The propeller screw was stripped while using the included screwdriver, Tried to fix it and ended up breaking the head of the screw now left with it stuck in the screw socket.
Any ideas on how to remove this, or am I going to have to ship to get it fixed?

The propeller screw was stripped while using the included screwdriver, Tried to fix it and ended up breaking the head of the screw now left with it stuck in the screw socket. Any ideas on how to remove this, or am I going to have to ship to get it fixed?

you have to drill it with very tiny drill, im not sure how hard the screws are but looks like hard ones, please wear protective glasses if you want to try this on your own, the drill can be easily broken, you have to be patient,
The best option for you is to contact support / servcie and they will replace all arm probably about 50$ cost

Hi there. Thank you for reaching out and we're sorry for the unpleasant experience. In this case, I'm afraid that you may consider sending the unit in for a proper diagnosis. You can contact our support team to start up a ticket at https://www.dji.com/support . Thank you for your valued support.

Send it in, it should be done under warranty

I do wish we had quick release props on the mini drones.

DAFlys Posted at 9-4 23:03
I do wish we had quick release props on the mini drones.

more weight, i bet it would take it over the 250g

This is another reason we need quick release props on the Mini 3 Pro.  The screwdriver that is supposed to come with the Mini 3 is substandard.  Mine did not come with one but a friend showed me his and it's cheaply made, which is also why I use the wowstick 1F+.

DAFlys Posted at 9-4 23:03
I do wish we had quick release props on the mini drones.

That would absolutely great.      Probably didn't use quick release props as their use would put Mini 3 over the 249G mark.  

Bashy Posted at 9-5 03:56
more weight, i bet it would take it over the 250g

Could be right.  but it can't weigh that much more surely.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-5 04:12
That would absolutely great.      Probably didn't use quick release props as their use would put Mini 3 over the 249G mark.

Hard to believe it would add that much weight.  

You will need to get the right size but this is the tool.
Screw Retrctor

DAFlys Posted at 9-6 01:27
Hard to believe it would add that much weight.

You've got me curious now.  I need to weigh the props for the mini 3 and compare that to the weight of the props for the Air 2S with the quick release props.  I know they are different sizes but I think the connecting part of the props  and also on the motor could be added weight.  Thenn again, I could be totally wrong.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-6 09:03
You've got me curious now.  I need to weigh the props for the mini 3 and compare that to the weight of the props for the Air 2S with the quick release props.  I know they are different sizes but I think the connecting part of the props  and also on the motor could be added weight.  Thenn again, I could be totally wrong.

Don't forget the Mini3 also weighs less than 249g,  usually 245g I understand.

Could you get a set of these to fit the screw size?

chillibadger Posted at 9-7 02:33
Could you get a set of these to fit the screw size?[Image]

Scratch that you have no screw head

DAFlys Posted at 9-7 01:16
Don't forget the Mini3 also weighs less than 249g,  usually 245g I understand.

Out of curiosity I weighed mine and it weighed 246g.  So they did have a little wiggle room left under the 249g mark.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-7 04:02
Out of curiosity I weighed mine and it weighed 246g.  So they did have a little wiggle room left under the 249g mark.

I guess they also need some "wiggle" room for manufacturing deviations too.

DAFlys Posted at 9-7 01:16
Don't forget the Mini3 also weighs less than 249g,  usually 245g I understand.

I believe that the Mini 3 is actually about 247 or 248g, that's why i said about the removable props would make it weigh more as it would need to add the base for each prop.

Bashy Posted at 9-8 03:41
I believe that the Mini 3 is actually about 247 or 248g, that's why i said about the removable props would make it weigh more as it would need to add the base for each prop.

Well there was this test at 245g.

chillibadger Posted at 9-7 02:33
Could you get a set of these to fit the screw size?

Have you had any luck with those?  I had a set and they didnt work on regular screws so I ended up binning it.

DAFlys Posted at 9-8 04:05
Well there was this test at 245g.

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I am sure all the videos i saw that it varied from about 247 to 247g which little to no room, this is the 1st one I've seen this low. As to why they all vary, has to be the scales and i wouldnt put my life on luggage scales accuracy either I have a set of micro scales, I haven't weight it  as folks already have but i will have a look, although, they came from amazon or ebay and prob far from accurate lol

Bashy Posted at 9-8 07:15
I am sure all the videos i saw that it varied from about 247 to 247g which little to no room, this is the 1st one I've seen this low. As to why they all vary, has to be the scales and i wouldnt put my life on luggage scales accuracy either  I have a set of micro scales, I haven't weight it  as folks already have but i will have a look, although, they came from amazon or ebay and prob far from accurate lol

DowntownRDB weighed his at 246 grams.  The 245g picture was DroneXl.

DAFlys Posted at 9-8 07:21
DowntownRDB weighed his at 246 grams.  The 245g picture was DroneXl.

