Mini 3 Pro Gimbal Protector alternative solutions?

[AnDronioBanderos]

Hi all

Has anyone found the gimbal protector supplied by DJI for the Mini 3 pro to be pretty useless at stabilizing the gimbal in storage/transit? Gimbal moves around a lot even with the protector on.

I've started using the black piece of foam that came in the box and slide it behind the gimbal before putting on the protector, as have many YouTubers.

Anyone found a better solution?

It's a bit like when the original Air2 came out although that gave better stability in storage/transit to the gimbal, than this one.

Thanks

 

[globetrotterdrone]

I found my alternative gimbal cover on the M2P better in terms of protection and easiness of application.
But the Mini 3 Pro ist not that flimsy and the side parts seem to do the job good enough to avoid any major shock to it.

There already seems to be another design:



I am tempted to order and test it ...

 

[old man mavic]

i also kept the small black foam packing piece ,that came with the drone ,i have chamfered one end slightly ,so its fits better behind the gimbal ,and it keeps the gimbal in the correct orientation for fitting the cover ,personally i dont find it a chore

 

[scro]

I like the little smile moulded in to that alternative gimbal guard in post #2

 

[globetrotterdrone]

 

[AnDronioBanderos]

I found my alternative gimbal cover on the M2P better in terms of protection and easiness of application.
But the Mini 3 Pro ist not that flimsy and the side parts seem to do the job good enough to avoid any major shock to it.

There already seems to be another design:

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I am tempted to order and test it ...

Cheers!

I might have a look at one of those too.

That little gimbal on the Mini 3 Pro just looks like it has too much movement with the OEM protector.

My Air 2s one does a much better job.

 

[KLRSKIR]

Cheers!

I might have a look at one of those too.

That little gimbal on the Mini 3 Pro just looks like it has too much movement with the OEM protector.

My Air 2s one does a much better job.

DJI has already redesigned the gimbal cover from what was shipped with the initial manufacturing runs (April & May). Apparently, the new design is pretty useless regarding protection.

 

[Shenga]

I forgot to take the foam and and it kept coming up with a overload on gimbal error surprisingly

Have you got a link to that cover? - Scrap that loads of various ones on Amazon.
Will get one and report if any good.

 

[MS Coast]

There are several options for alternative Mini 3 gimbal covers on Amazon, One is only $3.79 with shipping. There's one like that shown in post #2 for $10.99 with shipping.

Amazon.com : mini 3 gimbal cover

 

[globetrotterdrone]

I've ordered one.
10 Euros is not a fortune to try out actually.

I am pleased with the original one but sometimes it's a bit fiddly to re-apply.
Isn't too bad to have a spare too.

 

[Prot02022]

I found my alternative gimbal cover on the M2P better in terms of protection and easiness of application.
But the Mini 3 Pro ist not that flimsy and the side parts seem to do the job good enough to avoid any major shock to it.

There already seems to be another design:

View attachment 152318

I am tempted to order and test it ...

I live in China and I have this 'Frog' gimbal protector for a few weeks now. Fits on so much easier than the DJI provided one, and also seems to stop the gimbal moving quite as much too. Added bonus is it overs and protects the sensors.

 

[globetrotterdrone]

I got my "frog" gimbal protector yesterday.
It's made out of sturdy plastics, the same quality I had with the M2P and actually it seems to be from the same company reading the imprint "SUNNYLIFE".

It's a tight fit actually but nicely done.

 

[Droning on and on...]

I don't think DJI is stupid enough to ship with a cover that risks a higher rate of damage. Such a bad design decision will have calculable costs through warranty and Care Refresh repairs. Much much cheaper to just design a cover that secures the gimbal.

It's apparently not necessary. The symmetrical mounted design is much more robust than the hanging design. Enough so that DJI designed the cover to simple protect from impact, maybe deciding that the stress on elastic suspension components was worse than the gimbal moving around.

Just some food for thought. I don't actually have any inside information.

 

[Bobby Buttonwood]

If you are looking for a decent Air 2s replacement gimbal protector take a look at this:

 

[Brojon]

i also kept the small black foam packing piece ,that came with the drone ,i have chamfered one end slightly ,so its fits better behind the gimbal ,and it keeps the gimbal in the correct orientation for fitting the cover ,personally i dont find it a chore

In fact that is the major issue for me - keeping teh gimbal oriented correctly to slide in and not get cockeyed.
Watch those black foams - when they get old they start to crumble...

 

[RangerEd]

Hi all

Has anyone found the gimbal protector supplied by DJI for the Mini 3 pro to be pretty useless at stabilizing the gimbal in storage/transit? Gimbal moves around a lot even with the protector on.

I've started using the black piece of foam that came in the box and slide it behind the gimbal before putting on the protector, as have many YouTubers.

Anyone found a better solution?

It's a bit like when the original Air2 came out although that gave better stability in storage/transit to the gimbal, than this one.

Thanks

I'm using the foam that came with it. I figure if it's good enough to withstand shipping, it's good enough for me. That's one less accessory I have to buy.

 

[ssvdh66]

I found my alternative gimbal cover on the M2P better in terms of protection and easiness of application.
But the Mini 3 Pro ist not that flimsy and the side parts seem to do the job good enough to avoid any major shock to it.

There already seems to be another design:

View attachment 152318

I am tempted to order and test it ...

I just got one of these , they are so much better than the original .