My First Mod for the Mavic Pro's Gimbal Lock

[Bill Debevc]

Preformed my first mod for my Mavic today. Try to hold back the excitement.

You see, my beloved ground crew keeps forgetting to remove the gimbal lock from the camera. So I decided to take matters in to my own hands and attach a "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the lock.

Cool Right.

Here are the steps. Preform the steps at your own risk.

1. Purchase the Ribbon from Amazon
2. Find some string.
3. Get a drill and the right size drill bit.
4. Remove the cover and the gimbal lock from the aircraft. (very important)
5. Remove the key ring thing from the ribbon, save for future engagement.
6. Carefully drill a hole in the rear side of the lock for the string.
   
   
   
   
7. Insert the left end of the sting in the gimbal lock hole. Insert the right end of the string in the ribbon hole.
8. Tie using a great knot connecting each end of the string, here is a reference to find the correct knot.
9. Carefully put lock back on the gimbal. Using great care to ensure your selected string and tied knot is not in the way, otherwise it will not fit and you will be sad.
   
   
   
   
10. Replace the gimbal cover.
11. Sit back and rest assured that your ground crew will remember to remove the lock on the next flight.

I am sure there are other ways to get this done, but this is the way I choose for my Mavic Pro. Good luck and be careful out there.

Bill.

 

[jerryflah]

Preformed my first mod for my Mavic today. Try to hold back the excitement.

You see, my beloved ground crew keeps forgetting to remove the gimbal lock from the camera. So I decided to take matters in to my own hands and attach a "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the lock.

Cool Right.

Here are the steps. Preform the steps at your own risk.

1. Purchase the Ribbon from Amazon
2. Find some string.
3. Get a drill and the right size drill bit.
4. Remove the cover and the gimbal lock from the aircraft. (very important)
5. Remove the key ring thing from the ribbon, save for future engagement.
6. Carefully drill a hole in the rear side of the lock for the string.
   
   
   
   
7. Insert the left end of the sting in the gimbal lock hole. Insert the right end of the string in the ribbon hole.
8. Tie using a great knot connecting each end of the string, here is a reference to find the correct knot.
9. Carefully put lock back on the gimbal. Using great care to ensure your selected string and tied knot is not in the way, otherwise it will not fit and you will be sad.
   
   
   
   
10. Replace the gimbal cover.
11. Sit back and rest assured that your ground crew will remember to remove the lock on the next flight.

I am sure there are other ways to get this done, but this is the way I choose for my Mavic Pro. Good luck and be careful out there.

Bill.

you're not the first but it's good to remind me!! Thanks

 

[Chris J]

Bill, I find the lack of blueprints detestable.

 

[Bill Debevc]

I know what you mean Chris, but your "knot" going to get them.

 

[Chris J]

That's crap. I didn't sign up here for half-assed how-to posts.

 

[Bill Debevc]

Would you like the blueprints in imperial or metric units. Pick one you can't have both. I'am not Burger King.


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[postman061]

you're not the first but it's good to remind me!! Thanks

I ordered a couple off eBay. Tanks for the idea.


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[Desertdude]

Preformed my first mod for my Mavic today. Try to hold back the excitement.

You see, my beloved ground crew keeps forgetting to remove the gimbal lock from the camera. So I decided to take matters in to my own hands and attach a "Remove Before Flight" ribbon to the lock.

Cool Right.

Here are the steps. Preform the steps at your own risk.

1. Purchase the Ribbon from Amazon
2. Find some string.
3. Get a drill and the right size drill bit.
4. Remove the cover and the gimbal lock from the aircraft. (very important)
5. Remove the key ring thing from the ribbon, save for future engagement.
6. Carefully drill a hole in the rear side of the lock for the string.
   
   
   
   
7. Insert the left end of the sting in the gimbal lock hole. Insert the right end of the string in the ribbon hole.
8. Tie using a great knot connecting each end of the string, here is a reference to find the correct knot.
9. Carefully put lock back on the gimbal. Using great care to ensure your selected string and tied knot is not in the way, otherwise it will not fit and you will be sad.
   
   
   
   
10. Replace the gimbal cover.
11. Sit back and rest assured that your ground crew will remember to remove the lock on the next flight.

I am sure there are other ways to get this done, but this is the way I choose for my Mavic Pro. Good luck and be careful out there.

Bill.

I like your idea Bill I just order the label from Amazon.
Thanks for sharing this.

 

[StuLBNY]

Do you fly with gimble cover?
I've tried and I get all sorts of flaring in my images

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[twoshey]

 

[Desertdude]

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What type of wire do you use to attach the label?

 

[CactusJackSlade]

What about tying a fishing line from the gimbal lock to the bubble cover... you remove the cover and the lock gets pulled with it?

 

[RC Mantis]

Awesome, I can see how that could save the day.

 

[Andart]

What about tying a fishing line from the gimbal lock to the bubble cover... you remove the cover and the lock gets pulled with it?


Then you won't have the option to fly with the gimbal protection dome on .
I always leave dome on unless doing a final video especially if setting up waypoints that are low and close to trees . One very small twig can rib the gimbal off . When I'm ready to film final cut I remove dome

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[twoshey]

What about tying a fishing line from the gimbal lock to the bubble cover... you remove the cover and the lock gets pulled with it?

that's how mine is attached....if you pull long enough

 

[twoshey]

What type of wire do you use to attach the label?

it's a special wire used in aviation safety wiring with lock sleeves for termination. Sorry I'm a helicopter mechanic.

 

[twoshey]

What about tying a fishing line from the gimbal lock to the bubble cover... you remove the cover and the lock gets pulled with it?

if u click the attached file you will see it that way. so if you pull the gimble long enough the lock will come with it. click on the attachment file and you'll see how

 

[Desertdude]

What about tying a fishing line from the gimbal lock to the bubble cover... you remove the cover and the lock gets pulled with it?

Fishing line would work but I liked the wire cable I saw in this thread.

 

[Desertdude]

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I would also like to know where you bought the Velcro strap you have around the props. I use a large rubber band but I don't like that. I would like to use the Velcro.

 

[twoshey]

I would also like to know where you bought the Velcro strap you have around the props. I use a large rubber band but I don't like that. I would like to use the Velcro.

to tell the truth ...I don't remember....found them laying around the house one day. sorry