Are these motors in need of replacement?
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Post flight, when removing my rotors, i noticed that my CCW motors were very hot, in comparison to my CW motors....
This is the image of them... is this a burnt motor?  

First CCW motor

First CCW motor
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hardynw.nh
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Motor #2 (other CCW)
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XTREMEDRONE INC
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If I were to go off these images alone I would say that would be a safe idea based off it looks like a few coils have been fried. Batter safe than sorry because you would hate for motor lock or failure mid flight because there is no 3 rotor failsafe.

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kcmusa
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I had to look at mine, still shinny. I think you have a problem!
Did you oil your motors?
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mochorm
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Wow; it looks as though the wire insulation has actually melted, or something entered the motor!! If so that's crazy hot, and unfortunately those motors would be toast   

I would say you are lucky you got your bird back safely. Is it a P3P ?
JMO but I would not try and fly it until you speak with DJI !

Thanks for the pictures as it will be something I'll be keeping an eye out for.
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hardynw.nh
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Thanks for your replies...

I just ordered 2 x new CCW motors for my DJI Phantom 3 ADV.    I wonder if any debris had entered them? It does seem strange that it is only the CCW motors and not the CW ones.
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AG0N-Gary
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Fried!  Any time you cook a coil, you've changed the electrical characteristics, and usually the core it's wound on.
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AlaskanTides
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I'm overly cautious about these kinda things......Unless I knew what caused the other 2 to do that... I personally would have went ahead and replaced all 4.
However you seem to be the type that keeps a good eye on things.
Good luck . Take good notes on the replacement and post some photos for us please.
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DJI-Paladin
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I'd suggest you to contact our support and send it in. The coil is burnt.
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DJI-Paladin Posted at 2016-8-12 03:18
I'd suggest you to contact our support and send it in. The coil is burnt.

Thank you all.  Appropriate action taken.
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