Mavic Pro Platinum abnormal gimbal vibration and behavior.

[Mavic Pro Platinum]

I got my Care Refresh Mavic Pro Platinum a couple of weeks ago and I’ve had a few gimbal issues. The gimbal will abnormally vibrate and it has gone crazy a couple of times. Is there a way to fit this issue? Your suggestions would be appreciated!

 

[Former Member]

Few questions

1. Does it do it on the table or just during flight?
2. Does the gimbal calibrate to 100%?
3. Have you updated the firmware?

 

[Former Member]

If you were a little bit closer I would take a look at it for you for free.

 

[Mavic Pro Platinum]

Few questions

1. Does it do it on the table or just during flight?
2. Does the gimbal calibrate to 100%?
3. Have you updated the firmware?

I does it during flight. The gimbal does calibrate to 100%. I have updated the firmware.

 

[Former Member]

I does it during flight. The gimbal does calibrate to 100%. I have updated the firmware.

Since this is not your first Mavic, and you know what you're doing, it's not user error, it's a hardware malfunction.

They probably sent you a lemon. Do you have something else to fly? I heard about a really great deal on a Spark on eBay... or maybe not lol.

 

[Mavic Pro Platinum]

Since this is not your first Mavic, and you know what you're doing, it's not user error, it's a hardware malfunction.

They probably sent you a lemon. Do you have something else to fly? I heard about a really great deal on a Spark on eBay... or maybe not lol.

That stinks. Does the cold have anything to do with it? If the problem persists I’ll send it to DJI and have them send me a replacement.

 

[Former Member]

That stinks. Does the cold have anything to do with it? If the problem persists I’ll send it to DJI and have them send me a replacement.

What was the temp out there?

I think if it were below freezing, maybe. But I flew for 2 hours today a few different drones, and no errors.

 

[Mavic Pro Platinum]

What was the temp out there?

I think if it were below freezing, maybe. But I flew for 2 hours today a few different drones, and no errors.

It was around 32 degrees today.

 

[Mavic Pro Platinum]

What was the temp out there?

I think if it were below freezing, maybe. But I flew for 2 hours today a few different drones, and no errors.

I’ll try flying it in warmer weather and see what happens.

 

[Former Member]

It was around 32 degrees today.

It's possible. If tomorrow is warmer, give it another shot.

 

[Mavic Pro Platinum]

It's possible. If tomorrow is warmer, give it another shot.

I’ll do that!

 

[Former Member]

I’ll do that!

To take it further, maybe keep it in a warmer room before you go, and try it. If it still does it, then the next test would be to leave it out in the cold for an hour, but not below freezing, and then test fly it again. Then you could rule out the temperature as the cause.

 

[Mavic Pro Platinum]

To take it further, maybe keep it in a warmer room before you go, and try it. If it still does it, then the next test would be to leave it out in the cold for an hour, but not below freezing, and then test fly it again. Then you could rule out the temperature as the cause.

It tends to do it at high speeds.

 

[Mavic Pro Platinum]

Since this is not your first Mavic, and you know what you're doing, it's not user error, it's a hardware malfunction.

They probably sent you a lemon. Do you have something else to fly? I heard about a really great deal on a Spark on eBay... or maybe not lol.

I just looked at some footage from my previous Mavic Pro Platinum and there was no vibration at all.

 

[HVYMTL]

To take it further, maybe keep it in a warmer room before you go, and try it. If it still does it, then the next test would be to leave it out in the cold for an hour, but not below freezing, and then test fly it again. Then you could rule out the temperature as the cause.

Should he leave the battery in it if he does leave it outdoors? I have no cold weather flying experience.

 

[Former Member]

Should he leave the battery in it if he does leave it outdoors? I have no cold weather flying experience.

Same same. If the battery were the problem, then prob better to leave the battery indoors. You can leave a battery outside fully charged as long as its below 100° and above freezing.

 

[Mavic Pro Platinum]

Since this is not your first Mavic, and you know what you're doing, it's not user error, it's a hardware malfunction.

They probably sent you a lemon. Do you have something else to fly? I heard about a really great deal on a Spark on eBay... or maybe not lol.

Is it normal if there’s a little vibration when the gimbal is pointing straight ahead at high speeds?

 

[Mavic Pro Platinum]

Few questions

1. Does it do it on the table or just during flight?
2. Does the gimbal calibrate to 100%?
3. Have you updated the firmware?

How do I upload a video to demonstrate my problem?

 

[Former Member]

Is it normal if there’s a little vibration when the gimbal is pointing straight ahead at high speeds?

Yes. The gimbal is trying to fight the force of the wind and that will make it vibrate. That usually doesn't happen unless you're in sport mode.

 

[FoxhallGH]

Have you had a look to make sure the Gimbal mount is all OK??? Sometimes if the Mavic gets a knock, the gimbal mount comes out from under the locating tab at the back, and then just 'flops about' on the rubber suspension bands ...


If you can see all the tab, that's OK - but if you can't see it because it's behind the gimbal mount plate, then that's not good ... It is a simple fix to just gently move it back under tho' ...