Parrot AR Drone 2.0 – Repair Part 3 of 4 – Removing Motors & Reinstalling Motors
Topic = Parrot AR Drone 2.0 – Replacement of the Central Cross PF070036
This is a detailed video where I first remove and then replace a broken Central Cross.
It takes circa 120+ minutes all in (to the point you can fly again). I explain what tools and parts you need and then talk through step-by-step how to perform the removal and then the new part instal. Part 3 of 4.
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are the motors different?
It's an falcon hd upgrade tho
my drones big plastic gear is not touching the little one what do i do
My drone has problem. It fell from the sky so I repaired it but now it won't start up. On the bottom I get a green light and orange light and a red light consecutively and all four propellers are red as well
hey i need some help the black thingy in the motor which is shaped like a battery is loose for me and is holded on by a couple of wires and the shaft of the pinion gear is attached to it my drone crashed and the black battery thingy went loose pulling in the pinion gear's shaft and i lost the pinion gear but i gotta new one is there anyway i can pop the black battery thingy back in place
It's frustrating that you tell us this is part 3 of 4 but don't put links to the other parts. I can't find them among your hundreds of videos.
also i didnt think it mattered if motors were placed anywhere, is this correct
hi…im getting motor emergency and theres no software on motor one in the app what motor is motor one…im lost…ive bought new cross piece and new motor and cant get last prop to turn on warm up.thx ar drone 2.0.dont no how to sort up grade motor one to show version.
I need help with my drone can you check my video
Hello, please help to me. What can be the problem about my AR Drone 2.0 AR DRONE 2.0 Take off problem. Helppp ???
hi is it possible to change the motor into FC 28-05 2840kv motors (Emax) or other motor..pls help tnx
thanks a lot! i replaced my main gear after it got lost in a crash, my motor unit got loose, i simply put it back but thanks to your video i realized the metal ring attaching the screws of the motor to the cross was loose on my motor. i was allmost ready to order a new motor, this vid saved my wallet :'D
So after I did this the motor got hot and started to smoke. Where did I go wrong or what causes this. How to fix.
thanks alot!! beter then parrot movies !! and yes i crashed on the first day !!!
thank you I'll order the tools.
The motor smells burnt.
The strange thing is it flew perfect last flight?
On start up when all the blades test one doesn't test.how do I figure out what I need to buy.
We just tried starting our parrot up and one motor had a little smoke come out and three spin but the one that smoked tries to go but can't get going.
Thanks Tom. You're a lifesaver. I just successfully replaced the cross in my AR Drone 2.0 ( I broke it the very first time I flew it ). Without your excellent videos I would have been doing it blind. The video provided by Parrot was useless (a 1 minute music video with no real information at all!). It makes me wonder why they (and other companies) don't do extensive videos like yours themselves!
Is it possible to put an hobby type of motor on it?
Like the motors for rc helicopter
What are the symptoms of a deffective or broken motor ? I have my drone drifting and doing 360° when trying to go on a straight line, can't tell if it's the motor or the navigation board. Thanks
Yes – the sensors & circuit that determine height are no longer communicating to the main motherboard.
Got it……. it seems like it won't rise high…… its having a hard time responding
The "PIC watchdog" message means the Navigation board is not communicating with part of the main board correctly. These two are connected by a thin white ribbon cable with two blue 8 pin connectors.
You will need to either try to return it back to Parrot under warranty if you have not had any 'hard' crashes or repair this yourself. (First try to just remove and then reconnect all the connectors..)
What dose it mean when it flashes oic watcjdog emergency
I hope that works out for you. Be good to know either way. Cheers & Good Luck.
I am a terrible pilot! I used to crash all the time… I had to buy the 60Beat controller to get better control (really helps)
I have found however that my AR Drone always repairs ok & works once I have fixed all the damaged I caused.
I have read similar comments on the official Parott forums. They seem to have many lessons to learn in the are of customer service.
Then you have little to loose. Open it up. Reconnect all the connections. Reset it and then try to fly again.
I wish you luck!
That sounds bad. If your AR Drone 2.0 is brand new – send it back to Parrot.
If these symptoms are following a repair – I suggest opening it back up & double checking all of the cables are back in place perfectly aligned.
Have you tried a full 'AR Drone Reset' ?
There is a reset button access hole near the battery compartment.You will need a small wooden toothpick.
Try that first & see if it flies again.
You are most welcome – glad that sharing has helped you. Thanks for the feedback. 🙂
Thanks a lot! It took me from 1 to 5 am to do the whole thing, but absolute success!
You are most welcome. Sorry I could not be of more assistance!
sorry for bothering you. I wis there would been a place to upload photo so that I can send it to you. But anyway it may be between the card and the cords I guess because it cannot be seen without demounting the motor. Thanks you very much for your interest and help… Respect…
That does sound odd. I cannot see anything yellow in and around my motors.
Nope all the rubbers are on.
This might be a glue or something its yellow
Possibly the Silicone is from the foot themselves.
Each foot does have some 'rubber' to their base / bottom. Could this be what you see ?
Thanks for ur quick reply first.
When I've removed one motor, a little silicone about half inches or shorter came out. But I couldn't understand from where it broke off.
It make be sticked to to a wall of a motor because there is nothing between motors card and the edge. If you remove a brand new drone 2 motor it is gonna break off too I guess.
Anyway I've screwed all screws and now there is no shake. But silicone should be mounted on purpose. It looks like a cut nail 🙂
What Silicone part? Please describe what item you are talking about and the exact MM:SS so I can see where you need help.
All I recommend is that you screw the 3 x top motor screws and the 3 x circuit board screws tightly to each arm as I show.
what about the silicone part which avoids motor shake. I've replaced the motor but now it shakes. Because there was a silicone part got off when I've removed the motor. PLEASE REPLY AND HELP
When you say does not lift of the ground – Do you mean to say that the motors spin the propellers but the AR Drone does not take off ?
If so – Check you have the correct Props on the correct legs. (Watch my other videos that show exactly what you need to do. This is only Part 1)
Hi,
I had pic watchdog emergency so i replaced the nav board and the sensors, now the error message has gone and it starts up. it doesn't lift off the ground, i did upgrade the bearings as-well. I have heard people say that this could of been a result of bending the cross frame by accident. got any ideas? thanks
I am glad you find them helpful ! 🙂
You can be sure with all my crashes – I will have plenty of other repairs still to do 😉
(+I like the magnet idea)
1 and 3 are C… 2 and 4 are A
Great Videos Tom… used them twice. First after a water landing killed my mainboard… then again after the back magnet of the hull was lost and caused a crash from 20 feet when the hull came off during a flip. Down she went, broken cross. I stuck a small but powerful magnet to the side of my screw-driver… makes dealing with those tiny screws easier..
I am glad to know that I helped get you flying! (although it is trying to snow where I am today!)
+Many thanks for your positive and supportive comments. 😀