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Something you should know about the props

ParrotAnafiFan

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Parrot produced their props out of polycarbonate plastic(stronger and more flexible). Most aftermarket props out there, are being made from ABS plastic. There is a big difference in how the drone performs vs the two types and ABS could be leading you down a vibrating jello path literally. The problem is no one is making polycarbonate for the bebop, if you know of a vender that is making them out of poly, let us know.
 
I have two after-market props on my Bebop. They feel slightly more flimsy than the originals. Interesting to know that the difference is the plastic. So far, I have not noticed any difference in performance.
 
I purchased spare props early on so I have a good supply of them. When looking for replacements, look the listing over carefully and if need be ask questions about them.
 
I recently installed 2 props from an after market vendor (they look nearly identical) they are both on one side... when I decent fast with no forward motion I get SUPER BAD propwash and I actually had it FALL OUT OF THE SKY the other day! Man, it sucks having to worry about that all the time.... Tomorrow Im going to tryand put all 4 on and see if its better or worse.. I'll keep you posted
 
That could be the issue, a mix of OEM and aftermarket props, the slight differences would cause some turbulence since they are not exactly the same. I am guessing you will be more stable once you replace the other two.
 
So I figured it out if you have 1 new and 1 old on the opposing motor its way more stable for some reason... so I don't think I'll ever put all 4 new plastic props on it but you can get away with supplemental use.
 

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