I've had my Mini3Pro for almost 2.5 years now, and in all that time the props have not been replaced.
During a flight yesterday, I clipped an obstacle, but the drone continued to fly, and returned home faithfully.
Whereupon I saw that 1/3rd of a blade was missing, and the orange tip of another was askew.
Knowing that I would be incapable of effecting such fiddly repairs myself, I entrusted the work to Mrs.B
Clearly, the gentle touch and steady hands of a woman are what is needed, for with no difficulty at all
(and me watching apprehensively) she replaced two sets of props in short order (30 minutes).
This, using the DJI SUPPLIED  SCREWDRIVER. No damage or distortion to screws or driver.
A quick test flight around the living room (since it's raining AGAIN) assured us that all is well.
I'm informed that it will cost me a nice lunch in a restaurant of her choice.   BARGAIN!!  

Cool story and I hope Mrs. B opts for a 5 Star restaurant for her lunch.

I never got a DJI supplied screwdriver with my drone kit.  However, I have a Wowstick that works wonders with those tiny drone screws.  I always make sure there isn't an overabundance of loctite on the replacement screws before I put them in.  However, I do prefer the easy on/off of the pros on the Air 2S and Air 3 drones much better.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 10-28 03:39
Cool story and I hope Mrs. B opts for a 5 Star restaurant for her lunch.

I never got a DJI supplied screwdriver with my drone kit.  However, I have a Wowstick that works wonders with those tiny drone screws.  I always make sure there isn't an overabundance of loctite on the replacement screws before I put them in.  However, I do prefer the easy on/off of the pros on the Air 2S and Air 3 drones much better.

I shall be checking the screws carefully after the next few outdoor flights ( when the weather relents)
I'm sure they'll be fine - and we checked again after this morning's indoor flight.

She's earned the 5* treat, for sure

Youve found a use for her at last,   Only kidding.    I was going to suggest in the other thread you got you daughter to do it.   

DAFlys Posted at 10-28 05:48
Youve found a use for her at last,   Only kidding.    I was going to suggest in the other thread you got you daughter to do it.

Yes, any one of them could have done it - just not me

Blériot53 Posted at 10-28 05:55
Yes, any one of them could have done it - just not me

At least youve found a solution to it.    Did you get all 4 pairs changed out?   

DAFlys Posted at 10-28 06:02
At least youve found a solution to it.    Did you get all 4 pairs changed out?

Only 3 props were damaged on two arms.  So 2 pairs were replaced.

Blériot53 Posted at 10-28 06:11
Only 3 props were damaged on two arms.  So 2 pairs were replaced.

Im surprised you didnt do the set just for the sake of their age.  

DAFlys Posted at 10-28 06:23
Im surprised you didnt do the set just for the sake of their age.

I don't have enough of both A and B types.

Blériot53 Posted at 10-28 06:30
I don't have enough of both A and B types.

Of course the combo only came with 2 pairs didnt it,  cheap skates.

DAFlys Posted at 10-28 06:37
Of course the combo only came with 2 pairs didnt it,  cheap skates.

I can easily get some more. But for the time being it's fine.

Blériot53 Posted at 10-28 03:45
I shall be checking the screws carefully after the next few outdoor flights ( when the weather relents)
I'm sure they'll be fine - and we checked again after this morning's indoor flight.

I don't blame you for doing follow up checks just to make sure the screws are securely in place still.

Well done Mrs B.

Twist and bend the other to pairs to check for cracks. They can be very hard to spot at times.

DowntownRDB Posted at 10-28 12:39
I don't blame you for doing follow up checks just to make sure the screws are securely in place still.

Due diligence

Sean-bumble-bee Posted at 10-28 15:41
Well done Mrs B.

Twist and bend the other to pairs to check for cracks. They can be very hard to spot at times.

The last 24 hours, props and motors have received more close scrutiny than ever before

Hi there, we're sorry to hear what happened with your drone and we're glad that it got fixed. May I confirm if the aircraft works fine ?

Also, just a friendly reminder that DJI does not recommend your 3rd party accessories on your DJI product or modify your DJI product. These 3rd party accessories might affect the DJI drone when in use and there is a possibility that these 3rd party accessories will be able to work. However, since it's not yet optimized and tested by DJI we cannot guarantee the stability of the said 3rd party accessory if it will work all the time with no issues and might damage the said DJI product and can void the warranty of your DJI Drone as well. Thank you.

I hope this helps with your concern. Thank you for your support and have a nice day ahead.

DJI Natalia Posted at 10-28 23:52
Hi there, we're sorry to hear what happened with your drone and we're glad that it got fixed. May I confirm if the aircraft works fine ?

Also, just a friendly reminder that DJI does not recommend your 3rd party accessories on your DJI product or modify your DJI product. These 3rd party accessories might affect the DJI drone when in use and there is a possibility that these 3rd party accessories will be able to work. However, since it's not yet optimized and tested by DJI we cannot guarantee the stability of the said 3rd party accessory if it will work all the time with no issues and might damage the said DJI product and can void the warranty of your DJI Drone as well. Thank you.

Hi DJI Natalia. Thanks for your concern.
The props used in the repair were those supplied with the drone, by DJI, at the time of purchase of the drone.  That was not the issue.
Once the props were replaced, a short (indoor) test flight was conducted without problems.
Once the persistent rain here relents, I shall carry out further tests outdoors - but I am confident that there will be no issues.  In all other respects, the drone is undamaged and still works as it should.

Blériot53 Posted at 10-28 23:58
Hi DJI Natalia. Thanks for your concern.
The props used in the repair were those supplied with the drone, by DJI, at the time of purchase of the drone.  That was not the issue.
Once the props were replaced, a short (indoor) test flight was conducted without problems.

