The Mavic filters do need to be installed after gimbal calibration. The filters do not interfere during flight.
Adding the filters after calibration will not affect camera performance? I thought the purpose of calibrating the gimbal is to take into account the set-up and weight of the camera?
I just want to make sure I understand completely. So please if you will... give me a yes or no answer to this question:
The gimbal calibration is to get the gimbal centered. Adding the filter on post calibration has no effect on the gimbal. We have done a lot of stress testing with weights and what this gimbal can handle. I have personally been flying these for the last 30 days to validate proper fitment / operation.
Hi Deckyon, They are shipping on time this week. Thanks again for the preorder and support.
Correct, its not too hard, it takes less than a second to remove. But I feel you, it seems like most people are filming with the same filter, so for the Cinema Series we will make it so you don't need to remove it. Appreciate the feedback, its how we make better products.
Its looking like January for the Cinema Series. As always we will be offering an upgrade program.
Cool, thanks. Out of curiosity, what makes them different that doesn't require them to be removed when powering on the Mavic?
The Cinema Series uses a higher end glass that is tailored for production. Additionally the Cinema Series glass is AR coated to reduce lens flaring. The standard filters are great filters for recreational pilots/filmmakers, the Cinema Series filters are made for film-makers who demand the best optics.
They are made out of aircraft aluminum so the material can be thinner and still retain an acceptable structural integrity.
