How often do you use your gimbal cover?

[Paul Harvey]

I only use mine when taking long trips either by car or by plane. For just short rides close to home, I don't use the cover; I just brace the gimbal against a pillow to keep it from vibrating. What about you?

 

[TwoSticks]

I put mine on when I’m done for the day.

 

[BlueHeeler]

When not is use.

 

[Paul Harvey]

When not is use.

Sorry, I do not understand this.

 

[UAV Ernst]

I only use mine when taking long trips either by car or by plane. For just short rides close to home, I don't use the cover; I just brace the gimbal against a pillow to keep it from vibrating. What about you?

As it’s a quick (2 seconds?) function on my Mini 4 Pro, I do it as soon as I finish flying, ie before I fold the arms with the props.

 

[PINEBARON]

Every time I'm done flying and before packing the drone away in whichever storage I use, soft case or hard case.

 

[Paul Harvey]

As it’s a quick (2 seconds?) function on my Mini 4 Pro, I do it as soon as I finish flying, ie before I fold the arms with the props.

Hmmm...I have the Air2s, Air3s, and Mini5 Pro. Putting on and taking off the cover is cumbersome at best and damaging at worst on all of them. I am always leery putting on and taking off the cover. The Mini 4 Pro must be different.

 

[Rchawks]

If I’m not in the air always on. No, they are all a pain in the but that’s part of keeping the gimbal safe, in my mind anyway. I might make an exception, if I’m walking just outside to fly. With the transmitter in tow along with the landing mat. I use a lanyard to support the rc for setup. If I’m out and about, always,, always. I just take my time with removing and installing the cover. The gimbal will float some and it’s delicate, but I’ve never had a damaged gimbal from the process.

 

[BossBob]

As others have said, if it’s not about to fly, flying, or just landed the gimbal cover will be on. It protects both lens and gimbal and takes seconds to attach so why not! If you want awkward, try the Mavic Pro gimbal holder! Mini 4/5 Pro is a doddle compared to that!

 

[Johnmcl7]

I only take it off when the drone is going to be flying, it goes back on when the drone is finished.

 

[Paul Harvey]

As others have said, if it’s not about to fly, flying, or just landed the gimbal cover will be on. It protects both lens and gimbal and takes seconds to attach so why not! If you want awkward, try the Mavic Pro gimbal holder! Mini 4/5 Pro is a doddle compared to that!

Thanks for the response I have always had trouble installing and removing the covers on my Air3, Air3s, Air2s, and Mini5 Pro. That's why I don't use them often.

 

[Rchawks]

If it was setting on a shelve or desk with no chance of damage would be the only way I’d feel comfortable doing. I always take the covers off regardless of the model when powering on. With my older drones the gimbal would self calibrate during powering on.

 

[hank970]

Hmmm...I have the Air2s, Air3s, and Mini5 Pro. Putting on and taking off the cover is cumbersome at best and damaging at worst on all of them. I am always leery putting on and taking off the cover. The Mini 4 Pro must be different.

Yeah, sometimes it takes as long as five seconds to put the cover on or take it off, and I can't imagine how either process would be damaging unless a person completely lacks manual dexterity. The manufacturer provides a gimbal cover with every drone. Use it.

 

[Cafguy]

If it was setting on a shelve or desk with no chance of damage would be the only way I’d feel comfortable doing. I always take the covers off regardless of the model when powering on. With my older drones the gimbal would self calibrate during powering on.

I used to do that One day I was reaching up on the shelf and "punched" the gimbal pretty hard, No damage BUT I leave the covers on now.

 

[PINEBARON]

I feel its just a matter of self discipline and willingness to put things away after each use, to help prolong their life.

I tend to take that concept or obsession, a little too far at times. For instance, I clean my black truck paintwork and wheels, almost every time (end of the day or the next) following a 20+ mile drive, and often refresh tire dressing too. The final result is the truck that always looks shiny and brand new, is a head turner wherever I park. I find my obsession a little irritating at times but something in me, makes me do it.

 

[Paul Harvey]

Yeah, sometimes it takes as long as five seconds to put the cover on or take it off, and I can't imagine how either process would be damaging unless a person completely lacks manual dexterity. The manufacturer provides a gimbal cover with every drone. Use it.

I must lack manual dexterity, but I don't care how long it takes. I care about how cumbersome it is to put on and take off. I should probably practice with it more.

 

[PINEBARON]

I must lack manual dexterity, but I don't care how long it takes. I care about how cumbersome it is to put on and take off. I should probably practice with it more.

Practice makes perfect we know! Soon it will become second nature.

 

[BlueHeeler]

Sorry, I do not understand this.

Neither do I, but TY for pointing that out.

 

[rwilliam99]

I must lack manual dexterity, but I don't care how long it takes. I care about how cumbersome it is to put on and take off. I should probably practice with it more.

I have a mini 3 pro and one thing I read which was helpful for me was to hold the drone vertically when trying to put the gimbal cover on. This helps keep the gimbal from moving around as much when you are trying to install the cover.

YMMV but it makes it a lot easier for me.

 

[anotherlab]

When I'm not flying, I put the gimbal cover back on. It keeps the mechanism from being jostled, and it keeps me from losing the gimbal cover.