First crash

Fred · Oct 22, 2017

Flying along and seems the controls failed to react. Hit a trailer. Of course several of the props were damaged/broken. No biggie. What is the lower part of the camera mount. Where is the best ace to get reacement parts? This is the part I need.
Shopping

OldHire · Oct 22, 2017

Fred said:
Flying along and seems the controls failed to react. Hit a trailer. Of course several of the props were damaged/broken. No biggie. What is the lower part of the camera mount. Where is the best ace to get reacement parts? This is the part I need.
Shopping

I’ve used Terrestrial Imaging for repairs and sales. They have terrific customer service. You can call and talk to them, get advice and not use them if you choose, but they will try to help regardless.

Steve Carr · Oct 22, 2017

Fred said:
Flying along and seems the controls failed to react.

How long have you been flying this H? Have you ever had that happen previously?

Fred · Oct 23, 2017

Steve Carr said:
How long have you been flying this H? Have you ever had that happen previously?

Almost a year of flying with zero problems. My 5 year old grandson flies it without problems.

PatR · Oct 23, 2017

Fred,
With all due respect, you’ve already learned you can obtain the part for $4.99+shipping from Yuneec. Perhaps Terrestrial or Carolina, both great places to go, might be a little faster if they have them in stock but shipping costs would like as not be the only difference. Why are you still searching for a parts source?

Fred · Oct 23, 2017

PatR said:
Fred,
With all due respect, you’ve already learned you can obtain the part for $4.99+shipping from Yuneec. Perhaps Terrestrial or Carolina, both great places to go, might be a little faster if they have them in stock but shipping costs would like as not be the only difference. Why are you still searching for a parts source?

Would it take longer to get them from Yuneec? I know we could get PDQ from Terrestial. That is the only reason I ask.

PatR · Oct 23, 2017

If they are in stock T.I. would be faster by perhaps a couple days but it they weren't you would be waiting for Yuneec to ship them to T.I. Call T.I. and check inventory and go from there.

Steve Carr · Oct 23, 2017

Fred said:
Flying along and seems the controls failed to react.

I'm still curious about the cause of this event. Have flown again since that flight?

Harold Strauss · Oct 25, 2017

Vertigo Drones online stocks all of the parts for the H and many more. Delivery is quit fast and I have ordered from them twice with no issues.

Fred · Oct 25, 2017

Steve Carr said:
I'm still curious about the cause of this event. Have flown again since that flight?

Not yet. I've checked the camera and it's good. Found one of the boom locks broken.

Steve Carr · Oct 25, 2017

Fred said:
Not yet. I've checked the camera and it's good. Found one of the boom locks broken.

Are you referring to the motor arm locks?
Yuneec Typhoon H Arm Latch
Yuneec Typhoon H Arm Hook

Fred · Oct 25, 2017

Steve Carr said:
Are you referring to the motor arm locks?
Yuneec Typhoon H Arm Latch
Yuneec Typhoon H Arm Hook

Arm Hook

Fred · Nov 6, 2017

Stupid question. I've got all of the needed parts. I figured they were small Philips head screws. Nope. Are they small allen heads or what?

Steve Carr · Nov 6, 2017

Fred said:
Stupid question. I've got all of the needed parts. I figured they were small Philips head screws. Nope. Are they small allen heads or what?

There are some Philips head screws on the H as well as 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5 mm hex screws.

I picked up this set and it's good quality.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FK6TJ9G/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1

Fred · Nov 6, 2017

Well to work with my bird. Need way to many tools. I then have to wait to get ho.e to try it. Can't fly at the airport.

Steve Carr · Nov 7, 2017

Fred said:
Well to work with my bird. Need way to many tools. I then have to wait to get ho.e to try it. Can't fly at the airport.

Any set of metric Allen wrenches will work if they are small enough.

Fred · Nov 7, 2017

Camera is done, tested and good. Now the arm lock.

Steve Carr · Nov 7, 2017

Sounds like you are making progress. Before you fly again you should check the sticks in Hardware Monitor to see if they are working properly. Based on your original post it could be that at least one of the sticks will need cleaning.

Fred · Nov 11, 2017

Landing gear actuator is broken. Locks in the down position which is a good thing. Easy enough fix. Btw, it flew great. Back in business just with fixed gear.