Because apparently I'm an idiot and can't remember to take my gimble cover off.... I found a solution.

[Thomas B]

I use a black one from PolarPro. The screen on my CS or SC is black if I leave it on.

 

[Gastone165]

Just another version. Fiberglass reinforced tape with the end painted orange. Drone is highlighted with fluorescent yellow duct tape. Not necessarily pretty or stylish, but it shows up well.

 

[rxlawdude]

Just another version. Fiberglass reinforced tape with the end painted orange. Drone is highlighted with fluorescent yellow duct tape. Not necessarily pretty or stylish, but it shows up well.
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Duct tape fixes EVERYTHING! ?

 

[darrellcowles1]

This was given to me by a fixed-wing pilot friend. Drilled a hole with my Dremel and now...problem solved.

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Exactly what I did! Looks cool also.

 

[MS Coast]

After you've been flying for a while, you might want to remove it permanently. It screams "new pilot!" How will you remember to turn on your video recording before every flight? Experience is a great teacher! Some of us had to learn the hard way, me included!

Hmm. I see "Remove Before Flight" ribbons on supersonic military aircraft. New pilot? And experience isn't a replacement for checklists and reminders. They're good practice, nothing to be embarrassed by.

For my MA2, I just used a rubber band with a piece of ribbon tied to it for the gimble cover reminder. Cheap and simple.

 

[Cobra193]

Wait, doesn’t Go app display a message about camera being blocked or something? Mine does. I’ve only left it on a couple of times when powering on, but the camera cant calibrate properly with the cover on, and I’d get a message pop up. Haven’t done it n a while so don’t remember the exact message.

 

[Tentoes]

After you've been flying for a while, you might want to remove it permanently. It screams "new pilot!" How will you remember to turn on your video recording before every flight? Experience is a great teacher! Some of us had to learn the hard way, me included!

Na. Indicated you know an aviator!

 

[Tentoes]

Wait, doesn’t Go app display a message about camera being blocked or something? Mine does. I’ve only left it on a couple of times when powering on, but the camera cant calibrate properly with the cover on, and I’d get a message pop up. Haven’t done it n a while so don’t remember the exact message.

Well yea, but the message means, "HEY DUMMY! TOO STUPID TO TAKE THE COVER OFF?"

 

[bottomsup]

I did the same but I just glued mine on. I tore a piece of ribbon off some Christmas gifts

 

[theDRONEranger]

This is what I've been doin' for 2+ years with my Mavic Air:

 

[DWHOT]

This was given to me by a fixed-wing pilot friend. Drilled a hole with my Dremel and now...problem solved.

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I don’t think you’re alone with that problem. You could probably sell a lot of those reminders. Let me know the cost. LOL

 

[theDRONEranger]

I don’t think you’re alone with that problem. You could probably sell a lot of those reminders. Let me know the cost. LOL

Amazon.com : remove before flight tag

www.amazon.com

 

[Bryan L]

Is there an issue if you just don't put the gimbal protector on the drone when you return it to the case? I've got one of the Nanuk 915 cases like the one shown in A.O.'s photo above. New to this and happy to get new viewpoints.

 

[CBR500]

As i was in the air force technitian
Control systems power and mach more.
This R.B.F. red signal
Takes me years back
Way 2 go.

Guy

 

[Andym123]

Good idea, though not the best spelling. Just getting into the habit of taking off the gimbal cover before unfolding the arms works for me.

 

[rxlawdude]

This is what I've been doin' for 2+ years with my Mavic Air: View attachment 122341

I'm fascinated at the registered trademark symbol on what appears to be a simple and common English phrase that, taken alone, should not be subject to copyright or other intellectual property protections.

But it sure is. However, the trademark extends only to the registration document: The category of protected products provided to the USPTO for REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT are "Non-metal and non-leather key chains" and "clothing, namely, hats, visors, boxer shorts, and shirts." Kind of like "Members Only" on clothing is protected, but does not apply to a sign on a door to a club.

See REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT Trademark of Born Aviation Products, Inc. - Registration Number 3138548 - Serial Number 78680829 :: Justia Trademarks

So a ribbon that is used for the purposes discussed in this thread, that merely has the words "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" is arguably not violative of this trademark. Is the intended use to be used as a keychain? Not that I can see, unless the gimbal cover is a key.

I welcome attorneys that practice in IP, if any inhabit this forum, to chime in and concur or pillory my analysis.

Now back to ways to remember to remove that **** gimbal guard.

 

[Alky1229]

I no longer useable a gimbal cover for my Mini 2, bought this hard case from Scotty makes Stuff and once in it holds the gimbal in place

 

[Bexhill Biker]

Yo

This was given to me by a fixed-wing pilot friend. Drilled a hole with my Dremel and now...problem solved.

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You could sell these!

 

[Bexhill Biker]

OR...you could use a flight checklist before each flight...just saying.

But that isn’t as much fun ... just saying ;0)

 

[Bexhill Biker]

Yep, I had the same problem and A piece of ribbon cured the problem just fine, I have not forgotten to remove the cover since! I pull the drone out of the case and see the ribbon and off it comes!

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