Usual repair turnaround: up to 3 business days · the person who replies is the one who repairs Mon–Fri 7 am–6 pm · Sat 9 am–12 pm (Brasília time)

Broken drone? Here you know what's wrong, what it costs and when it's back.

Specialized DJI repair in downtown Curitiba, taking in drones from all over Brazil. You approve the quote before any part is replaced, follow every step through photos and videos and, in most cases, get your drone back within 3 business days.

Drone Lotus technician testing a DJI drone board with a multimeter on the bench
The Drone Lotus bench in downtown Curitiba.
5.0 510+ reviews on Google
1,800+drones repaired
3 business daysusual repair turnaround
6 monthswarranty on the parts we supply

Crashed, got wet, showing an error? It happens to every pilot.

Most drones reach us after a crash, with the gimbal, an arm or a motor affected. Pick the equipment and what happened: WhatsApp opens with the message ready, and a technician replies.

If the app shows a warning (gimbal, GPS or compass, sensor, ESC), send a screenshot too.

Send on WhatsApp A photo or video of the problem helps us guide you.

Anyone who has sent a drone for repair knows these stories.

We hear them every week from people who come to us after trying somewhere else. Every part of the way we work exists so none of this happens to you.

“I sent my drone and heard nothing for weeks. I had to call just to get any news.”

You never have to ask.

You get an update at every step, with photos and videos: when the drone arrives, during diagnosis, repair and testing.

“They said a week. It turned into a month, and nobody could tell me when it would be ready.”

Usual turnaround: up to 3 business days.

That's our standard, not a rush fee. When a repair depends on a part we don't have in stock, we tell you in the quote, before you approve.

“The quote said one thing. Once they opened it up, it was something else.”

The price comes before the repair.

Diagnosis first, then an itemized quote. No part is replaced without your OK.

“They charged me for a part I'm not even sure they replaced.”

You see the fault first, and you get the old part back.

The fault is shown on photo and video before anything is replaced. Every part we replace goes back to you with the drone.

“I'm afraid to ship it and have it arrive broken.”

The box is opened on camera.

We create the shipping label and show you how to pack. When it arrives, the unboxing is recorded: you see how the drone arrived before anything else happens.

“They fixed it, and it came back with a different problem.”

Tested before it goes back, and new parts carry a 6-month warranty.

After the repair, the drone goes through bench and flight tests. Only then does it go back to you. The parts we supply have a 6-month warranty.

“I paid them to look at it and in the end they didn't even fix it.”

Approve the quote and the diagnosis fee comes off.

Diagnosis costs R$ 200, because the drone has to be opened and tested to find the real fault. If you approve, it's deducted from the repair. If you decide not to repair, you pay for the diagnosis and the drone goes back to you.

“They told me the repair wasn't worth it and I should just buy a new one.”

When a repair isn't worth it, there's another way.

We can trade your aircraft for a new one, at a much lower price than buying a new drone, with a 1-year warranty.

“The rep didn't know anything, and the technician only spoke in jargon.”

The person who replies is the one who repairs, in plain words.

On WhatsApp you talk directly to the technicians, no call center. You don't need to understand electronics: we show you on photo and video what broke.

For professional pilots

If your drone is your job, every day on the ground costs money.

Cancelled shoots, late deliveries, clients waiting for an answer. If you fly for a living, you can't be without your gear for weeks, or not know when it's coming back.

Talk about my work drone
  • Usual turnaround of up to 3 business daysParts for the most common models kept in stock, so most repairs don't wait on imports.
  • You know where things stand without callingAn update at every step, so you can reschedule your clients with a date, not a guess.
  • Courier pickup in CuritibaWe pick it up wherever you are and bring it back after the repair. You don't lose half a day driving to the shop.
  • Invoices for your companyPay by Pix, card or boleto.
  • Preventive check-upsFor pilots who fly every week: better to find a problem on the bench than in the middle of a job.
  • Enterprise, Matrice and Agras tooOn top of DJI's whole camera drone lineup.

From the first message to flying again

Four steps. At every one, you know what's going on.

