First crash today, what to expect?...

[LTfromSD]

I hit a palm tree up about 25 feet up, broke two props and hard crash to dirt below with props still moving. I had a hard time getting the gimble stabilizer plastic piece on it for transportation and am wondering what to expect when I get the new props on it and fire it up? Will it just fly like normal possibly? Does the gimble and camera take a good beating and return to normal perhaps? Sucks, charging now and will get it back up soon.

 

[Bunny Too]

I hit a palm tree up about 25 feet up, broke two props and hard crash to dirt below with props still moving. I had a hard time getting the gimble stabilizer plastic piece on it for transportation and am wondering what to expect when I get the new props on it and fire it up? Will it just fly like normal possibly? Does the gimble and camera take a good beating and return to normal perhaps? Sucks, charging now and will get it back up soon.

Can you post a picture of your gimbal and plate? Are you interested in repairing it yourself if need be? You may wish to contact @Thunderdrones. Do you have care refresh? 25 feet onto dirt is quite a fall.

 

[LTfromSD]

Can you post a picture of your gimbal and plate? Are you interested in repairing it yourself if need be? You may wish to contact @Thunderdrones. Do you have care refresh? 25 feet onto dirt is quite a fall.

No Care refresh as far as I know unless it came with the purchase directly from DJI. I will take a picture and post it, I may repair myself if it is not bad and fairly easy but this is my first "real" quad/drone and I don't want to screw it up.

 

[Cyberpower678]

The gimbal is really sensitive. If it takes a hard impact while powered, it more than likely will burn out and die. You are looking at a 70% chance your gimbal will fail and you will see an error message "Gimbal motor overloaded"

 

[Cyberpower678]

No Care refresh as far as I know unless it came with the purchase directly from DJI. I will take a picture and post it, I may repair myself if it is not bad and fairly easy but this is my first "real" quad/drone and I don't want to screw it up.

Even before powering it on, make sure the gimbal can move freely, and isn't stuck.

 

[LTfromSD]

The gimbal is really sensitive. If it takes a hard impact while powered, it more than likely will burn out and die. You are looking at a 70% chance your gimbal will fail and you will see an error message "Gimbal motor overloaded"

Thanks thats what I am afraid of. And then the gimble itself would have to be replaced?

 

[Bunny Too]

No Care refresh as far as I know unless it came with the purchase directly from DJI. I will take a picture and post it, I may repair myself if it is not bad and fairly easy but this is my first "real" quad/drone and I don't want to screw it up.

Are you located in the lower 48? Thunderdrones does excellent work at extremely reasonable prices, @Cyberpower678 makes a very valid point Regarding the gimbal.

 

[Cyberpower678]

Thanks thats what I am afraid of. And then the gimble itself would have to be replaced?

Yep. But in some cases it's because the gimbal gets stuck, then gets power, and burns out afterwards. I would gently move the gimbals motors while still off and check for any obstructions, and then power on the Mavic.

 

[Bunny Too]

Thanks thats what I am afraid of. And then the gimble itself would have to be replaced?

The gimbal or perhaps only the cable.

 

[LTfromSD]

Are you located in the lower 48? Thunderdrones does excellent work at extremely reasonable prices, @Cyberpower678 makes a very valid point Regarding the gimbal.

Are you located in the lower 48? Thunderdrones does excellent work at extremely reasonable prices, @Cyberpower678 makes a very valid point Regarding the gimbal.

Yes , San Diego

 

[Cyberpower678]

The gimbal or perhaps only the cable.

Or the gimbal control board.

 

[Bunny Too]

I think I heard the mighty roar of Thunderdrones approaching.

 

[LTfromSD]

I think I heard the mighty roar of Thunderdrones approaching.

How do I find this illustrious Thunderdrones?

 

[Cyberpower678]

How do I find this illustrious Thunderdrones?

Don't worry. He will come...for YOU. Just make sure to have your meat ready. He gets hungry when we wake him.

 

[Michael Ainsworth]

How do I find this illustrious Thunderdrones?

@Thunderdrones

 

[Bunny Too]

How do I find this illustrious Thunderdrones?

Do a member search and send him a pm. Or he may visit this thread when he gets a chance.

 

[Cyberpower678]

Do a member search and send him a pm. Or he may visit this thread when he gets a chance.

Awww, you ruined it.

 

[Michael Ainsworth]

 

[Bunny Too]

Awww, you ruined it.

No, I sense a Great power in the force, it comes closer.

 

[Bunny Too]

Hmm... Maybe he is in the bathroom or something.