Mavic gimbal cover someshades

Xblog · Apr 24, 2017

Hi, with sun hood cover (for gimbal) i have somes issues with the hood obstructing my camera.
How i can resolve this ? with a new calibration process ?

Thanks !

Flycaster · Apr 24, 2017

Not quite sure what you a refering to.

Is this the aftermarket units, (that are not 3d printed), you want the injection molded units) that are open in the front, but still offer some protection in case you "gak it"? These are pretty good, allow airflow and protection.
Once in a while, if I move the Mavik suddenly with an input, yes, you can see the hood a little bit for a second or two once it stabilizes.

The OEM unit, just cause cover flare, and is a magnet for debris and fingerprints.

Xblog · Apr 24, 2017

for example : Amazon.com: DrumLife's review of Mavic Lens Hood Sun Shade Lens Hood Gimbal...

Flycaster · Apr 24, 2017

Just looked at your link, and I do not see anything like that with my cover. This is the one I got:

Amazon.com : Mavic Lens Hood Sun Shade Lens Hood Gimbal Protective Cover For DJI Mavic pro : Camera & Photo

EDIT: looks like the same unit, same vendor. Let me try to see if I can duplicate it with my unit.

I have only been flying it for maybe 15/20 flights/battery cycles.

Will get back to you.

Xblog · Apr 25, 2017

it seems that this cover is better than other.. but not available :/

Amazon.com : TACO-RC Sun Shade Lens Hood Protective Cover for DJI Mavic PRO : Camera & Photo

Flycaster · Apr 25, 2017

I didn't get out yesterday/lastnight, but should be able to do it afterwork.

That link looks like it would provide more optical "clearance", while still getting some protection.

But if I see it in "Begginer" and "Noramal" mode, and I haven't tried "Sport" mode yet, I would think it's a matter of some gimbal gains. Just can't keep up with the fast attitude changes.?.?.?.?

Have you tried the FPV mode, I know it probably won't give you what you want for the vid shot, but it should help with the vignetting......

Xblog · Apr 29, 2017

here the problem i have with cover (shade)

Flycaster · May 1, 2017

Are you sure your gimbal is/has been "calibrated", from within the app?
That does not look right, also, it's not symetrical, looks like it's "pinned" to the left...

Xblog · May 1, 2017

Flycaster said:
Are you sure your gimbal is/has been "calibrated", from within the app?
That does not look right, also, it's not symetrical, looks like it's "pinned" to the left...

In fact it's right, left top or bottom...

Zoso · May 1, 2017

I have purchased a few of these and I have it happen with all of them . You could try and use a Dremel tool and shave some plastic away . I opted to purchase ND filters . Good luck