Mavic gimbal issue; you all need to read!
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In regards to the dome cover. It is optional. DJI advises the use of it when flying in an environment where debris can get into the camera workings. They do also state that it is advised to maintain forward flight at a moderate speed to increase heat dissipation through the vented underbody (the reason it is finned like an old air-cooled engine). Yes there is a fan (and it is quite loud). Yes it will run hotter especially if in a constant hover.
duelingglove
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DJI's official stance on the gimbal cover. See section 3. 10 Common Mistakes Mavic Pro Pilots Make
From the DJI Site:
Let’s go over some Mavic terminology. A DJI Mavic has 2 pieces of plastic protecting its gimbal. One is called the Gimbal Cover. This is the astronaut helmet bubble that protects your gimbal and camera lens from being damaged. The other is the Gimbal Clamp, which locks the gimbal in place and keeps it from moving around during transport.
Leaving the Gimbal Cover on during flight isn’t necessarily a mistake, depending on what you want to do. Leaving the cover on during flight will make sure your Mavic’s gimbal camera is protected from the elements, such as dust or water. It will give you an extra level of protection if you’re concerned about something hitting it. So if you just plan on exploring your area or zooming around (safely) in Sport mode, you can leave it on. It won’t affect gimbal or flight performance.
But, if you want the best image quality, possible, it’s a good idea to remove the cover. For example, leaving the Gimbal Cover on makes it more likely that you’ll get lens flare, and your shots may not look clean if the cover is dirty.
So there’s a trade-off: leave the cover on for extra protection, or take it off for the best image quality possible.
From the DJI Site:
Let’s go over some Mavic terminology. A DJI Mavic has 2 pieces of plastic protecting its gimbal. One is called the Gimbal Cover. This is the astronaut helmet bubble that protects your gimbal and camera lens from being damaged. The other is the Gimbal Clamp, which locks the gimbal in place and keeps it from moving around during transport.
Leaving the Gimbal Cover on during flight isn’t necessarily a mistake, depending on what you want to do. Leaving the cover on during flight will make sure your Mavic’s gimbal camera is protected from the elements, such as dust or water. It will give you an extra level of protection if you’re concerned about something hitting it. So if you just plan on exploring your area or zooming around (safely) in Sport mode, you can leave it on. It won’t affect gimbal or flight performance.
But, if you want the best image quality, possible, it’s a good idea to remove the cover. For example, leaving the Gimbal Cover on makes it more likely that you’ll get lens flare, and your shots may not look clean if the cover is dirty.
So there’s a trade-off: leave the cover on for extra protection, or take it off for the best image quality possible.
You nailed it. Big thanks for such a simple solution to a highly irritating problem.
Toruk Makto
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HiSee... it's easy for it to go past the things that are supposed to limit it
This is the tab it can work itself around. In this photo it's supposed to be below it.... but after the top tab went over it easily slips to the other side of it
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See the last picture.
Is this the way it supposed to look ?
I just noticed this issue on the 2nd flight, but my first with a phone attached.
Backside:
Front:
Backside:
Front:
I just noticed this issue on the 2nd flight, but my first with a phone attached.
Backside:
Front:
I can't see the photos you posted?
Just had this exact thing happen to me. I didn't have any kind of particular hard landing, but was flying in higher winds. All of a sudden got a gimbal shaking warning and the picture was really crooked. Could tell the camera was trying to correct itself, but couldn't. When I landed I just barely caught on inspection that the front corner of the gimbal had slipped over that tab. Easily pushed it back into place. Didn't even think to check the back or even know of that other little bracket on the backside. I just checked and it's under it like it's supposed to be. Thanks for posting this. Good info to those that might not catch it or know what "right" is supposed to look like.
what a life saver,
After getting taken out by a wedge tailed eagle, and crashing into a tree.
I have the 3D printer making me a few new parts, and now the gimbal is good again too.
After getting taken out by a wedge tailed eagle, and crashing into a tree.
I have the 3D printer making me a few new parts, and now the gimbal is good again too.
Hahaha. I was like. How much for us to send to your GF to trouble shoot. On a serious note. Great find on both the GF and a fix.
.I had an jello effect issue as well. Mine was due to a failing SD card. I tried a different one and it's fine now. Defiantly worth a try if you have a spare.
Skinejosh78
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They admitted their product is design flaw? LOL I’ve been trying to tell them that for years! LOL
With this photo illustration i did it with ease. Tnks alotSee... it's easy for it to go past the things that are supposed to limit it
This is the tab it can work itself around. In this photo it's supposed to be below it.... but after the top tab went over it easily slips to the other side of it
Sent from my iPhone using MavicPilots
Ditto!!
Post #7saved my tail feathers this evening! Suffice to say I misjudged my distance between drone & porch column and had a mishap. Everything was fine except the "Gimbal Vibration Abnormal" error message. Sure enough the "frame has slipped out from under the rear clip".
Easy as pie to resolve thanks to this post and pictures