Thank you for your clarification and we're glad to hear that the test flight conducted wtithout any issues. Do not hesitate to contact us if there's any further inquiry and thank you for your valued support!

Blériot53 Posted at 10-28 03:45
I shall be checking the screws carefully after the next few outdoor flights ( when the weather relents)
I'm sure they'll be fine - and we checked again after this morning's indoor flight.

Sometimes my mind walks away from me...

When I read about Mrs B I went in a different direction...

Burt37 Posted at 10-29 00:31
Sometimes my mind walks away from me...

When I read about Mrs B I went in a different direction...

I didn't realise my family photos were posted online

Blériot53 Posted at 10-29 00:42
I didn't realise my family photos were posted online

I didn't think at first, that your username was related to what you were talking about...

I'm going... Mrs B ??? and poof, my mind was already there...

Burt37 Posted at 10-29 00:57
I didn't think at first, that your username was related to what you were talking about...

I'm going... Mrs B ??? and poof, my mind was already there...

I was dubbed "Mr.B" quite a while ago by DAFlys, and it seems to have stuck

Blériot53 Posted at 10-29 01:05
I was dubbed "Mr.B" quite a while ago by DAFlys, and it seems to have stuck

If you like it, you can actually change your user name in the settings to Mr.B (if it hasn't been taken already)

Lot of people here change their username weekly....

Burt37 Posted at 10-29 01:10
If you like it, you can actually change your user name in the settings to Mr.B (if it hasn't been taken already)

Lot of people here change their username weekly....

I'm fine with what I have - I've never changed pseudo nor Avatar.

Blériot53 Posted at 10-29 01:19
I'm fine with what I have - I've never changed pseudo nor Avatar.

I agree... I think people that constantly change their username have to do it because of bad rap they get from other user on the forum...

Burt37 Posted at 10-29 01:28
I agree... I think people that constantly change their username have to do it because of bad rap they get from other user on the forum...

I suspect that, after seven years, I've probably been branded as a boring old fart, but I'm too thick-skinned to care

Sean-bumble-bee Posted at 10-28 15:41
Well done Mrs B.

Twist and bend the other to pairs to check for cracks. They can be very hard to spot at times.

Good idea! I never thought of checking them in this manner.

Blériot53 Posted at 10-28 23:19
Due diligence

That's one of my pre-flight check items but to be honest I usually only put my wowstick on them to amke sure they are tight every couple of flights instead of every flight.  However, I do give them a good eyeball inspection prior to every flight.  

Blériot53 Posted at 10-29 01:35
I suspect that, after seven years, I've probably been branded as a boring old fart, but I'm too thick-skinned to care

We may be old farts, but at least we still know how to have fun...

fansd1cf97c4 Posted at 10-29 02:53
Good idea! I never thought of checking them in this manner.

Regular pre-flight checks help prevent unwelcome surprises, but once the props become damaged, however slightly, it's wise to replace them. On the larger drones I've had, replacement has been far easier ( just press and twist), but those on the Mini3Pro are so small and lightweight, with such fiddly little screws, that replacement is far from straightforward.

Burt37 Posted at 10-29 20:47
We may be old farts, but at least we still know how to have fun...

Indeed we do

Blériot53 Posted at 10-28 03:45
I shall be checking the screws carefully after the next few outdoor flights ( when the weather relents)
I'm sure they'll be fine - and we checked again after this morning's indoor flight.

These help, I use them so much I have worn out 2 or 3 lens pivots.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/COVVY-M ... 51PYK8M98N&th=1

Sean-bumble-bee Posted at 10-30 00:29
These help, I use them so much I have worn out 2 or 3 lens pivots.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/COVVY-Magnifier-Magnifying-Detachable-Electronic/dp/B07P957H9Z?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=A3G751PYK8M98N&th=1

Thanks
It's not so much my eyesight, as my shaky hands that prevent me from doing that kind of fiddly work.
It's a progressive thing related to advancing years
Someone once said to me:
"Getting old is no fun - there's no future in it"  

Sean-bumble-bee Posted at 10-30 00:29
These help, I use them so much I have worn out 2 or 3 lens pivots.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/COVVY-Magnifier-Magnifying-Detachable-Electronic/dp/B07P957H9Z?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=A3G751PYK8M98N&th=1

I may have to order one of these!

Blériot53 Posted at 10-29 21:47
Regular pre-flight checks help prevent unwelcome surprises, but once the props become damaged, however slightly, it's wise to replace them. On the larger drones I've had, replacement has been far easier ( just press and twist), but those on the Mini3Pro are so small and lightweight, with such fiddly little screws, that replacement is far from straightforward.

I regularly check the props, just never thought of giving them the twist! That's good advice!

fansd1cf97c4 Posted at 10-30 02:01
I regularly check the props, just never thought of giving them the twist! That's good advice!

The twist doesn't apply to your drone (Mini3) only the larger (Mavic) drones with larger quick-release rigid props.

fansd1cf97c4 Posted at 10-30 02:00
I may have to order one of these!

For the money they are great. Just try no to scratch the lenses.
I normally use one of the lower two magnifications but the larger the magnification the closer to the object you need to move your head.

I wish I could say the same, on doing mine even with the superior non-DJI suppied screwdriver, one of mine is stuck firm with the screw grip totally gone.

Blackbuckone Posted at 11-2 07:22
I wish I could say the same, on doing mine even with the superior non-DJI suppied screwdriver, one of mine is stuck firm with the screw grip totally gone.

That's likely to be a problem I hope you find a solution. As a last resort, sending it back to DJI may be the only option.

That is good to read!