The Drone belongs to DJI and they must be notified that you have it. They may ask for its return BUT most likely they will just tell you to dispose of it. It cannot and will never Fly again. SORRY. The best idea I can give you is SELL IT AS A...
I think I would call it a loss and get a new one from Ebay or somewhere It may fly again Maybe after Many hours of work. BUT I give it a less than 1% chance. I really wouldnt want to plug in a buddies Battery.
Both of you, @AeroJ and @Cafguy, have both offered quick and very thoughtful responses with great advice.
Thank you for taking the time to respond and offer possible solutions to this issue. My little bird is pushing 4-years old and has flown...
Place your Drone on a table and with a finger very gently move the gimbal around with your finger, slowly and carefully "feel" for any Grit or stoppages. If you feel some grit FIRST DO NOT take a can of air and try to blow it out!! Canned air has...
Interesting - thanks for such thorough supporting media !
If I had to guess (and that's all this is) I would say sand (or similar) in one or more of the gimbal motors. Not enough to prevent movement or give a gimbal motor overload message, but...