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    Mini 1st Gen Gimbal Calibration Question

    Well…the Fly app says the drone was activated 545 days ago - I bought the kit on eBay about a month ago so don’t know it’s history over the past 1-1/2 years. What I do know is that all components looked brand new, no nicks, scratches, signs of use, including the box. The gimbal cover was on and...
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    Mini 1st Gen Gimbal Calibration Question

    In short - if your gimbal doesn’t sit correctly or seems too loose - replace the gimbal damper mounts - note though that to remove the top cover and do this you will have to cut or remove or destroy the tiny warranty sticker that is attached to both the top cover and the body - inside the...
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    Mini 1st Gen Gimbal Calibration Question

    Ok thanks, good to know my MM sits normally, & thx for the photos, helpful. I have ordered some PGY leg extenders and also a PGY camera hood (curious if this can be used with lens filters attached)(also curious how well it works on sun flare). I have also ordered a set of new gimbal damper...
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    Mini 1st Gen Gimbal Calibration Question

    Ok thanks. I haven’t crashed it but I did buy it used. It looks pristine new but it still could have crashed… So I did indeed check my observations: My flat surface is dead flat. I do not see any displacement in the front legs - though I don’t think I could spot 1mm or 2mm of legs sitting high...
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    Mini 1st Gen Gimbal Calibration Question

    Ok thanks, I’ll look into some leg extenders or one of those sled type setups, I may make my own & see if I can make something lighter and more aerodynamic…
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    How many times / batteries do you fly a week?

    Currently while learning to fly - I fly every day for about 20 to 25 mins - I use up one battery per day…
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    Power up Controller or drone first

    Ok I’m a new UAV pilot, but here’s my thoughts: I power up the RC and app (aka the Tx I believe) and make sure they are waiting on the UAV, then when they are (a very quick process), power up the UAV. That way if the UAV does something crazy - say like spin up or (gasp) take off - on it’s own...
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    Mini 1st Gen Gimbal Calibration Question

    Hello all, my 1st post here 😎 I’m new to drones and learning to fly this little beast, all’s well so far, no crashes yet 🤞 I’ve had my first Gimbal Motor Overload while flying, probably due to faster flying lately, recovered that situation just fine… But - now I am more aware of the health &...