Drone Repair Services
DJI, Autel, Skydio, and other drone brand repair. Crash damage, gimbal, motors, GPS, and water damage. Same-day repair for most issues.
Why Drone Pilots Choose Us
Crashed your drone? Most repair options are bad. Send it back to DJI and wait three weeks. Find a national mail-in service and wait two weeks plus shipping fees. Most local repair shops in Albuquerque don’t touch drones at all.
We do. We’ve been repairing drones in Albuquerque since 2016, including crashed DJI Mavics, Phantom series with motor failures, and water-damaged drones from real estate shoots gone wrong.
Three things set our drone repair work apart:
- Same-day repair for most issues: Crashed propellers, motor swaps, gimbal calibration, and minor crash damage are usually finished the same day.
- Board-level drone repair: Drone main boards have flight controllers, GPS modules, and power management ICs that can fail. We do component-level repair on these, which most shops can't.
- Premium parts: OEM-grade replacement parts that match the original specifications, so your drone flies the way it did out of the box.
Drones We Repair
We service every major drone brand:
Drone Repairs We Handle
Whether your drone crashed, won’t power on, has gimbal issues, or has a damaged camera, the issue almost always falls into one of these categories. Walk in for a free diagnostic.
The most common drone repair we do. Cracked frames, broken arms, damaged landing gear, snapped propellers, and bent motors from impact. We disassemble the drone, replace damaged structural parts, and recalibrate everything before testing.
Shaky footage, blurry video, gimbal that won't level, or camera that won't respond. The gimbal is the most delicate part of any drone and the first to break in a crash. We repair gimbal motors, replace ribbon cables, and recalibrate the system. For damaged camera modules, we replace them with OEM-grade parts.
Motors that don't spin, spin unevenly, or sound rough usually need replacement. Propellers that are bent, cracked, or chipped affect flight stability and need to be replaced. We replace motors and propellers on every brand we service.
Batteries that won't charge, don't last as long, or are physically swollen. Drone batteries should never be used when swollen, that's a fire risk. We replace batteries with OEM-grade replacements and dispose of the old ones safely.
GPS errors, compass calibration failures, drones that drift in flight, or erratic behavior. We diagnose flight controller and GPS module issues and repair or replace what's needed.
Drones that crashed in water, were caught in rain, or were spilled on. Don't try to power them on, that often makes things worse. Bring it in fast. We open the drone, clean the components, address any board-level corrosion, and test before returning. Water damage success depends on how fast you bring it in.
Drone charging ports break from heavy use. We replace them in shop.
Drone main boards have flight controllers, ESCs (electronic speed controllers), GPS modules, and power management chips. When any of these fail, the repair is board-level. We do micro-soldering work that most repair shops can't.
After any repair, drones need to be recalibrated for IMU, compass, and gimbal. We do this as part of every repair to make sure your drone flies straight before you leave.
Before a big shoot or flight, you can bring your drone in for a pre-flight inspection. We check motors, propellers, battery health, gimbal calibration, and GPS function. Catches problems before they become crashes.
The most common drone repair we do. Cracked frames, broken arms, damaged landing gear, snapped propellers, and bent motors from impact. We disassemble the drone, replace damaged structural parts, and recalibrate everything before testing.
Shaky footage, blurry video, gimbal that won’t level, or camera that won’t respond. The gimbal is the most delicate part of any drone and the first to break in a crash. We repair gimbal motors, replace ribbon cables, and recalibrate the system. For damaged camera modules, we replace them with OEM-grade parts.
Tablets that won’t charge unless you wiggle the cable, charge slowly, or only work at a certain angle usually have a damaged or dirty USB-C or proprietary charging port. Cleaning sometimes fixes it. Other times the port needs replacement.
Motors that don’t spin, spin unevenly, or sound rough usually need replacement. Propellers that are bent, cracked, or chipped affect flight stability and need to be replaced. We replace motors and propellers on every brand we service.
Batteries that won’t charge, don’t last as long, or are physically swollen. Drone batteries should never be used when swollen, that’s a fire risk. We replace batteries with OEM-grade replacements and dispose of the old ones safely.
GPS errors, compass calibration failures, drones that drift in flight, or erratic behavior. We diagnose flight controller and GPS module issues and repair or replace what’s needed.
Drones that crashed in water, were caught in rain, or were spilled on. Don’t try to power them on, that often makes things worse. Bring it in fast. We open the drone, clean the components, address any board-level corrosion, and test before returning. Water damage success depends on how fast you bring it in.
Drone charging ports break from heavy use. We replace them in shop.
Drone main boards have flight controllers, ESCs (electronic speed controllers), GPS modules, and power management chips. When any of these fail, the repair is board-level. We do micro-soldering work that most repair shops can’t.
