Sunshade

[NYCMAV]

I think ill go the injection moulded route...
I dont like the look of these 3d printed versions.

Actually im now debating borrowing a dremel and having a go with the standard one....

I made mine with a dremel in 20 or so mins. Its very easy.

 

[Mako79]

I took a run at the lens hood mod. Pretty easy overall. Just take your time with the layout. This one is sprayed out (on the inside) with plastidip. I'm happy with it.

Got a spare from DJI. I also painted the inside as well. This keeps the outside glossy.

If you don't have a dremel, then use a small metal knife. Heat the knife up and it will cut like butter. Just sand down the rough edges and spray the inside of the dome black. Credits to Homer.

 

[longrange]

Thanks for the tip. I've put in a request for my order to be held until the injection molded part is available.

Update: Fstop agreed to send me the injection molded piece. Great customer service!


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I made the same request yesterday and they agreed. Very quick to reply.


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[chazzm]

I took a run at the lens hood mod. Pretty easy overall. Just take your time with the layout. This one is sprayed out (on the inside) with plastidip. I'm happy with it.

Looks sharp!!!


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[jvouillon]

I have tried a new approach, but I have to make some adjustments/refinements...

 

[MoOriginal]

I have tried a new approach, but I have to make some adjustments/refinements...

wow very interesting - do you have any video of it working?

 

[jvouillon]

wow very interesting - do you have any video of it working?

No yet. Just made a short flight. I have to made some changes on the length and angle of the upper part...

 

[gregw]

I have tried a new approach, but I have to make some adjustments/refinements...

That's an interesting approach, and possibly more effective than the cut-out bubble... My only concern is how the "shade" will affect flight characteristic since it's a pretty big surface on such a small craft... Please post a video after you've made the adjustments/refinements...

 

[longrange]

A friend of mine has the modified dome on his mavic and sent me a video. It is very effective for sun flare. The other thing I noticed is that with it on you no long see the prop shadow when flying fast in sport mode. Not sure if it has been mentioned but looks like 2 issues fixed with 1 modification.


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[J-Dub]

I like the mod, I don't like the lack of Gimbal protection. Can we leave the lower bubble area clear and not cut out? I don't think we get sun flares from below....

 

[stealle]

I have tried a new approach, but I have to make some adjustments/refinements...

I like it! Finally someone thinking outside of the box and designing something that doesn't just look like the factory dome with a hole cut out!

I look forward to seeing where you end up with this. If you are looking for suggestions, I'd say that top cover could be just a little shorter and maybe shaped like a slightly rounded baseball cap.

 

[RallySoob]

I have tried a new approach, but I have to make some adjustments/refinements...

That will snag a lot of wind wont it? Looks like a wind shovel ... neat idea tho


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[Ender]

Thats terrific, i'd vote to pull the sides down a bit to avoid prop flashing a bit more but otherwise GREAT !
Also Great Gimbal Protection...

Curious to hear the results.
If you wanna share the STL i'd be willing to test as well

Ender

 

[Aeroworks]

Ordered a shade from this website. Hopefully it shows up and that it looks as good as pictured.

DJI Mavic Pro Camera Lens Sun Hood Sunshade and Gimbal Guard

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[UrbanPhotoSniper]

Ordered a shade from this website. Hopefully it shows up and that it looks as good as pictured.

DJI Mavic Pro Camera Lens Sun Hood Sunshade and Gimbal Guard

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I ordered this too from the same people but through Amazon.


Mavic Lens Hood Sun Shade Lens Hood Gimbal Protective Cover for For DJI Mavic pro

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7O7HMR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_W5rCybDA4TM7B

 

[andrew reeves]

Just ordered it too

Andrew Reeves N5

 

[vdubbin1967]

I think ill go the injection moulded route...
I dont like the look of these 3d printed versions.

Actually im now debating borrowing a dremel and having a go with the standard one....

. Did mine. Easy and works great



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[MoOriginal]

. Did mine. Easy and works great



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hmm ;-)
No problems defining the edges of the cutout ?

 

[MoOriginal]

anyone had delivery of sunshades ordered from Amazon?

 

[Palliz]

Went the DIY route - used blue masking tape to define lens edging & with a few adjustments here & there got the cut out perfect using a Dremel - sanded it lightly & sprayed it same color as the Mavic Pro - works great but will order a new cover as the rubber protection doesn't stay on since I allowed for the extra 30 degree tilt-up on the gimbal. Used epoxy to strengthen the thinner parts after the cut to ensure no cracking due to vibration during flight. Totally worth the effort if you have the skills. Did I say it works GREAT........?