Mavic Pro Gimbal Fallen after crash - repairable?

iamdjka · Jul 27, 2017

Hey everyone,

New to the forum and would really appreciate some help!

Was flying my Mavic Pro last night and got a bit careless and flew my drone into the side of my house. It seemed to have survived the drop at first but when I picked it up the gimbal seemed completely detached. I thought I could maybe clip it back on but no luck

Was wondering if anyone on here knows if it can be repaired or is it time to get a new drone? Thanks for all the help guys! Have attached a few pics to explain the situation!

I'm based in the UK if anyone has links for parts I may need etc.

Many thanks!
KA

Mikel-PNW · Jul 27, 2017

If you dont send it in for repair then you can find parts on the internet to fix the broken parts yourself,or buy a whole new gimbal assembly. ( how to videos on YouTube)
fixing it yourself will void any warranty you might have.

iamdjka · Jul 27, 2017

Thanks Mikel - I don't think I'm competent to fix it myself, just wanted to know if it can be repaired!

Does anyone know how much DJI charges for this kind of a repair?

SweeT · Jul 27, 2017

iamdjka said:
Thanks Mikel - I don't think I'm competent to fix it myself, just wanted to know if it can be repaired!

Does anyone know how much DJI charges for this kind of a repair?

Hi. Full camera for 500u$s and 2 hour 65u$s x hour.

Mikel-PNW · Jul 27, 2017

I paid just over $300 for the whole camera/gimbal assembly online and if was plugnplay, took about hour or so to do it... not hard.. watch the YouTube video and see how it disassembles

Toruk Makto · Jul 27, 2017

iamdjka said:
Hey everyone,

New to the forum and would really appreciate some help!

Was flying my Mavic Pro last night and got a bit careless and flew my drone into the side of my house. It seemed to have survived the drop at first but when I picked it up the gimbal seemed completely detached. I thought I could maybe clip it back on but no luck

Was wondering if anyone on here knows if it can be repaired or is it time to get a new drone? Thanks for all the help guys! Have attached a few pics to explain the situation!

I'm based in the UK if anyone has links for parts I may need etc.

Many thanks!
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Theres a guy on the forums called Thunderdrones(hope I spelled corectly). He's your man. I think its his buisness, everyone seems very happy with his advice, and I sure he can fix it or advise.

Sahil89@DSLRPros · Jul 28, 2017

Please get in touch with dronefly . They will help you with the repair and the support you need

Michael Ainsworth · Jul 28, 2017

Where in the world are you?
If the States then @Thunderdrones may be able to advise or repair.

Enigma · Jul 28, 2017

I've used Heliguy for a long time for parts, they do repairs too.

Heliguy - Quadcopters, Drones and Training - DJI UK Dealer

Former Member · Jul 28, 2017

Thank you @Michael Ainsworth for the mention.

I think the OP is based in the UK so here is a thread on UK repair shops and some comments about them:

UK Drone repair?

Siwyleeds · Jul 28, 2017

Or You could try Drone Doctor UK – Quadcopter, Camera Drone and Ronin Repairs

iamdjka · Jul 29, 2017

Hi everyone, thank you for all the help! I message a couple of the guys from Thunderdrones thread and found a company willing to look at it for £10 and let me know the damage.

I will report back with the details and quality of service to hopefully help some other people on the forum too. Many thanks guys!

royalpeeps · Jul 29, 2017

It is fixable. Just fixed mine. Parts you will need is Gimbal Vibration Absorbing Board, flex ribbon and probably the video cable. I replaced the Gimbal Vibration Absorbing Board and the flex ribbon and that fixed the gimbal but I wasn't getting a video feed on my app. Just replaced my video cable today and have my feed back.

Former Member · Jul 29, 2017

@royalpeeps good job. Not the easiest thing to repair, but worth the effort if you have the skills and tools.

Former Member · Jul 29, 2017

iamdjka said:
Hi everyone, thank you for all the help! I message a couple of the guys from Thunderdrones thread and found a company willing to look at it for £10 and let me know the damage.

I will report back with the details and quality of service to hopefully help some other people on the forum too. Many thanks guys!

It sounds like a good deal. Best of luck.

royalpeeps · Jul 30, 2017

Thunderdrones said:
@royalpeeps good job. Not the easiest thing to repair, but worth the effort if you have the skills and tools.

@Thunderdrones thanks. First time repairing a drone. Have built a few computers so know my way around electronics and small screws and connectors. But I surprise myself sometimes.