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Video footage is shaky and unclear due to an unstable camera

You need to get to the screws and replace them or tighten them. You can do this by using this guide.

Replace the camera lens using this guide.

Drone is not able to land on all four legs without tipping or falling over

First make sure that all of the legs are down and in ready position for landing. If all the leg stands are in landing position and it still wont land properly, then you may have a problem with the screws that hold the leg in. Replace or tighten the screw in the leg using this guide.

First make sure that all of the legs are down and in ready position for landing. If all the leg stands are in landing position and it still wont land properly, then one of your leg stands may be cracked or broken. Replace the leg with the proper tools using this guide.

The propeller looks like it is bent or cracked

You can try to use a subtle heat source like a lighter to heat the plastic up to bend it straight. Be careful not to bring the lighter too close to the drone as you could possibly melt the plastic too much. 2.5 - 3 inches away is a good length. If the drone is still not flying straight then you will need to replace the propeller by using the steps and tools in this guide.

You will need to replace the propeller using the proper tools by following this guide.

You will need to take the propeller off and see if there are any strings or threads tangled in the propeller. If all the propellers are not spinning It could be a bigger problem with the motor. However, if just one is not spinning and you are unable to find threads or string then you can try to replace the propeller using this guide and the proper tools.

When trying to connect your phone to the drone to control it, it will not connect to your Bluetooth device.

You need to replace or fix something on the motherboard. You can locate and remove the motherboard using this guide.

You need to get to these wires and replace any that are broken or disconnected using this guide.