Gimble Cover on Or Off

[DETRAILERS]

Was reading a few posts and see that some peeps fly with the gimble cover on. I did when I first got my MP but was getting a slight reflection once and while to the left or right of center when flying in bright sunlight. U was thinking that maybe I was supposed to remove it and it was only for transporting. I ended up buying one that is slightly tinted and has the gimble brace integrated. I've got the gray plastic guard too but noticed that gets into shots once and a while. What do you guys do?

 

[Youser]

Off

 

[Bunny Too]

Was reading a few posts and see that some peeps fly with the gimble cover on. I did when I first got my MP but was getting a slight reflection once and while to the left or right of center when flying in bright sunlight. U was thinking that maybe I was supposed to remove it and it was only for transporting. I ended up buying one that is slightly tinted and has the gimble brace integrated. I've got the gray plastic guard too but noticed that gets into shots once and a while. What do you guys do?

This is probably one of the most debated topics on this forum (right up there with firmware updating.) Here are a couple hundred threads dealing with your inquire.
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[Mavic_Pete]

Always off. Especially with the integrated. Your camera wont be able to move freely and this will cause damage. Only keep that on when you are done flying/transporting the drone to prevent all of the vibration caused.

 

[msinger]

If you want to capture the best possible image/video, you should remove the gimbal cover when flying.

 

[Atlas]

Always off. Leaving on will not allow air flow into ur bird causing it to run hot.

 

[Youser]

Always off. Especially with the integrated. Your camera wont be able to move freely and this will cause damage. Only keep that on when you are done flying/transporting the drone to prevent all of the vibration caused.

Are you even able to use the camera with that on? I would've thought that if the gimbal can't do it's dance it wouldn't work?

 

[Haloweenhamster]

Always off. Leaving on will not allow air flow into ur bird causing it to run hot.

False

 

[Mavic_Pete]

Are you even able to use the camera with that on? I would've thought that if the gimbal can't do it's dance it wouldn't work?

I dont know but probably not. Never bother to leave mine on lol. Will probably get a gimbal overload error.

 

[locoman]

This is probably one of the most debated topics on this forum (right up there with firmware updating.) Here are a couple hundred threads dealing with your inquire.
Search Results for Query: Gimble Cover | DJI Mavic Drone Forum

Hear Hear

 

[DETRAILERS]

Are you even able to use the camera with that on? I would've thought that if the gimbal can't do it's dance it wouldn't work?

No the tinted one with the brace is just for transport..

Main reason I started this thread was because I thought maybe DJI had a policy for the refresh that you had to have the cover on....

 

[msinger]

Main reason I started this thread was because I thought maybe DJI had a policy for the refresh that you had to have the cover on....

They definitely have no such policy.

 

[Atlas]

False

Hmm? You do know their is a fan behind the camera that draws air into bird. It's there to keep the components cool. With the cover on their is no air flow.

 

[Haloweenhamster]

Air flow on mine with cover on

and yes I know about the fan
Mine 2 months ago, the fan is visible near bottom left

 

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

Mine 2 months ago, the fan is visible near bottom left

Have you found where the pressure sensor is located? Maybe it's possible to glue a tube to it to suck the air out before takeoff to increase the apparent altitude AMSL.

 

[Anthony]

I Always fly with it off.

 

[Spinmeout]

Flown with various covers on and off. The clear covers will cause light reflections on your footage and the hard plastic opaque covers just get into the corners of your footage when doing manoeuvres. I take my off completely prior to takeoff and have had no issues.

 

[Landmix]

Was reading a few posts and see that some peeps fly with the gimble cover on. I did when I first got my MP but was getting a slight reflection once and while to the left or right of center when flying in bright sunlight. U was thinking that maybe I was supposed to remove it and it was only for transporting. I ended up buying one that is slightly tinted and has the gimble brace integrated. I've got the gray plastic guard too but noticed that gets into shots once and a while. What do you guys do?

Gimbal cover off
Cooling vents are important unless it’s freezing, located inside gimbal cover. Also gives more lens flare if it remains on.
Beginners should probably leave on until comfortable flying.