Replacing propellers

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In Time required	10 min
Difficulty	Easy
Equipment	WingtraOne, new propellers, TX10 75 mm Torx screwdriver or hex-wrench tool

This replacement is recommended to be carried out by all customers themselves. Wingtra's warranty is not affected by this replacement.

Removing propellers is recommended only in case they are damaged or if you are going to use high-altitude propellers. Do not remove propellers while packing the drone for transport!

Select your propeller type

a. Propeller with screws

All propellers with screws are compatible with all WingtraOne GEN I and WingtraOne GEN II drivetrains.

b. Propeller without screws

Propellers without screws are not compatible with drivetrains with holes.

a. Propeller with screws

Step 1. Remove the old propeller

step1a

Power off the WingtraOne, insert the middle stand, and place it on the floor; alternatively, lay the WingtraOne down on a flat surface, e.g. a table
Unscrew the 2 screws on the propeller with the screwdriver included in the pilot box

Do not remove the screws, they are designed to stay on the propeller

Remove the propeller with the screws from the motor by pulling it up

Step 2. Place the replacement propeller

The color of the propeller should match the color of the dot on the wing
Make sure the colored side of the propeller is facing upwards

Place the replacement propeller on the motor and then rotate it until one screw finds the hole in the motor

no gaps

Then, push the other screw into the hole
Tighten both screws firmly to secure the propeller on the motor
Make sure there are no gaps between the screws, the propeller and the motor

If you have the propellers with screws but the motors do not have the holes for the screws, insert the propellers following the instructions below.

b. Propeller without screws

Step 1. Remove the old propeller

Power off the WingtraOne, insert the middle stand, and place it on the floor
Alternatively, lay the WingtraOne down on a flat surface, e.g. a table
Insert the hex-wrench tool that is included in the pilot box into the hole on the propeller nut

Unscrew the old/damaged propeller by holding tightly the motor with one hand and unscrewing the propeller nut with another

💡 The turn direction differs for the two propellers. The green propeller (right side in cruise flight direction) is fixed with a left-handed nut and the red propeller (left side in cruise flight direction) is fixed with a right-handed nut

Put the propeller nut and the washer aside and remove the propeller from the motor by lifting it up

Step 2. Place the replacement propeller

Place the replacement propeller; the color of the propeller should match the color of the dot on the wing
Make sure the colored side of the propeller is facing upwards

Place the parts in the following order:

Nut
Washer
Propeller
Motor

Make sure:

There are no gaps between the propeller (3) and the rotor (4)
The washer (2) should not be able to move freely between the propeller (3) and the nut (1)

Step 3. Tighten the propeller

Tighten properly by inserting the hex-tool in the nut and rotating it until the resistance is high
The propeller should not loosen, and you can test this by holding the motor with one hand and the propeller with the other

Step 4. Check the propellers

	Double-check that the propeller and the wing match colors Check if the propellers are straight
	If you are unsure, take the two pictures and send them to Wingtra Support; the camera should be at the same height as the propellers when taking the pictures

To reduce the chance of operator error, please check the video tutorial below to confirm how to check the propellers and tighten the versions without screws.