Gimble Cover

[Simes]

Anyone else find these gimble covers are rubbish? I have had my Mavic for about 2 months and gone through 3 already. No matter how careful I am they just seem to break where they click on. On each occasion it has been while in the bag not the actual act of putting it on or off. I have tried putting the MavicPro into the case different ways but it doesn't seem to make a difference.

I can't be the only one! Is there an alternative gimble cover that you recommend that is more resilient?

 

[msinger]

I had the same problem -- one of the little tabs broke off in the back. When I got my OEM replacement, I also purchased the Threeking all-in-one gimbal lock. I've only been using it for about three weeks now, so I'm not sure if it suffers from the same problem yet.

 

[lewisekrantz]

Anyone else find these gimble covers are rubbish? I have had my Mavic for about 2 months and gone through 3 already. No matter how careful I am they just seem to break where they click on. On each occasion it has been while in the bag not the actual act of putting it on or off. I have tried putting the MavicPro into the case different ways but it doesn't seem to make a difference.

I can't be the only one! Is there an alternative gimble cover that you recommend that is more resilient?

LK
I have used my mavic pro many times and have never had any problems or breakage.

 

[Anthony Viscomi]

I had the same problem -- one of the little tabs broke off in the back. When I got my OEM replacement, I also purchased the Threeking all-in-one gimbal lock. I've only been using it for about three weeks now, so I'm not sure if it suffers from the same problem yet.

+1 The Threeking is holding up well so far, it is a bit cumbersome to put on due the the integrated gimbal lock.

 

[msinger]

it is a bit cumbersome to put on due the the integrated gimbal lock.

Cumbersome or just different? I can easily put it on with one hand.

 

[Anthony Viscomi]

Cumbersome or just different? I can easily put it on with one hand.

Cumbersome...I find it difficult to get the slotted/notched section over the rear of the gimbal on my first attempt.

 

[msinger]

Try the following:

• Place the Mavic upside down on your lap
• Tilt the camera forward (downward) at about a 45 degree angle
• Slide the lock tabs into the back of the gimbal
• Hook in the front tabs of the lock
• Snap the back of the lock into place

And, Bob's your uncle

 

[Anthony Viscomi]

Try the following:

• Place the Mavic upside down on your lap
• Tilt the camera forward (downward) at about a 45 degree angle
• Slide the lock tabs into the back of the gimbal
• Hook in the front tabs of the lock
• Snap the back of the lock into place

And, Bob's your uncle

Thanks...I'll give it a try.

I don't get the "And, Bob's your uncle" meaning

 

[msinger]

I don't get the "And, Bob's your uncle" meaning

Bob's your uncle - Wikipedia

 

[Anthony Viscomi]

Bob's your uncle - Wikipedia

Ah...learned something new. Great way to start off the day!

 

[Simes]

I had the same problem -- one of the little tabs broke off in the back. When I got my OEM replacement, I also purchased the Threeking all-in-one gimbal lock. I've only been using it for about three weeks now, so I'm not sure if it suffers from the same problem yet.

Struggling to find these in the UK. Will need to order and have shipped I think

 

[colinfowler]

this one from ebay is standing up well, its not a combined clamp.

NEW 2 in 1 Gimbal Guard Camera Lens Cover & Lens Filter for DJI Mavic Pro UK

 

[Simes]

this one from ebay is standing up well, its not a combined clamp.

NEW 2 in 1 Gimbal Guard Camera Lens Cover & Lens Filter for DJI Mavic Pro UK

Might get one of them then. I was hoping to find one with the Gimble Clamp built in. Thanks for posting

 

[Michael Ainsworth]

Bob's your uncle - Wikipedia

And Fannys your Aunt.

 

[butterflyslicer]

I only use the cover if it is raining. Apart from that, why would you have it on?

 

[colinfowler]

cos it stops the gimbal being moved or damaged in the bag.

 

[butterflyslicer]

cos it stops the gimbal being moved or damaged in the bag.

the gimbal cover does not secure the gimbal assembly at all. That's the job of the gimbal holder which I would recommend not flying with installed.

 

[colinfowler]

gimbal holder was not mentioned, or flying.
colinfowler said: ↑
cos it stops the gimbal being moved or damaged in the bag.

 

[flightmike]

I only use the cover if it is raining. Apart from that, why would you have it on?

Do you fly in the rain? I don't think I would do that.
I hope you mean you only transport the Mavic with the cover if it's raining.
Electronics don't like moisture.