How the Tool Works
This tool tracks flight counts per drone component and reminds you when inspections or replacements are due, helping extend component life and prevent mid-flight failures.
Maintenance Intervals
| Component | Interval (Flights) | Inspection Type |
|---|---|---|
| Propellers | 20 | Inspect for cracks, nicks, flex |
| Motors | 50 | Check bearings, clean, tighten |
| Battery | 100 | Check cells, health, voltage sag |
| Frame | 100 | Inspect for stress cracks, fractures |
| FC/GPS | 100 | Check firmware, calibration |
| Gimbal/Camera | 50 | Clean, check stabilization |
Status Calculation
Remaining = Interval - Flights Used
Status:
- > 75% used: Warning (yellow)
- Due (remaining ≤ 0): Inspection required (red)FAQs
1. Why track flights per component?
Components wear with use. Propellers get nicks, motors wear bearings, batteries degrade. Tracking flights helps you know when to inspect before failures cause crashes.
2. How often should I inspect my drone?
Before every flight, do a visual check. Deep inspections: props after ~20 flights, motors after ~50, full inspection after ~100 flights.
3. What happens if I don’t maintain my drone?
Component failures in flight cause crashes, loss of equipment, and potential property damage or injury. Regular maintenance is essential for safe operation.
4. Can I customize the maintenance intervals?
The default intervals match industry guidelines, but you can adapt them to your specific components and flying conditions.
5. What should I check on propellers?
Look for nicks, cracks, chips, and warping. Check that mounting screws are tight. Replace any prop with visible damage.
6. What are common motor maintenance tasks?
Clean out debris, check bearings for roughness, verify bell screws are tight, check for shaft play, and listen for unusual noise.
7. What battery health signs should I watch for?
Swelling, voltage sag under load, reduced flight time, high internal resistance, and heat during charge or discharge all indicate battery degradation.