Full damage assessment
We look past the obvious break. A cracked arm often comes with a strained motor or a pinched cable, and finding that now is cheaper than finding it mid-flight.
DJI & consumer drones
Drone repair, after the bad landing
Gimbal errors, a camera that will not focus, cracked arms, a drone that came down in the water. We assess and repair DJI and other consumer drones in Warkworth rather than writing them off.
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DJIAnd other brands
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The coast is hard on drones
This part of the country is a magnet for drone flying — Omaha, Goat Island, the Mahurangi coastline, Mangawhai Heads. It is also full of the things that break drones: sea breeze, salt spray, unforgiving rocks and water that does not care how expensive the aircraft was.
A crash rarely destroys everything. The gimbal takes the impact, an arm cracks, the camera cover shatters — but the flight controller, the battery and the shell are usually fine. That is what makes drone repair worth doing rather than replacing the whole aircraft.
We assess the damage properly and tell you what it will actually take. If the board is gone, we will say so rather than quoting you a partial repair that leaves you with an aircraft you cannot trust in the air.
Drone faults we work on
- Gimbal errors, wobble and stuck motors
- Camera damage, focus faults and cracked lens covers
- Cracked or snapped propeller arms
- Damaged shells and body panels
- Charging faults and battery issues
- Water and salt damage cleaning
- Ribbon cable and connector repairs
- Post-crash diagnostics before you fly again
If it has been in salt water, do not switch it on and do not charge the battery. Corrosion keeps working on the board every minute it stays wet, and powering it up while contaminated is what turns a cleanable drone into a dead one. Get it to us the same day if you possibly can.
What a proper drone assessment covers
Gimbal specialists
Gimbals are the most common casualty and the most delicate assembly on the aircraft. They need patient, careful work rather than force.
Honest airworthiness call
If we do not think the aircraft will be reliable in the air after a repair, we will tell you. Nobody benefits from a drone that fails at altitude.
Clear on parts and timing
Some parts are on the shelf, some have to be ordered. We tell you which before you commit to anything.
~30 minutes
Most screen and battery repairs
3-month warranty
Parts and workmanship
No appointment
Walk in during opening hours
Quality parts
Honest, up-front pricing
FAQ
Common questions
What drone brands do you repair?
Mostly DJI — Mini, Air, Mavic and Phantom series — plus other consumer brands. Tell us the model and the fault and we will confirm whether we can help before you drive over.
My gimbal is wobbling or showing an error.
Gimbals take the worst of any hard landing. Bent arms, stripped motors and torn ribbon cables are all common, and most are repairable. Do not keep power-cycling it hoping the error clears — that can strain the motor further.
Can you fix a drone that has been in salt water?
Sometimes, and speed is everything. Do not power it on and do not charge the battery. Get it to us as fast as you can — salt water corrodes a board continuously until it is properly cleaned.
Do you replace cracked or broken propeller arms?
Yes. Cracked arms and damaged shells are among the most common repairs after a bad landing, and they are usually straightforward.
Is it worth repairing rather than buying new?
Usually. Drones are expensive, and the common faults — gimbals, arms, cameras, ports — are individual parts rather than the whole aircraft. We will tell you honestly if the damage runs deeper than that.
How long does a drone repair take?
It depends on parts. Some are on the shelf and it is a same-week job; specialist gimbal parts may need ordering. We will give you a realistic timeframe once we have assessed it.
Other specialist repairs
Crashed or waterlogged drone?
Call 027-827-0002 with the model and what happened. We will tell you whether it is worth bringing in before you make the trip.