Replacement Gimbal Clamps are Available

mstevens · Apr 12, 2017

Didn't know if everyone knew this, but replacement gimbal clamps of the clear plastic easy-to-lose variety are available from a few vendors on Ali Express. They're hard to find because they're listed under very odd titles such as "Mavic Pro gimbal card buckle PTZ mount holder protection cover protective case for Mavic Pro drone accessories", which doesn't have "clamp" in the title at all, and who knows what PTZ means or why you'd want a buckle. I've found prices ranging from USD$29 to USD$7 each. I decided to order a couple of the USD$7 ones.

Here's a link to one listing: Mavic Pro gimbal card buckle PTZ mount holder protection cover protective case for Mavic Pro drone accessories -in Parts & Accessories from Toys & Hobbies on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

hammer73 · Apr 12, 2017

Good find. Thank you. PTZ is Pan Tilt Zoom.

bucefalo · Apr 12, 2017

thanks i'm gonna have a look

Pedro · Apr 12, 2017

And on eBay: Gimbal Lock Clamp PTZ Holder Camera Protector for DJI Mavic Pro Drone | eBay

mamayda · Apr 12, 2017

This looks like a very good option. Can never forget to pull the lock with this. Have one on order:

Amazon.com: Mavic Lens Hood Gimbal Lock Protective Cover for For DJI Mavic pro lock dome: Camera & Photo

mstevens · Apr 14, 2017

hammer73 said:
PTZ is Pan Tilt Zoom.

Of course it is. Thanks.

Now I just have to figure out how it's a "buckle" as well as a "mount holder protection cover protective case" without ever being a "clamp".

Fplvert · May 18, 2017

mamayda said:
This looks like a very good option. Can never forget to pull the lock with this. Have one on order:

Amazon.com: Mavic Lens Hood Gimbal Lock Protective Cover for For DJI Mavic pro lock dome: Camera & Photo

Fplvert · May 18, 2017

I just got one of these. Works well with only one piece to remove. I've lost, and eventually found, the factory clamp so many times the $22 USD is good value.

Easy to find and remember to remove!

The built-in gimbal clamp fits and supports the camera just like the factory one. It's just slightly easier to install (correctly) than the clear plastic brittle factory one.