Hey guys,

I´m about to buy some propellers just in case, but I was wondering, am I able to fit phantom 2 vision propellers into the phantom 3 profesional ?
or I should just buy the phantom 3 profesional propellers?
(phantom 2 propellers are cheaper than the phantom 3 where I live (mexico)) haha
thanks guys !

Because of active braking, our P3s use 9450 composite hub, self-tightening props. See the correct props HERE.
The use of metal hub props or P/P1/P2 props is not recommended for safe flight.

Don't try to save pennies on the things that keep your investment from crashing to the ground.  It could work out much more expensive.

terrylewis Posted at 2016-1-26 12:26
Because of active braking, our P3s use 9450 composite hub, self-tightening props. See the correct pr ...

So the metal hub ones are no good?

dacofty Posted at 2016-1-26 12:40
So the metal hub ones are no good?

As said above - it is NOT recommended to use the metal hubs on the P3's.

dacofty Posted at 2016-1-27 01:40
So the metal hub ones are no good?

Correct, metal hub props are no good for the P3!
Only use the 9450 composite hub props for safe flight.

terrylewis Posted at 2016-1-26 12:44
Correct, metal hub props are no good for the P3!
Only use the 9450 composite hub props for safe fl ...

damn i have several as a back up, oh well ill re purchase

Thanks a lot for the answers guys I appreciate it !
I will be buying the normal self Tightening props for my P3P I love flying this damn thing, I´m probably going to get another 2 or 3 batterys for continous flying

alanis.antonio Posted at 2016-1-27 02:32
Thanks a lot for the answers guys I appreciate it  !
I will be buying the normal self Tightening p ...

Multiple batteries are always good. And I've had over 300 flights with my P3 props and I only changed them because I was going to fly over the ocean (but I never even dinked a prop) if you have a prop strike, even the slightest one, I would throw away those props. There are inexpensive and why risk your aircraft for a $3.00 propeller.

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-1-27 03:38
Multiple batteries are always good. And I've had over 300 flights with my P3 props and I only chan ...

Not all of us get Staff pricing Ken

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-1-26 12:38
Multiple batteries are always good. And I've had over 300 flights with my P3 props and I only chan ...

$3 would be awesome!  Even so, th $12 or $15 dollars they cost is DIRT CHEAP compared to the price of a new bird!  Thank you DJI for affordable replacement parts.

pantera989@gmai Posted at 2016-1-27 03:47
Not all of us get Staff pricing Ken

$3.00 a propeller is the pricing for everyone.
http://store.dji.com/product/phantom-3-9450-propellers

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-1-26 15:40
$3.00 a propeller is the pricing for everyone.
http://store.dji.com/product/phantom-3-9450-propell ...

Ken
the 1st ones list does not say composite hub, what is the difference?

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-1-27 04:40
$3.00 a propeller is the pricing for everyone.
http://store.dji.com/product/phantom-3-9450-propell ...

Went to that link....definitely not $3 a prop:

pantera989@gmai Posted at 2016-1-27 04:58
Went to that link....definitely not $3 a prop:

Ok, must be where you live.

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-1-27 05:27
Ok, must be where you live.

Unfortunately I have to buy from Australia as the New Zealand DJI Supplier won't supply replacement props.....

pantera989@gmai Posted at 2016-1-27 08:34
Unfortunately I have to buy from Australia as the New Zealand DJI Supplier won't supply replacemen ...

If you look at it, EACH prop is AUD$5.00, which is pretty much in line with the current exchange rate.

dacofty Posted at 2016-1-26 14:55
Ken
the 1st ones list does not say composite hub, what is the difference?

same question ?????????

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned THESE, metal hub/thread, OK marketed here at the Phantom 2, but would fit Phantom 3. What would be the objection to these being used on a Phantom 3 ? Are the plastic threads designed to destruct during a prop strike, perhaps saving the motor/casing. Or if metal threaded props used, does this mean less friction during breaking, and a possibility of prop unscrewing ?

Geebax Posted at 2016-1-27 08:01
If you look at it, EACH prop is AUD$5.00, which is pretty much in line with the current exchange r ...

Except for with no local supplier I have to pay international shipping, which brings that up to $15AUD a prop.

I'm not entirely sure how they get away with it, under NZ consumer laws, they have to supply parts and consumables for a reasonable lifetime of a product.

GTDrone Posted at 2016-1-27 08:36
same question ?????????

They say " Phantom 3 compatible" in the discription, so guessing two different people created the product titles and didn't follow the same format

pantera989@gmai Posted at 2016-1-27 12:09
Except for with no local supplier I have to pay international shipping, which brings that up to $1 ...

"Except for with no local supplier I have to pay international shipping, which brings that up to $15AUD a prop."

And if you bought the ones shown in the US store you would still have to pay shipping on them. Shipping is not free on those.