As i suspected, my scales said 221g lol I just spent 10 minutes trying to calibrate them to the weight of a bag of crisps, 22g that way the would only be a couple of grams out as it would only allow a calibration of 20g, then put on the Mini 3 and it came in at 116g lol so i calibrated to a can of beans at 200g and the drone came in at 221g, so I've given up, without a proper calibration weight its a dead end game

This guys came in at 249




Gavins came in at 248

Heres another thats in at 249 or 250g, they all prob weight the same, it will deffo be the scales but the question is, which is the correct weight lol

Bashy Posted at 9-8 07:54
Heres another thats in at 249 or 250g, they all prob weight the same, it will deffo be the scales but the question is, which is the correct weight lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJt50u1Vj1g

Well I have some proper scales for light weight measurements,  mostly used for herbs and spices but on mine it comes out at 249.0 exactly and its in 0.1g increments unlike kitchen scales which are often 5grams.



So perhaps that weight is wrong,  but that would mean any filter over 1.1grams would make the drone illegal.  

Bashy Posted at 9-8 07:54
Heres another thats in at 249 or 250g, they all prob weight the same, it will deffo be the scales but the question is, which is the correct weight lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJt50u1Vj1g

Dodgey that they all use kitchen scales, I need to get out my special scales for this and give it a go.

The problem is that DJI uses thread locker. The Mini and Mini 2 needed it because of the barely adequate thread engagement. The Mini 3 really does not need it because of  the full engagement. Or a much less aggressive type.

DAFlys Posted at 9-8 00:34
I guess they also need some "wiggle" room for manufacturing deviations too.

I'm sure the components they buy from different manufacturers have a slight weight difference also.  I still really like the portability of the sub 249G drones.  

Mine weighed in at 248g, but my scale isn't calibrated so I guess its more of an estimate.

DAFlys Posted at 9-8 08:32
Dodgey that they all use kitchen scales, I need to get out my special scales for this and give it a go.

Not sure about that, but i would trust kitchen scales more than luggage ones though.

I am surprised you haven't weighed yours already, especially when there are so many different weights going around. My El Cheapo jeweller's scales are just completely useless until i can get a calibrated weight and even then, I'm not sure i have any faith but i will order a weight off amazon and see what happens.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-8 10:17
I'm sure the components they buy from different manufacturers have a slight weight difference also.  I still really like the portability of the sub 249G drones.

I weighted mine at exactly 249grams with scales that have 0.1g accuracy.

DAFlys Posted at 9-9 01:13
I weighted mine at exactly 249grams with scales that have 0.1g accuracy.

Mine was weighed at a Gold and Gem store that buys and sells gold so there scale is calibrated and re-certified quarterly.  Mine weighed 246G so I guess I got the runt of the litter so to speak.

DowntownRDB Posted at 9-9 03:36
Mine was weighed at a Gold and Gem store that buys and sells gold so there scale is calibrated and re-certified quarterly.  Mine weighed 246G so I guess I got the runt of the litter so to speak.

At 246g you should enjoy slightly loner flight times

I used my "special" scales. they are so sensitive you can change the weight of something just by blowing on it.

DAFlys Posted at 9-9 03:46
At 246g you should enjoy slightly loner flight times

I used my "special" scales. they are so sensitive you can change the weight of something just by blowing on it.

Dang that is one sensitive scale.  

wanted to change 3 of the propellers from my DJI MINI 3 PRO for the first time as they had some wear and since I had 4 new propellers, why not? To my surprise ALL 3 screws were very tight! One was impossible to unscrew. I didn’t want to send it in for a screw that’s stuck. That’s ridiculous, I tought, so I forced it. The plastic thread broke off completely, with the screw in it.  

I had same problem. Needed to replace one broken propeller and stripped the thread. Had to send it in to DJI just because of that! Really poor design, really poor screwdriver. I even bought a better screwdriver and still had problems removing the rest of the props. Not sure what the solution is but the situation is unsatisfactory.

I have  the same issue with one head of the screw broke off and the rest of the screw remaining in the thread. I don't have any care assurance, but in my opinion the whole thing is a weak point/ bad development and it should be repaired on warranty. Somebody here who DJI accepted to repair on warranty?

ficone67 Posted at 11-17 12:03
I have  the same issue with one head of the screw broke off and the rest of the screw remaining in the thread. I don't have any care assurance, but in my opinion the whole thing is a weak point/ bad development and it should be repaired on warranty. Somebody here who DJI accepted to repair on warranty?

To anyone coming across this thread.

I sent my drone to DJI, after the initial review they wanted me to pay for the cost of parts and labor. I talked to support and told them that the issue is due to the faulty screw and excessive use of adhesive and after taking a second look they covered it under warranty and actually sent me a brand new drone which I didn't expect.

You busted it.  Send it in!