Gimbal Lock/Guard and Downloading Videos

[Srcrain]

Does anyone know if you have to remove the gimbal guard when downloading your photos/videos directly from the Mavic? I think you have to turn the Mavic on, but does it do the gimbal reset even if it is not connected to a controller. If it did that it may burn out the gimbal motors if it is locked when trying to move.

 

[msinger]

You should always remove the gimbal lock before powering on the Mavic.

 

[jarred125]

Anytime you power on the mavic it will do a gimbal check and will tell you the motor is overloaded if the guard is left in place.

 

[Oconnb910]

Ditto

 

[tshizdude]

Definitely remove the guard when powering on the drone. I always just find it easier to pop the MicroSD into my laptop so I don't have to fuss with cords, turn on the mavic, or let alone even have a battery in it.