gimbal overload no clamp?

swat9uk · May 23, 2018

i had a strange issue today. i placed on my nd filter while it was switched off and had gimbal clamp on .took it outside to fly removed the gimbal clamp powerd on and it was saying gimbal overload error. switched it off and back on a couple of times still the same saying remove gimbal clamp. yet it wasnt on.. in the end i powerd it off removed the nd filter and worked fine then i poped nd filter back on .. strange one any feedback on this would be great

msinger · May 23, 2018

Perhaps your ND filter is too heavy. Which ND filter are you using?

Former Member · May 23, 2018

Some filters are too large to allow the gimbal to properly calibrate when powered on and bang on the pitch arm. The result is a gimbal overload message.

The answer is to do as you did, apply the filter after the gimbal has powered up. Be careful and don't stress the motors out by pushing too hard on the camera barrel. Simply hold the barrel by the sides, apply the filter, and you're good to go. Best to take the filter off after every flight to prevent a recurrence.

swat9uk · May 23, 2018

i did wonder that im not sure of the make just cheapo ones i guess nd8 ..last weekend i took it out while in the air the camera went nuts aimed up down then screen whent very dark allmost black then back to normal hmm

Former Member · May 23, 2018

If you can return them, and get these, your gimbal will probably last longer: @fstop.labs

DJI Mavic Pro (& Platinum) Multicoated Neutral Density, Circular Polarizer Lens Filter Set Combo (6 Pack - ND4, ND4/CPL, ND8, ND8/CPL, ND16, ND16/CPL)

swat9uk · May 23, 2018

thanks for that il have a look mine look very close to that but in gold

msinger · May 23, 2018

Any of these ND filters would be a good choice for the Mavic Pro too.

swat9uk · May 23, 2018

just found the ones ive got they are Neewer filters ebay job

swat9uk · May 23, 2018

Thunderdrones said:
Some filters are too large to allow the gimbal to properly calibrate when powered on and bang on the pitch arm. The result is a gimbal overload message.

The answer is to do as you did, apply the filter after the gimbal has powered up. Be careful and don't stress the motors out by pushing too hard on the camera barrel. Simply hold the barrel by the sides, apply the filter, and you're good to go. Best to take the filter off after every flight to prevent a recurrence.

thank you will try this also

Irish-apple · May 23, 2018

Thunderdrones said:
If you can return them, and get these, your gimbal will probably last longer: @fstop.labs

DJI Mavic Pro (& Platinum) Multicoated Neutral Density, Circular Polarizer Lens Filter Set Combo (6 Pack - ND4, ND4/CPL, ND8, ND8/CPL, ND16, ND16/CPL)

dude they look good for the price have you used them at all ???

Former Member · May 23, 2018

Irish-apple said:
dude they look good for the price have you used them at all ???

Yes I have their MP and MA filters and they work great, despite the low price. @fstop.labs makes alot of after market products that are good quality, very reasonably priced and well thought out as well. I have been buying their products for quite a while.

Former Member · May 23, 2018

swat9uk said:
just found the ones ive got they are Neewer filters ebay job

There are a bunch of members who use the Neewer's, but if I had them and they were causing overload problems for me, I would jettison them and get something that works.

I hope that if you do get a different set, that your gimbal doesnt overload.