  1. You tell us what happened

    On WhatsApp, with a photo or video if you have one. You leave the chat knowing the next step.

  2. The drone gets to us

    By Correios with the label we create, by courier in Curitiba or straight to the shop.

  3. You see the fault and approve the price

    The diagnosis comes with photos and video, and the quote is itemized. Nothing is done without your OK.

  4. Repair, testing and return

    The drone comes back tested, with the replaced parts. New parts carry a 6-month warranty.

What you get during the repair

Without having to ask.

  • A video of the box being opened as soon as it arrives
  • Photos and video of the fault found in the diagnosis
  • An itemized quote to approve in your own time
  • A notice at every change of step, until delivery
  • The replaced parts, together with the drone
  • An invoice or receipt, and a 6-month warranty on parts

You choose how the drone gets here. We handle the logistics.

Far away, short on time or prefer to hand it over in person: there's an easy way for each case.

All of Brazil

By Correios, with a ready-made label

Send us your address on WhatsApp and we create the shipping label and send it to you. Shipping is included in the quote.

  • We show you how to pack it
  • You just stick on the label and drop it off
  • The box is opened on camera when it arrives
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Curitiba

A courier picks it up and brings it back

Our motorcycle courier collects the drone wherever you are and returns it after the repair.

  • Pickup included in the service
  • At home or at work
  • You don't have to go anywhere
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Downtown Curitiba

At the shop, with easy parking

Rua Conselheiro Laurindo, 825, suite 802, next to Av. Visconde de Guarapuava.

  • Partner parking lot: 30 min free
  • A video showing the way there
  • Mon–Fri 7 am–6 pm · Sat 9 am–12 pm
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Got a cheaper quote elsewhere? Send us a screenshot. We match competitors' offers, with parts of the same quality and the same 6-month warranty.

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They sent it in. It flew again.

5.0across 510+ Google reviews (translated from Portuguese)

In a survey of 1,003 customers, more than a third came to us through a referral. After referrals, the most cited reason for choosing Drone Lotus was trust and transparency.

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Customer smiling with his drone bag at the shop
Customer pointing at a DJI Mini 3 box
Customer holding his repaired drone
Customer with his drone bag at the shop
Customer with his DJI Mini case

Customers picking up their drones at the shop.

See our work before you send yours

Real repairs, and customers from several cities telling how it went.

More behind the scenes on Instagram (@dronelotusdji, 16.3k followers)

Drones we repair

DJI's whole camera drone lineup. Don't see yours? Ask us on WhatsApp

DJI Mini 2 · Mini 4K · Mini SE · Mavic MiniDJI Mini 2 · Mini 4K · Mini SE · Mavic Mini
DJI Mini 3DJI Mini 3
DJI Mini 3 ProDJI Mini 3 Pro
DJI Mini 4 ProDJI Mini 4 Pro
DJI Mini 5 ProDJI Mini 5 Pro

The faults we see most

Crashes and impacts · gimbal and camera · boards and micro-soldering · signal and transmission · arms and motors · GPS and IMU · ESC · remote controllers · water damage.

We also repair

The Mavic 2 and the professional lines: Enterprise, Matrice and Agras spraying drones. We don't service older models that use the DJI GO 3 and GO 4 apps (except the Mavic 2).

Drones from all over Brazil come through our bench

The stronger the color, the more customers in that state. From far away, the drone comes by Correios with the label we create, and you follow every step from wherever you are.

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Daniel Douglas, co-owner of Drone Lotus
Daniel DouglasCo-owner
Landerson Sardinha, co-owner of Drone Lotus
Landerson SardinhaCo-owner

Who takes care of your drone

Drone Lotus is an independent repair shop specialized in DJI, owned by partners Daniel Douglas and Landerson Sardinha. There's no call center and no middleman: the person you talk to on WhatsApp is the one who knows your drone inside out.

  • CompanyDrone Lotus · CNPJ (tax ID) 44.675.620/0001-04
  • ShopRua Conselheiro Laurindo, 825, suite 802 · Centro · Curitiba/PR, Brazil
  • HoursMon–Fri 7 am–6 pm · Sat 9 am–12 pm (Brasília time)
  • WhatsApp+55 41 99178-0715
  • Instagram@dronelotusdji

Visit the shop. We even make parking easy.

