I’m not going to write an in-depth review on these blades as I think there are a lot of other folks here that have done an amazing job of that already.
I will say that I noticed a considerable ‘reduction in noise’ with these blades. The reason I put quotes around that phrase is because I don’t intend for ‘reduction in noise’ to describe a metric that’s necessarily measured on an empirical scale. It’s much more subjective and it’s tough to put your finger on it.
It’s not necessarily a reduction in operating volume as it still seems about as loud as before. Though I’m sure there’s technically a slight reduction on the dB scale with these blades, that’s not really the most impactful difference.
Instead, it’s an overall reduction in that whine that we all love so much in drones. This is a very subjective thing to pinpoint, but it now sounds LESS like a furious swarm of bees, while also hitting a lower tonal range.
It feels to me like they designed these blades to dampen the higher tonal ranges of that familiar drone whine.
This effect is slightly noticeable at 50ft or less but very noticeable when you’re flying 200ft or more.
I think this is why there are such conflicting reviews around these blades. You either value that subjective reduction in noise or you don’t.
I live in a pretty populated neighborhood with some finicky neighbors, so I tend to fly as close to the FAA ceiling as possible, around 350-395 ft.
With these, I now can’t really hear the drone unless it’s above me, where before, I could hear that high pitched whine a ways off, even flying around 400 ft altitude.
Considering my situation, these blades make sense as I’m sure my paranoid neighbors now don’t even know my drone’s way up there photographing the mountains.
I will also note that I see a slight increase in battery life, maybe a couple minutes, but nothing dramatic. Still though, that can mean a few extra shots if you plan your shoot right.
The blades are a bit expensive for what they are BUT they are official DJI hardware so you have peace of mind that your drone won’t suffer some sort of catastrophic failure due to cheap production standards or inferior materials.
The only reason this product isn’t 5 stars is because of the price. I don’t know what sort of magic is woven to produce these but I do suspect that four plastic, swiveling drone blades that contain two metal pins each, a splash of paint, with surface and edge finishing work would perhaps cost a few bucks to make at higher quantities.
To me the price point feels high, to the degree that I feel like DJII is taking advantage of my brand loyalty. That irks me a bit.
Beyond that though, it’s a good quality product from a great company. I would consider these if you want to lessen your overall noise footprint on your surroundings.
| Manufacturer | Renesmei |
|---|---|
| Brand | DJI |
| Item Weight | 1.41 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 3.94 x 3.94 x 3.94 inches |
| Item model number | CP.PT.00000079.01 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Mavic Pro Platinum |
