Sand/Debri in Motors Concern Or Paranoia
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fans6e7859ad
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Three of the motors make this horrible crunching sound when I turn them by hand. But it doesn't seem to affect flight. But, I'm concern over the longeveity of the unit.
I do have the Refresh Service. So, Should I send it in or I'm just paranoid.  
Opinions and thoughts much appreciated

Thanks!



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Hummingbird.UAV
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Before doing that hold the Mavic upside down and turn the motors back and forth, if you can blow a little compressed air in the top of the motor while its upside down and you are turning it.  You really should not fly with the motors in this state.
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Bobdagoon
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Thanks,  Ive already tried that.  Compress air and all.
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hridge
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Did you also try using a vacuum?
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hallmark007
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If you have a problem with motors in the air you going to fall out of the sky. I would send it in under warranty.
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Bobdagoon
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hridge Posted at 2017-2-2 11:44
Did you also try using a vacuum?

Yep vacuum with hose attachment while gently rotating
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cluc
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Put some Lube
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Suggestions of which? I have retail triflow to specialty lubricants like Molykote.
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SpeedVision
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You don't lube a contamination problem… Do you have sand between the rotor and stator… Either use an air compressor or get a can of compressed air to clean it out.  I haven't done it yet but the motor should also disassemble fairly easily, giving you the ability to separate the rotor from the stater giving it a good wipe down with some rubbing alcohol or other mild cleaner.  chances are they will do the same and charge you the $79 fee for refresh… Clean it fly it  till the pukes then send it in.
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