Matrice 300 RTK Winter Maintenance
With the cooler months here, it’s an ideal time for drone pilots to thoroughly check their drones before and after each flight, especially the Matrice 300 RTK.
Despite the Matrice 300 RTK being DJI's safest and most durable craft to date, routine inspections before and after each operation are crucial, particularly now that the weather is getting colder and there is more moisture in the air.
Conducting a comprehensive examination of the propellers to make sure they are fitted correctly and are not damaged is one of the most important pre-flight checks. After all, cracks and fractures can develop due to the colder temperatures.
These are the checks that we advise performing:
1: Visually and physically examine each edge and the upper and bottom surfaces of each propeller to check for any deformations, fractures, cracks, or excessive wear. After that, wipe the propellers down with a soft, dry cloth.
2. Gently flex the propeller while holding both ends. Any smaller fractures will be seen as a result.
3. Rock the propellers while they are attached to the drone. Verify that the retaining bolts are firmly tightened if there is any movement.
4: Check to see that the propellers are attached properly. Propellers for motors 1 and 3 should always be CCW, while those for motors 2 and 4 need to be CW. Motor 1 is the front-facing propeller on the right, followed by motors 2, 3, and 4 in a counterclockwise direction.
5: As part of your takeoff procedure, make sure all necessary tests are carried out, including hovering the drone for 10 seconds at a height of 10 metres before performing stick checks.
6: Always use the DJI pre-thread-lock bolts when replacing the propellers on the Matrice 300 RTK.
7: After 300 hours of flight time or one year of use, it is advised to change the propellers.
If there are any propeller issues, avoid flying and get new ones installed straight away. As soon as you discover any damage to the propeller, we advise removing it, snapping it, and disposing of it properly.
Every 12 months we recommend that a full health check is conducted for optimal performance.
Our trained technicians will assess, calibrate and clean your craft, locating and fixing any potential issues in the process. We perform a test flight after the service to ensure the craft is operating optimally. Each service is accompanied with our maintenance certificate. All Ferntech services comply with CAA 102 requirements and come with a maintenance certificate.
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