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  • Paulark
    I'm becoming more and more convinced that they are designing these drones with the intention of them not being repaired and making it nearly impossible for the owners to do so
  • Paulark
    Well after an initial signs were encouraging and I had the camera pointed the right way woke up this morning turned it on to an IMU gimbal error and it just got progressively worse from there. Now won't even power on so I'm sure I've shorted...
  • Paulark
    Haha…just practicing up for when we have to build or modify our own parts in the very near future. Thanks for your support! It’s nearly dry enough to sand and begin the rebuild.
  • Paulark
    Well now, I think the gimbal motor may be fine. Upon very close inspection, I have discovered a tiny piece broken off the lower gimbal bracket, on the opposite side of the gimbal motor. Note the jagged surface. That is basically a stop for...
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  • Paulark
    That's kinda how I feel about replacing the ESC. Then it turns a moderate repair into a major surgery...and therefore likely an insurance claim. Also, I wouldn't think the ESC would be damaged by a hard landing, but if the gimbal motor is what...
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