Fix Controller Buzzer in 10 Minutes "Easy"

[FlightClub]

A half way intelligent person could do this no problem but new "cool factor" the Mavic has created has brought a wave a morons to the drone world. This wave or morons will no question screw this up and send a screw straight through the controller and out the other side.

Props for figuring out a fix (and I like the way it accomplished it) but I don't think this will end well for a good deal of people who do try it.

Thank you for the compliment.
I also realize that this modification procedure will not appeal to everyone, some fliers like myself are hobbyist who have mechanical & electronic backgrounds that enjoy tinkering with the drones, some fliers come from photography backgrounds and may or may not possess the skillset necessary to perform the modification. So the modification procedure will seem a bit impractical, too technical or simply too risky, which is fine.
To ensure the modification is a success, it is imperative that measurements for the centerhole is carefully executed and most importantly, THAT THE WHOLE IS DRILLED BY HAND, per the procedure. And to be perfectly clear, the hole is to be drilled by placing the drill bit in one's hand, and then the hole is created by applying pressure and twisting the drill bit with your fingers into the back of the controller until the metal piezo element is visible. Once you can see the metal disk, use less pressure on the drill bit to clear the remaining Contoller plastic until it is a full 2.4mm in diameter.

 

[Robbyg]

Now you tell me. I was just practicing for the big moment.

 

[FlightClub]

Now you tell me. I was just practicing for the big moment.

Oh brother

 

[the-bunker]

Well after watching the video there's no way I would attempt to take it apart - so FlightClub's mod is the only realistic option imho. I wonder if the rubber can be peeled back rather than drilled straight through, insert the screw & then stick the rubber back - hey presto no sign of hacking !

 

[themis4]

Hi .
My opinion is that you destroyed it .
Did you know what is this for ?

 

[Bruce R]

The introduction of a volume trimmer potentiometer which could be adjusted through a small hole with a micro screwdriver would be a welcome mod. This fix works, and is easy, but it definitely seems like a jury-rig.

 

[sonof40]

Hi .
My opinion is that you destroyed it .

How so?

 

[Porto]

Thanks to Silence the Lamb YT video, I managed to reduce the volume of the RC to my desired level, roughly 20% of the original loudness.

I put in some small pieces of padded foam inside the buzzer and cover it with electrical tape. After several tries, I found the desired volume level. Now the low battery warning won't attract people's attention 20-30 meters/yards away!

I wish I did this when I changed the antenna on the RC so I don't have to open up the RC twice. I couldn't find the buzzer when I opened up the RC to change the antenna and was to timid to open up everything.

 

[iPa64]

Massacre [emoji37]

 

[BuzzyOne]

Just completed this mod. Measurements are spot on. I "drilled" the hole with a heated finish nail held with pliers. Zipped right in and no shavings in the hole. I was then able to thread a screw into the hole and adjust the volume to barely audible.

Thanks to the OP!

 

[sonof40]

Just completed this mod. Measurements are spot on. I "drilled" the hole with a heated finish nail held with pliers. Zipped right in and no shavings in the hole. I was then able to thread a screw into the hole and adjust the volume to barely audible.

Thanks to the OP!

Good idea with the nail. Congrats!

 

[rstekeur]

Nice idea, I'd rather live with the beeping than drill a hole in my controller. Whats going to happen if you need it warranted? It should be adjustable in the settings

 

[BuzzyOne]

Nice idea, I'd rather live with the beeping than drill a hole in my controller. Whats going to happen if you need it warranted? It should be adjustable in the settings

I'll remove the screw, send it in and take my chances.

 

[rstekeur]

I'll remove the screw, send it in and take my chances.

It's your money

 

[BuzzyOne]

It's your money

So far the cost is zero dollars.

 

[rstekeur]

except if it has to go back to DJI and they turn down the warranty, If it's not under warranty then you have nothing to loose. But anyone else planning on doing this should take that into consideration. And they just look for an excuse to not warranty there products like any other manufacturer

 

[rydfree]

The buzzer is basically a crude speaker that has voltage going through it . I would be leary of sending a screw into it to silence it . A short is bound to occur sooner or later causing a glitch . I think if you were to drill this hole then filling it with hot glue might be more wise in the long run .

 

[sonof40]

The buzzer is basically a crude speaker that has voltage going through it . I would be leary of sending a screw into it to silence it . A short is bound to occur sooner or later causing a glitch . I think if you were to drill this hole then filling it with hot glue might be more wise in the long run .

First, there is no penetration. Even if there were it would not cause a short circuit. Second, the pressure exerted by the screw serves to only dampen the vibration.

 

[Markmvcp]

I have an easy fix for the Mavic Pro Controller Buzzer, "FlightClub Easy Fix".

If you hate the annoying Controller Beeping when you enable RTH on the Mavic Pro Controller I can give you a solution to make it an adjustable volume or completely disable it. Late last night, I performed the modification to my controller. Today I am happy to report, that after performing three full battery flight tests; the annoying Controller beeper has been defeated, and that the Mavic and Controller, operate perfectly as designed....... minus the annoying, ill-wanted, nerve-racking, neighbor-attention grabbing beeping sound. And, if you follow my directions precisely, you will have complete control to easily set the volume to any desired level, including the ability to completely disable it. I am extremely pleased with the results, and the flying experience is much more enjoyable!
I have created an easy to follow procedure with diagrams and complete tool & material list, which requires no special technical abilities and that can be performed with tools & materials that are readily available.
To ensure the modification is a success, it is imperative that measurements for the centerhole are carefully executed and most importantly, THAT THE WHOLE IS DRILLED BY HAND, per the procedure. And to be perfectly clear, the hole is to be drilled by placing the drill bit in one's hand, and then the hole is created by applying pressure while twisting the drill bit with your fingers into the back of the controller until the metal piezo element is visible. Once you can see the metal disk, use less pressure on the drill bit to clear the remaining Contoller plastic until it is a full 2.4mm in diameter.
Enjoy the peace and quiet
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Hi there, thanks for the mod, very clear and precise instructions and far neeter than using a screw.Now i can fly without anyone thinking a bombs about to go off, i agree that beeping is excessive and only causes a sense of panic, no one hears the beep and says "a drone is about to land thanks for the warning"i guees dji has to setup for everyone including dangerous pilots who shouldnt be flying anyway and people with common sense have accept the restrictions

 

[Markmvcp]

Hi there, thanks for the mod, very clear and precise instructions and far neeter than using a screw.Now i can fly without anyone thinking a bombs about to go off, i agree that beeping is excessive and only causes a sense of panic, no one hears the beep and says "a drone is about to land thanks for the warning"i guees dji has to setup for everyone including dangerous pilots who shouldnt be flying anyway and people with common sense have accept the restrictions

"typo fix i found using a heated small dressing pin to be neeter,
However unlike the screw volume is not adjustable, which for me is ok,keep up the great work, cheers