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    2 Things I learned from these forums

    So I've only been a member for a short time but heres my two cents... 1: Don't use intelligent flight modes with any obstacles near by... Even if they aren't in your intended flight path. Those trees that you "won't go anywhere near" will eventually be very close! 2: Generally speaking, the...
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    2 Things I learned from these forums

    Great Post!
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    Preflight Checklist

    Great checklist. Many thanks!
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    Military

    United States Marine Corps 2002-Present. Ammunition Officer
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    Replaced Gimbal/Camera. Still (partially) inoperable

    Update: Thanks to the fellow members of this forum, I have bowed out of the DIY repair and turned over my Mavic to @Thunderdrones. :). Hopefully, I'll be able to post up the diagnosis once rob sorts everything out in the occasion that this occurs to anyone else.
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    Replaced Gimbal/Camera. Still (partially) inoperable

    I am getting no picture at all and no gimbal movement (except for power up sequence) @gersumabt if I can get the issues resolved with the new camera, I'll absolutely part out the old one to you.
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    Replaced Gimbal/Camera. Still (partially) inoperable

    OK I don’t want to get lost in semantics. We are using the term cable and (flat) wires... and I do not think we are defining the same thing. There is one VIDEO cable And one FLEX cable both the flex cable and video cable came preinstalled on the replacement gimbal unit I purchased (which...
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    Replaced Gimbal/Camera. Still (partially) inoperable

    DJI authentic replacement sold through a third party. Flat wire meaning the very thin silver wires? Shown in this picture (from the broken gimbal)
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    Hello from Virginia

    Thanks @msinger!
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    Replaced Gimbal/Camera. Still (partially) inoperable

    Great insight. I've considered it might be a bad camera, but want to rule it out as user error first.
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    Unresponsive Gimbal after replacement

    (4) pin connector connections were intact upon disassembly. Is there a trick to ensuring proper fit? These four connection points seem to 'click' into place.
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    Hello from Virginia

    Thanks for the warm welcome @dirkclod!
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    Replaced Gimbal/Camera. Still (partially) inoperable

    Thanks for the reply! the replacement gimbal came as one unit (camera, gimbal, vibration dampening board, etc.) it was totally plug-and-play with four connections (circled in the attached photo) plus the power supply male connector. Unless the wires you are referring to are the four ribbon...
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    Unresponsive Gimbal after replacement

    Hello All, looking for some help in diagnosing and solving a Gimbal issue Problem? Gimbal unresponsive after replacement. Gimbal powers up during startup, but does not display image on device, unresponsive to tilt commands, and provides "low ambient light" warning. Additionally, gimbal...
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    Replaced Gimbal/Camera. Still (partially) inoperable

    MAVIC Pro Good day everyone. I have combed the forums to no avail, desperately seeking help. After 3 days of ownership of my Mavic Pro, I crashed (more on this later). Result of the crash was a broken front arm and a broken gimbal. I purchased OEM replacement parts and made the repairs last...