My old brain

[A.O.]

So my memory just isn't what it used to be and EVERY time I go to fly (or almost every time anyway) I forget to remove the gimbal cover on my drone.. drives me crazy! (yeah, I know, short drive) . So someone on here said they put a ribbon or something on their cover to remind them. So I just went through the high tech process of installing a reminding ribbon device on my drone... hope it works! ? ?

 

[Deleted member 103366]

Annoying isn't it?
I use a red elasticated garter which goes around the drone body and over the gimbal cover lock. White etc. might work for you.
I would edit out your FAA registration number?, you don't want some one copying it.

 

[Yogi053]

I know I suggested that method AO, as I spent 22 years in the Royal Air Force and although I was groundcrew ( Radar Tech.) I never saw one of our planes take off with the warning covers attached. Hard to miss the big red and white (mostly) tags. lol.

 

[Deleted member 133794]

It does work A.O,
i used to do exactly the same back when i first got the drone so i tied a
bright orange piece of cord onto the gimbal cover..... i've never done it
since. ????

 

[Platinum 4 ever]

So my memory just isn't what it used to be and EVERY time I go to fly (or almost every time anyway) I forget to remove the gimbal cover on my drone.. drives me crazy! (yeah, I know, short drive) . So someone on here said they put a ribbon or something on their cover to remind them. So I just went through the high tech process of installing a reminding ribbon device on my drone... hope it works! ? ?

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Why not teach our brains to think again. Without silly ribbons on stuff. The problem is not so much age. As it is we just don’t have to think about anything anymore... we can drive almost anywhere in the world. Without a map. Because our gps will get us there. We don’t have to memorize phones numbers anymore. Because of contacts built in our cell phones..... so what I am trying to say is use it or lose it..... [emoji848]

 

[A.O.]

I know I suggested that method AO, as I spent 22 years in the Royal Air Force and although I was groundcrew ( Radar Tech.) I never saw one of our planes take off with the warning covers attached. Hard to miss the big red and white (mostly) tags. lol.

Thanks, I could not remember who suggested it to me.

 

[DanMan32]

Why not teach our brains to think again. Without silly ribbons on stuff. The problem is not so much age. As it is we just don’t have to think about anything anymore... we can drive almost anywhere in the world. Without a map. Because our gps will get us there. We don’t have to memorize phones numbers anymore. Because of contacts built in our cell phones..... so what I am trying to say is use it or lose it..... [emoji848]

My GPS would have a hard time telling me how to drive to France. No bridge built long enough yet.

 

[Platinum 4 ever]

My GPS would have a hard time telling me how to drive to France. No bridge built long enough yet.

Yeah I get it. I said ALMOST anywhere... right!!!!!!

 

[Electromen]

So my memory just isn't what it used to be and EVERY time I go to fly (or almost every time anyway) I forget to remove the gimbal cover on my drone.. drives me crazy! (yeah, I know, short drive) . So someone on here said they put a ribbon or something on their cover to remind them. So I just went through the high tech process of installing a reminding ribbon device on my drone... hope it works! ? ?

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I wife used her hot glue gun to attach a pink ribbon to the cover. Pick the the drone and the ribbon is obvious.

 

[A.O.]

I wife used her hot glue gun to attach a pink ribbon to the cover. Pick the the drone and the ribbon is obvious.

I used scotch tape, when it comes off I'll use the hot glue gun, good idea.

My only concern would be melting the protector.

 

[Deleted member 93449]

We put highly visible covers on pitot tubes so we don't forget to take them off.

 

[Pappy]

I just use a preflight checklist. Works every time.

 

[Platinum 4 ever]

I just use a preflight checklist. Works every time.

Now that’s what I like to hear... someone actually using their brain [emoji106]. No disrespect to the ribbon cutters....[emoji41].

 

[A.O.]

I just use a preflight checklist. Works every time.

I have a preflight checklist also, when I remember to use it! ?

 

[Repaid1]

Been using these for years, pick your favorite color: Remove Before Flight Woven Key Ring Keychain Luggage Tag Label Red Chain bag tag | eBay

 

[fullbore]

When the the drone was folded, I remembered the cover when I unfolded it. But last few times I flew, the drone was left unfolded and I forgot to remove the cover.

The last time, by the time I took it off, the controller showed message about gimbal motor overheating.

So I’d better add a string, or fold the drone after each fligh.

 

[A.O.]

Now that’s what I like to hear... someone actually using their brain [emoji106]. No disrespect to the ribbon cutters....[emoji41].

That's what I like to see, someone with a perfect memory!! Let me know how that is in 8-10 years.... if you remember.. ? ?

 

[A.O.]

Been using these for years, pick your favorite color: Remove Before Flight Woven Key Ring Keychain Luggage Tag Label Red Chain bag tag | eBay

They have the same type of thing for motorcyclists when they put a lock on their front disc brake to deter theft.. A bright colored cable going from the disc lock up to the hand grip so you don't forget it.

 

[Platinum 4 ever]

That's what I like to see, someone with a perfect memory!! Let me know how that is in 8-10 years.... if you remember.. ? ?

Your already 65...you might not be here in 10 years...[emoji41]

 

[A.O.]

Your already 65...you might not be here in 10 years...[emoji41]

Where will I be?? Both my folks lived to their ninety's At 65 I'm still running chainsaws, my little sawmill, an 800+ pound motorcycle, yada yada yada.... I'm not going anywhere soon!