Recent content by JeepDSL

Not necessary.

The "camera cover" is not designed to be left on when flying. It is to protect the gimbal/camera during transport.

Take it off any time you turn on the Mavic or risk permanent damage to the gimbal as it tries to go through its startup calibration routine.

What version of GO4 was in the video? The Apple and Android versions differ. Different version numbers differ.

Gimbal - A gimbal is a pivoted support that allows the rotation of an object about a single axis. A set of three gimbals, one mounted on the other with orthogonal pivot axes, may be used to allow an object mounted on the innermost gimbal to remain independent of the rotation of its support.

You can find all the parts you need online (ribbon cable, LVDS camera cable, gimbal vibration damping plate) and repair it yourself. There are videos on youtube. Or, contact forum member @Thunderdrones. He does repairs quickly and at reasonable prices.

Inside the battery compartment.

Here are a couple of threads: An Airline Pilot's Checklist for Mavic Pro Military Aviation style Mavic Pro operators checklist Search "checklist" and you'll find a lot more.

I've worked on a number of gimbals and torn one completely apart to see what's inside. There is nothing in them that should be capable of making a high pitched squeal. I wouldn't pay $349 for a new gimbal/camera assembly. Eat the $70, get your drone back from that shop and send it to...

OK, I found this regarding chinese phone numbers on the DJI forum: Phone Link and Verification (China)

The flight log access issue is well known (search the forum) and was caused by firmware version .1000. Have you tried downgrading to an earlier version? As for GO 4 and the phone number issue, this is the only other reference I could find in the forum: Link (Chinese) phone number to complete...

Yes, you can fly without the phone.

Steel toe or metal shank in your shoes?

Those covers are just little pieces of plastic. If the screws are tightened too much during factory assembly or following a repair, they are very likely to crack. Mostly a cosmetic issue that will not impact operation.

If you're in the U.S. or don't mind shipping internationally, @Thunderdrones repairs gimbals and just about anything else on Mavics and other drones. He has reasonable prices and tons of experience.