Gimble Cover

Simes · Jul 26, 2017

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 · Jul 26, 2017

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 · Jul 26, 2017

Simes said:
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 · Jul 26, 2017

msinger said:
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 · Jul 26, 2017

Anthony Viscomi said:
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 · Jul 26, 2017

msinger said:
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 · Jul 26, 2017

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 · Jul 26, 2017

msinger said:
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 · Jul 26, 2017

Anthony Viscomi said:
I don't get the "And, Bob's your uncle" meaning

Bob's your uncle - Wikipedia

Anthony Viscomi · Jul 26, 2017

msinger said:
Bob's your uncle - Wikipedia

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

Simes · Jul 27, 2017

msinger said:
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 · Jul 27, 2017

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 · Jul 27, 2017

colinfowler said:
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 · Jul 27, 2017

msinger said:
Bob's your uncle - Wikipedia

And Fannys your Aunt.

butterflyslicer · Jul 27, 2017

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

colinfowler · Jul 27, 2017

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

butterflyslicer · Jul 27, 2017

colinfowler said:
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 · Jul 27, 2017

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

flightmike · Jul 27, 2017

butterflyslicer said:
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.