We're in downtown Curitiba, next to Av. Visconde de Guarapuava. We recorded a video of the way here so you don't get lost.

Drone Lotus · Centro

Rua Conselheiro Laurindo, 825 · Suite 802
Centro · Curitiba/PR · 80060-100 · Brazil
  • Partner parking lot next door, with 30 minutes free.
  • A video of the way to the shop, so you don't get lost.
  • Mon–Fri, 7 am to 6 pm · Sat, 9 am to 12 pm.

Questions everyone asks before sending a drone

Don't see yours? Ask us on WhatsApp

How much does a repair cost?

It depends on the model and the fault. Tell us on WhatsApp what happened (photos or videos help) and we'll give you an idea right away. The exact price comes from the diagnosis, itemized, before any repair work.

Diagnosis costs R$ 200, because the drone has to be opened and tested to find the real fault. If you approve the quote, it's deducted from the repair.

What if I don't approve the quote?

You pay for the diagnosis (R$ 200) and the drone goes back to you. No part is replaced without your approval.

How long does it take?

The usual turnaround is up to 3 business days. We confirm the exact time as soon as we've assessed your drone. If the repair depends on a part we don't have in stock, we tell you in the quote, before you approve.

I live in another city. How do I send my drone?

Send us your address on WhatsApp and we'll create a Correios shipping label and send it to you ready to use. You pack the drone (we show you how), stick on the label and drop it off. Shipping is included in the quote. It works from anywhere in Brazil.

What if something happens in transit?

We guide you on packing so the drone travels protected. When the box arrives, the unboxing is recorded on video: you see exactly how the drone arrived, before any diagnosis. On the way back, it's packed with care.

How do I follow the repair?

You get an update at every step, with photos and videos: arrival, diagnosis, quote, repair and testing. You don't have to keep asking. And if you want to talk to us, just message us on WhatsApp: the person who replies is the one doing the repair.

Is there a warranty?

Yes. The parts we supply have a 6-month warranty, twice the 90 days required by Brazilian law. The drone comes back bench- and flight-tested, and you get the replaced parts back.

What about the files on my memory card?

Before shipping, take out the memory card and keep it with you. That way your photos and videos stay safe and don't travel with the drone.

Do you pick up drones in Curitiba?

Yes. In Curitiba our courier picks up the drone wherever you are and brings it back after the repair. Pickup is included in the service.

My drone crashed. Can I fly it again to test it?

Better not. If a warning came up or a part got bent, turn it off, keep any parts and screws that came loose, and send us photos and a screenshot of the warning on WhatsApp. Flying again or opening it at home usually makes the damage worse.

My drone fell in the water. What should I do?

Don't try to turn it on and don't charge it. Remove the battery, dry the outside with a cloth and contact us as soon as possible: the sooner it reaches the bench, the better the chance of saving it.

I bought a used drone. Is a check-up worth it?

Yes. Better to find a hidden problem on the bench than in the air.

Is it worth repairing, or should I buy a new one?

It depends on the fault. With the quote in hand you can decide calmly. And if the repair isn't worth it, there's a good alternative: we can trade your aircraft for a new one, at a much lower price than buying a new drone, with a 1-year warranty.

Do you issue invoices? How can I pay?

Yes, we issue official invoices (nota fiscal), including for companies. You can pay by Pix, card or boleto.

Which drones do you repair?

DJI's whole camera drone lineup (Mini, Air, Mavic 3 and 4, Neo, Flip, Avata, Lito), the Mavic 2 and the professional lines: Enterprise, Matrice and Agras spraying drones. We don't service older models that use the DJI GO 3 and GO 4 apps, except the Mavic 2.

Can I talk to you in English?

Yes. Message us in English on WhatsApp and we'll reply in English.

Your drone was made to fly, not to sit in a drawer.

Send us a message telling us what happened. The person who replies is the one who'll fix it.

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