"I'm not entirely sure how they get away with it, under NZ consumer laws, they have to supply parts and consumables for a reasonable lifetime of a product. "

Where is the issue? No-one is refusing to supply you with consumables?

Aardvark Posted at 2016-1-27 11:58
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned THESE, metal hub/thread, OK marketed here at the Phantom 2, but w ...

"THESE, metal hub/thread, OK marketed here at the Phantom 2, but would fit Phantom 3. What would be the objection to these being used on a Phantom 3 ?"

The composite hubs of the P3 specific props have "stickier" threads to grip better and deal with the stresses that may be caused by dynamic braking which the P2 doesn't have.

pantera989@gmai Posted at 2016-1-26 14:47
Not all of us get Staff pricing Ken

B&H  has p3 props new at 6 per pair---3 each

Geebax Posted at 2016-1-27 17:37
"Except for with no local supplier I have to pay international shipping, which brings that up to $ ...

And if I bought them from the US store, they would still cost more then $3USD per prop.  "$3 a prop is the price for  EVERYONE" is very different to  "$3 a prop is the price for US citizens"

Yes they are.... I asked to buy some props from the store I brought the phantom from, they said they can't them. How is that no refusing to supply them?

Does anyone use this one: http://store.dji.com/product/945 ... ack-yellow-stripes. Does it worth $15 compare to the white propeller ($6)?

ducbaole86 Posted at 2016-1-27 20:02
Does anyone use this one: http://store.dji.com/product/9450-carbon-fiber-self-tightening-rotor-black ...

404 error on that link, are they the carbon props by chance?   Use the search function at the the top of the forums and search for "Carbon props", there are very mixed answers.

pantera989@gmai Posted at 2016-1-27 17:17
And if I bought them from the US store, they would still cost more then $3USD per prop.  "$3 a prop ...

"And if I bought them from the US store, they would still cost more then $3USD per prop.  "$3 a prop is the price for  EVERYONE" is very different to  "$3 a prop is the price for US citizens"

Yes they are.... I asked to buy some props from the store I brought the phantom from, they said they can't them. How is that no refusing to supply them?"

The US citizens also have to pay shipping on their 3 buck props too, so it is not just you.

And you can buy your props from a number of places, even get them from DJI direct, so just buy them elsewhere.  

No you can not use phantom 2 props with phantom 3

Great information here guys, was just about to buy the metal hub ones thinking that they were better

What about the carbon fiber ones?

DJI-Tim Posted at 2016-1-27 05:01
No you can not use phantom 2 props with phantom 3

How do you know they are Phantom 2 props is the 9450 is on them? Does the 2 only use the metal hubs?

Rebel Gal Posted at 2016-1-27 13:09
Great information here guys, was just about to buy the metal hub ones thinking that they were better ...

At best you'll get 30 seconds more battery life, but it's such a close contest it's virtually impossible to tell. Changing wind speeds & direction could have a bigger effect when testing.  Apparently they shatter more easily & produce lots of sharp bits if they hit anything (like a stone if it falls over on landing).

I bought some for testing, but haven't seen any really meaningful improvements.

Good to know ....Thanks

ducbaole86 Posted at 2016-1-27 20:02
Does anyone use this one: http://store.dji.com/product/945 ... htening-rotor-black ...

Yep and love them!

labroides@yahoo Posted at 2016-1-27 04:54
"THESE, metal hub/thread, OK marketed here at the Phantom 2, but would fit Phantom 3. What would b ...

Thanks for the explanation, I'm a bit wiser now.

I was hatching a conspiracy theory that DJI might sell less props if they were better build

dacofty Posted at 2016-1-28 00:43
How do you know they are Phantom 2 props is the 9450 is on them? Does the 2 only use the metal hub ...

9450 is the size .. 9.4 inch diameter and 5 inch pitch and this size is used by both P2 & P3
To identify P3 props, look at the threaded part of the hub.
Are the threads metal? - P2 prop
Are the threads nylon? - P3 prop

DJI-Ken Posted at 2016-1-27 05:27
Ok, must be where you live.

Can I combine the 9450 composite props (black) and the normal plastic props together for a safe flight?

joseffchoy Posted at 2016-1-28 14:11
Can I combine the 9450 composite props (black) and the normal plastic props together for a safe fl ...

I doubt it would be a good idea as the performance may differ between the two types. That may make for a poorly balanced aircraft.

Geebax Posted at 2016-1-28 12:10
I doubt it would be a good idea as the performance may differ between the two types. That may make ...

Thanks. How about all four 9450 composite props but mixture of black and white colour.
Funny , even the price is different.

pantera989@gmai Posted at 2016-1-27 12:09
Except for with no local supplier I have to pay international shipping, which brings that up to $1 ...

If there is no local supplier, who is "they" that your local consumer laws will apply to?  Keep in mind you can't apply your NZ laws to foreign companies.