Mavic Joystick protection free!!!

Mustaine4prez · Feb 26, 2017

Just thought I was share this since I haven't seen anyone that is doing it and everyone seems to be worried about there exposed joysticks on the controller when transporting and stuff.

This is a simple one and as long as you still have the original box your Mavic came in, you have everything you need.

1-Cut the inner shell portion where your controller was out of the box.
2- cover the controller sticks with this piece and secure it in place with an elastic band or hair tie. Bam!!

I'm aware of the 3D printed guards, but I like free better..
see pictures.

liebowa · Feb 26, 2017

NICE thinking! Just saved me $10.00!

technogky · Feb 26, 2017

Perfect!

Scapegoat · Feb 26, 2017

I like it

I still have the box, I think I'll do the same

Annevanzwol · Feb 27, 2017

'Out of the box' thinking

chris956 · Feb 27, 2017

The 3D printed ones on eBay are only £2 and offer way more protection due to the snug fit but I like your thinking !!!

bsshog40 · Feb 27, 2017

Great idea.

CyberNate · Feb 27, 2017

Nice idea. The only thing holding me back is in case of warranty or crash repairs. I use the original box for sending the Mavic in. I already replaced mine once and now it looks like I have to send it in again for Focusing issues.

Scapegoat · Feb 27, 2017

CyberNate said:
Nice idea. The only thing holding me back is in case of warranty or crash repairs. I use the original box for sending the Mavic in. I already replaced mine once and now it looks like I have to send it in again for Focusing issues.

Good point

Mustaine4prez · Feb 27, 2017

Scapegoat said:
Good point

Mustaine4prez · Feb 27, 2017

It's a OK point I guess. But why can't I still use the box to send it back? Changes nothing..
If I were really considered about the piece that was cut out I could just put it back in with a little hot glue.

devGOD · Feb 27, 2017

can someone explain why this is needed? I regularly through my controller in my bag and it still looks brand new.

Scapegoat · Feb 28, 2017

devGOD said:
can someone explain why this is needed? I regularly through my controller in my bag and it still looks brand new.

To protect the gimbals (control sticks) from receiving or having anything contacting them or exerting pressure on them for any amount of time.

Some people , myself included, feel it's a good idea to isolate them when in storage or transit Thumbswayup

Mustaine4prez · Feb 28, 2017

devGOD said:
can someone explain why this is needed? I regularly through my controller in my bag and it still looks brand new.

It just seems that the sticks are unnecessary being extended when jammed into the fly more bag.
Not sure if it would be a problem in the long run but I'm it willing to find out.

Kestrel · Feb 28, 2017

Thank you for the idea, I did the same thanks to you, but I use some velcro straps to keep it in place.

Ronin229 · Feb 28, 2017

Important life hack right here Thumbswayup

chris956 · Feb 28, 2017

The pre production models or the ones that were leaked prior to release had sticks that pulled off for simple transportation. Didnt make it to the actual release model. I wonder why ?

ovyyus · Feb 28, 2017

Not true. I received my Mavic combo in late January and the sticks do pull out. Never had a problem removing and replacing them. Perhaps some people are too timid to try to remove them? I think the carry bag and the controller were designed for removable sticks.

Mustaine4prez · Feb 28, 2017

I actually really like the flymore bag.
Forces you to not carry unnecessary stuff with you. But I do wish there was a tiny bit more room.
I don't love the idea of pulling out the sticks. I think over time that would cause more problems then hyperextending them inside of the bag.

FlyPro-UK · Feb 28, 2017

ovyyus said:
Not true. I received my Mavic combo in late January and the sticks do pull out. Never had a problem removing and replacing them. Perhaps some people are too timid to try to remove them? I think the carry bag and the controller were designed for removable sticks.

Wow, you're right, they do pull out!

It needs quite a bit of force though.

The sticks appear to be metal and a tight interference fit into the plastic ball so I don't think it is likely to break as long as it is pulled strait out and not twisted.

Try it at your own risk, please don't blame me if they snap!

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