After any repair, drones need to be recalibrated for IMU, compass, and gimbal. We do this as part of every repair to make sure your drone flies straight before you leave.
Before a big shoot or flight, you can bring your drone in for a pre-flight inspection. We check motors, propellers, battery health, gimbal calibration, and GPS function. Catches problems before they become crashes.
If you’re not sure what’s wrong with your drone, bring it in. The diagnostic is free.
Why Choose ABQ Phone Repair & Accessories for Your Drone
We’ve been repairing drones in Albuquerque since 2016. Here’s what sets us apart:
Most drone repair services ship your drone to a remote facility. We do everything in shop.
Crash damage, motor swaps, gimbal calibration, and propeller replacement usually finished the same day.
Most repair shops can't do component-level work on drones. We can.
OEM-grade replacement parts.
See our warranty page for full terms.
If another shop has told you your drone isn't repairable, bring it to us for a second opinion.
Repair Times and What to Expect
Most drone repairs are completed within 1 to 4 hours when parts are in stock:
- Propeller and motor replacement: 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Gimbal calibration and minor repair: 1 to 2 hours
- Crash damage repair: 2 to 4 hours
- Battery replacement: 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Charging port replacement: 1 to 2 hours
Repairs that take longer:
- Water damage and board-level work: Up to 24 to 48 hours
- Major crash with multiple component failures: 1 to 2 days
- Less common drone brands: Parts may need to be ordered
We’re upfront about timing and parts availability before you leave the drone with us.
How to Bring in Your Drone
Walk-ins welcome during business hours. For less common drone brands, we recommend calling first so we can verify parts availability.
Schedule an appointment online or call us at +1 505-336-1907.
Before you come in:
- Bring the drone, the controller, the battery, and the charger: All of these can be involved in diagnosing the issue.
- Note what happened: Crash, water damage, sudden malfunction? The more detail, the faster we diagnose.
- Bring the SD card: if you want flight log data preserved.
We’re located at 7101 Menaul Blvd NE, Suite C, right off I-40 at the Menaul exit, near Coronado Center.We’re located at 7101 Menaul Blvd NE, Suite C, right off I-40 at the Menaul exit, near Coronado Center.
Frequently Asked Drone Repair Questions
Do you really repair drones, or just say you do?
We repair them. Drones come into the shop daily, including DJI Mavics, Phantoms, Autel EVOs, and others. Crash damage, gimbal repair, motor replacements, water damage, and board-level work are all done in shop.
My DJI drone crashed. Is it worth repairing?
Usually yes. Most crashes damage specific components (propellers, motors, gimbal, camera), not the entire drone. We diagnose for free and tell you what’s worth fixing. If a repair would cost more than the drone is worth, we tell you that too.
Can you fix a water-damaged drone?
Often, yes. Water damage recovery depends on how fast you bring it in. Don’t try to power it on or charge it. Bring it to us as soon as possible.
Can you recover footage from a crashed drone?
In most cases, yes. The SD card usually survives even when the drone doesn’t. If the SD card itself is damaged, we attempt data recovery.
Do you use genuine DJI parts?
We use OEM-grade replacement parts that match the original specifications. For DJI repairs, that includes parts that are functionally equivalent to genuine DJI parts.
How long does drone crash repair take?
Most crash repairs are completed in 2 to 4 hours when parts are in stock. Major crashes with multiple component failures can take 1 to 2 days.
Do you offer mail-in drone repair?
Yes. Contact us first so we can verify parts availability for your specific drone and walk you through how to ship it safely.
Can you do a pre-flight inspection?
Yes. Before a big shoot or important flight, we can inspect your drone for issues that might cause a crash. Worth doing if you fly professionally.
My drone won't power on. Can you fix it?
Usually, yes. Could be the battery, the power management chip, or a board-level issue. We diagnose for free and tell you what’s wrong.
Other Devices We Repair
Phones aren’t the only thing we fix. If you’ve got another device that needs work, we likely cover it.
All iPhone models with genuine Apple screens
Galaxy S, Note, A series, and foldables
Moto G, Edge, Razr, and other Motorola phones
Pixel 9, 8, 7, and earlier models
OnePlus 12, 11, 10 Pro, Nord series
Galaxy Tab, Amazon Fire, Surface, and more
PS5, Xbox, Switch including HDMI port soldering
Windows desktops and iMacs
PS4, PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, including HDMI port soldering
MacBook and Windows laptops
DJI and other consumer drones
Every Apple Watch generation
Get Your Drone Flying Again
Stop by the shop or call ahead so we can confirm parts and have everything ready when you arrive. Free diagnostics, board-level repair capability, and most jobs finished the same day.
For other devices, see our full range of phone repair in Albuquerque services.
