![]() ![]() This unique combination allows you to fully coat your entire drone without worrying about stopping the flow of electricity on ports and plugs. The liquid has water-resistant qualities, however, it still allows electricity to flow. Which might sound like a bad thing at first, however, hear me out for a minute. This product, unlike formal coating, is not electrically resistant. The product was designed to overcome some of the limitations that come with conformal coating. This stuff is a powder made by some chemicals. Waterproof Drone With DryDrone Shake ‘n Bake ![]() IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that you might void your warranty when breaking down the drone or using any of the steps below to waterproof your drone. Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Take Apart the DJI Phantom 3 Drone Quadcopter () ![]() So please go through the entire article before you start removing electronic components. How far you would want to break down your drone is also completely up to your preference and the method you select below. However, I highly recommend you find a tutorial video that walks through how you can take apart your specific drone. I’ve gone ahead and sourced a video on how to take apart a DJI Phantom to help you along the way. Now, this step will obviously heavily depend on your type of drone or quadcopter. Now that you know what to remove, you’re probably wondering how to remove them. DO NOT use silicone in ports, it will stop the plugs from working. A lot of people skip over ports because of this, however, if you would like to make your drone extra waterproof, then make sure you use the methods below that allow it. Ports usually include battery ports or any areas where something can be plugged in. Now, these areas are weak points on the drone because they are always exposed. Example of electronic speed control connections. These are usually situated on the drone’s arm where the wires that come out of the motor attach. If the integrated circuit on these connections short circuit, then it could fry your motor or even your electronic speed control. Motor ESC, (electronic speed control,) connections. ![]() It’s the huge board with a bunch of chips on it. So you want to take out as many printed circuit boards as possible. These boards have hundreds of little charges of electricity that can easily be disrupted even by a drop of water. Which are the big green looking boards with a lot of chips on and lines on them. The electronic components that are at the highest risk can be found in the legs of the IC’s, (Integrated circuit,) on the printed circuit boards. Keep in mind that some of the waterproofing methods mentioned below will need you to remove these important electronic components, while other less effective methods don’t need you to take apart your drone at all. I recommend you focus on the parts of the drone that are the most sensitive to sudden voltage changes. Important Electronic Components That You Should Be Protecting Firstīefore getting started, you’ll need to know what electronic components you should be protected in the first place. If you don’t feel comfortable opening your drone, please skip to method number 4. Don’t let this intimidate you, it’s actually quite easy. I’m going to assume you have minimal experience with electronics, so I’ll try and explain this in the most simple terms possible. Now if you’re happy to take your drone apart, you’ll need to know which are the most important electronic components to tackle first. Waterproofing methods that you can use based on your experience level. Don’t feel comfortable opening up your drone at all. Only comfortable removing the outer cover of the drone. You don’t mind stripping your drone as much as possible. You are comfortable taking apart your drone completely. So if you’re a bit of a technophobe, don’t worry, we’ve got a method for you too. For example, some people will feel comfortable stripping their drones completely, while others won’t even want to remove the drone’s outer case. Each method was designed for people with different experience levels. Here are four of the best waterproofing options for your drone. If you’re prone to getting your drone caught out in the rain, then its probably a good idea to give it some protection against the elements. ![]()
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