# DeltaQuad Evo Maintenance Kit

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**Scheduled Replacement of DeltaQuad Evo maintenance kit components**

To maintain the peak performance and reliability of your DeltaQuad Evo, it is crucial to adhere to scheduled maintenance practices, including the replacement of components from the **Maintenance Kit**. All motorized parts on the Evo use bearings, which contain lubricants to keep them running. Over time, this fluid can dry out, regardless of use, and moving parts are subject to wear and tear, increasing the likelihood of failure. Additionally, these components are prone to corrosion as most contain metal parts.

Critical moving parts such as the **VTOL arms**, **pusher motor pod**, and **wingtips** should be replaced within a recommended time frame to ensure continued safe operation. Components may experience wear after **12 months**, affecting overall performance, flight stability, and longevity. Replacing these parts proactively helps mitigate potential issues before they impact your drone’s performance during missions.

Not adhering to the maintenance cycle voids the warranty, as failures beyond this point—though unlikely—could have been prevented. 

It remains the client’s choice to perform these cycles at their own risk.
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The DeltaQuad Evo maintenance kit includes the following components:

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**VTOL Arms**

The kit includes four VTOL arms:

* **Two VTOL arms with clockwise rotating motors and propellers**
* **Two VTOL arms with counter-clockwise rotating motors and propellers**

These VTOL arms come pre-assembled with landing gear, ESC (Electronic Speed Controller), motors, and propellers balanced by DeltaQuad to achieve the lowest vibration profile, ensuring smooth and stable flight performance.

**Pusher Motor Pod**

A fully assembled pusher motor pod is included in the kit. This pod comes with:

* **A housing for the ESC, motor, and propeller**

Pre-installed and balanced for optimal thrust and minimal vibration, the pusher motor pod provides the forward propulsion necessary for fixed-wing flight. It complements the VTOL arms' vertical lift, aiding during both ascent and descent by holding the vehicle's position.

**Wingtips**

The maintenance kit also contains a pair of interchangeable wingtips. Each wingtip includes:

* **One servo** **for precise control of the drone's elevon**
* **One LED for enhanced visibility and status indication**

The wingtips are designed to be easily attachable and interchangeable, allowing for quick replacements or repairs. Either wingtip fits on both sides of the drone.

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**Pre-installed and Balanced Propellers**&#x20;

It is important not to remove the installed propellers, as this would negate their pre-installed and balanced state, designed to achieve the lowest vibration profile.

All propellers in the kit are pre-installed on their respective motors and balanced by DeltaQuad. This balancing process minimizes vibration, crucial for maintaining flight stability and extending the lifespan of both the motors and the drone's structural components.&#x20;
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