and fly the mini 3 pro instead of crying about a freakin screw driver.

Skyrider1160 Posted at 7-23 19:32
Exactly………lol.  Stop the complaining and go out and fly the mini 3 pro instead of crying about a freakin screw driver.

Well if you were to think you would realise that if you were out flying and you damaged a blade and were not aware of this issue and you took out the supplied driver and it did not fit that would have been the end of that days flying for you. Hence letting people know in advance

It is always quite useful if you think things through before you post comments

The Saint Posted at 7-11 08:33
think about it, if dji sold 1.05 million mini 3 drones in a year and 95% of the people never change the blades, that's one million screwdrivers that will pollute the world unnecessarily.  at a cost of 5 cent each, that $50,000 spend on wasted screwdrivers and more importantly at 0.3 ounces each, that 10 tons of metal shipping on airplanes and in boxes all across the world for absolutely no reason (how much does shipping an extra 10 tons cost?).  imagine shipping all that metal junk from a chinese factory to homes in australia, asia, americas, and europe.  (multiply that by thousands of other companies doing the same nonsense) and then year after year, for decades.  i did the quick math so ymmv but you get the point.  it's a huge waste.  most people already have the screwdriver and if you need one, go get one or order one because they are readily and easily available to everyone.  but you can't be bothered to even include the correct screwdriver?  if these are special head screws, include it.  if the drone shipped with the blades off and you had to install them, fine.  if you broken a blade and you need to change a blade on the spot in order to fly the drone home, ok.  otherwise, stop it....please!

You just CANNOT be that sad.

Grunkle Posted at 7-24 03:28
You just CANNOT be that sad.

i am.  really really sad for the planet.

Bigplumbs Posted at 7-23 22:11
Well if you were to think you would realise that if you were out flying and you damaged a blade and were not aware of this issue and you took out the supplied driver and it did not fit that would have been the end of that days flying for you. Hence letting people know in advance

It is always quite useful if you think things through before you post comments

You take along with you the screwdriver that you purchased at the hardware store,lol yikes.

NewToy Posted at 7-24 13:00
You take along with you the screwdriver that you purchased at the hardware store,lol yikes.

Exactly....... lol

I also had this problem! im contacting DJI now!

Not sure if I have this right - but using an ifixit kit - a ph000 driver is not correct - it needs the j000 driver as I think they are JIS screws and not Phillips?

When I try a PH bit - it does not settle in - but the JIS does


https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Cho ... rewdriver+Bit/93991

The Saint Posted at 7-23 10:48
this will happen when you have 4 or 5 different screwdriver skus in the factory (for several different drones) and somebody doesn't pay attention to the details.  in reality, dji should not be in the screwdriver business, should not be stocking and supplying screwdrivers period.  i can see if it were a dji proprietary security screw of some sort.

Perhaps you should not use the Phrase Period....... It kind of seems like you are stating something that is a fact but of course it is opinion

Bigplumbs Posted at 7-29 13:09
Perhaps you should not use the Phrase Period....... It kind of seems like you are stating something that is a fact but of course it is opinion

The use of the slang term period just means end of discussion, in this scenario, its meaning is quite obvious. Why bring this up many replies later, is it because they are American? Such prejudice in your heart I sense.

Bigplumbs Posted at 7-11 00:08
I just checked Mine and they are tiny screws and Mini does not fit. This is very bad because if you tried to use this screwdriver you would most likely not spot this and ruin the head of the screw and be faced with a very difficult job to remove it.

Come on DJI this is very poor

Mine doesn't fit, this is horrible and the user can screw up the rotor trying to replace blades with a wrong screw driver.

dave.dartmin Posted at 7-29 07:24
Not sure if I have this right - but using an ifixit kit - a ph000 driver is not correct - it needs the j000 driver as I think they are JIS screws and not Phillips?

When I try a PH bit - it does not settle in - but the JIS does

I get the distinction between JIS and Phillips (looks like a subtle, but important difference!).

Is it true that the prop screws are JIS rather than Phillips head?  If so, that would help explain (some) of the many reports of terrible experiences using standard Phillips head screwdrivers...

Burstmode Posted at 7-29 20:55
I get the distinction between JIS and Phillips (looks like a subtle, but important difference!).

Is it true that the prop screws are JIS rather than Phillips head?  If so, that would help explain (some) of the many reports of terrible experiences using standard Phillips head screwdrivers...

Whilst my PH000 fits perfectly, a lot of the issue is that the screw loc used is very strong.

I have just tried to unscrew mine as a test and whilst the screwdriver nor screw head gave way, I was unable to move the actual screw itself with greater than any normal pressure that would have been applied to the Mini 2 for example.

I am not saying that some don't have the incorrect screwdriver supplied, no, just that even with the correct driver, they are still very, very tight. Many are going to fall foul of this in the months to come. I am going to have to look for a bigger handled driver.

dave.dartmin Posted at 7-29 07:24
Not sure if I have this right - but using an ifixit kit - a ph000 driver is not correct - it needs the j000 driver as I think they are JIS screws and not Phillips?

When I try a PH bit - it does not settle in - but the JIS does

Arent JIS denoted by a tiny dot in the screw head? Not to mention DJI is a Chinese company and not Japanese.

NewToy Posted at 7-24 13:00
You take along with you the screwdriver that you purchased at the hardware store,lol yikes.

That would only work if you had checked and were aware that your supplied driver did not fit

DreamWorks Posted at 7-29 18:57
The use of the slang term period just means end of discussion, in this scenario, its meaning is quite obvious. Why bring this up many replies later, is it because they are American? Such prejudice in your heart I sense.

Quite end of discussion is saying ‘I am right now shut up’

DreamWorks Posted at 7-29 21:46
Arent JIS denoted by a tiny dot in the screw head? Not to mention DJI is a Chinese company and not Japanese.

Not all have the dot - just finding the jh000 fit

Bigplumbs Posted at 7-29 22:14
Quite end of discussion is saying ‘I am right now shut up’

I'm not going to argue, but if that's how you perceive it then fine and that is all i have to say, period.  

dave.dartmin Posted at 7-30 03:22
Not all have the dot - just finding the jh000 fit

Having looked at the screw through my phone's camera whilst zoomed in, i see no difference to any other standard screw, perhaps earlier versions have this rarity?