Mavic Lens has condensation - how to replace?

sendchad · May 11, 2017

My lens has water moisture in it and I cannot get a new one from DJI where they say it costs $101. I just need the front part of the camera, none of the rear parts if anyone has advice on where to get new one or decent second hand please let me know. DJI has the worst service ever!

dwallersv · May 11, 2017

I have no idea, so I'll ask: Can't it be disassembled and dried?

Former Member · May 11, 2017

Yes you can get it from DJI for $101 + the cost of shipping your drone to and from them, plus at least $65 labor for them to install it, plus probably another $65 for labor for the heck of it, plus the cost of a new top body. They dont sell the parts separately unless they install them.

Then you will have the pleasure of waiting 4-6 weeks for them to install it.

I sell them for $95 plus shipping Paypal only.

cplmac · May 11, 2017

I got a bad feeling Thunderdrones and I are gonna be seeing a lot of eachother...

Former Member · May 11, 2017

dwallersv said:
I have no idea, so I'll ask: Can't it be disassembled and dried?

I have had no luck with pulling out the circuit board inside the camera body. It seems to be glued in and taking it out can damage it. You cant go in from the front unless you break the lens to get the condensation out, but then that defeats the purpose..

sendchad · May 11, 2017

Thunderdrones said:
Yes you can get it from DJI for $101 + the cost of shipping your drone to and from them, plus at least $65 labor for them to install it, plus probably another $65 for labor for the heck of it, plus the cost of a new top body. They dont sell the parts separately unless they install them.

Then you will have the pleasure of waiting 4-6 weeks for them to install it.

I sell them for $95 plus shipping Paypal only.

Yeah I spoke to you previously. I only want it as long as the lens is 100% clear, can you ship to Abu Dhabi? I work for airline so could get someone to come to US and you ship it to the hotel there. If possible what would it cost to ship here?

Former Member · May 11, 2017

sendchad said:
Yeah I spoke to you previously. I only want it as long as the lens is 100% clear, can you ship to Abu Dhabi? I work for airline so could get someone to come to US and you ship it to the hotel there. If possible what would it cost to ship here?

I can only ship to Paypal verified addresses worldwide. Shipping to a verified Abu Dhabi address would cost around $8.00 usd.

sendchad · May 11, 2017

Thunderdrones said:
I can only ship to Paypal verified addresses worldwide. Shipping to a verified Abu Dhabi address would cost around $8.00 usd.

what is you paypal addy, will do payment. I am so angry with DJI for their utter incompetencies.

dwallersv · May 11, 2017

Thunderdrones said:
I have had no luck with pulling out the circuit board inside the camera body. It seems to be glued in and taking it out can damage it. You cant go in from the front unless you break the lens to get the condensation out, but then that defeats the purpose..

Wow, that's surprising.

I haven't tried to take any part of my MP apart, but I've completely disassembled the camera and gimbal on my P4, and that sucker comes apart completely. Resolving a condensation issue would be simple on the Phantoms.

BTW, how did that happen? I really hope not just from high humidity. I'd expect something like that to be sealed.

Ziggy01 · May 11, 2017

sendchad said:
My lens has water moisture in it and I cannot get a new one from DJI where they say it costs $101. I just need the front part of the camera, none of the rear parts if anyone has advice on where to get new one or decent second hand please let me know. DJI has the worst service ever!

Pack it in a box with silica gel and hope for the best.

The issue with moisture is the inevitable and dreaded lens fungus that will possibly follow.

Bummer.

Zoso · May 11, 2017

Could you not apply a very low concentrated amount of heat to evaporate the moisture ? If it entered it will release ,,, . And if you are in an environment that has extreme humidity can the point of entry for the humidity on the lens or housing not be sealed with a delicate application of silicone to prevent or reduce the possibility of this happening again ?