Sand in Gimbal

[280]

I landed my mini in some sand a few days ago and I noticed a gimbal stuck error message. When I move the gimbal with my hand I can feel it getting stuck on something. Is there any way to clean out the gimbal?

Thanks!

 

[Xvtownboy]

Try some canned air

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There are many different brands.Pick one..Just go easy on the trigger

 

[280]

Try some canned air

Gas duster - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

There are many different brands.Pick one..Just go easy on the trigger

I have an air compressor. I will try that then report back,

Thanks!

 

[Xvtownboy]

I have an air compressor. I will try that then report back,

Thanks!

Not the samething..I would be careful with that compressor

 

[280]

Not the samething..I would be careful with that compressor

What can break with the air compressor?

 

[Xvtownboy]

What can break with the air compressor?

It can blow water (moisture) into the electronics!..You dont get that with canned air

 

[280]

It can blow water (moisture) into the electronics!..You dont get that with canned air

I will be careful of that, thanks for the warning! I will be only blowing into the gimbals one spot.

 

[280]

I just finished with the air compressor and it was a success! The gimbal no longer gets caught or stuck.

 

[dirkclod]

Deed done ?

 

[old man mavic]

@280 the air was the right way to go ,but please dont under any circumstances use a liquid product such as WD40 or similar to try it it can damage the gimbal and in fact can cause a worse problem as dust and sand will stick to it ,invest in a landing mat or if you are happy doing it hand launch catch if you can

 

[280]

@280 the air was the right way to go ,but please dont under any circumstances use a liquid product such as WD40 or similar to try it it can damage the gimbal and in fact can cause a worse problem as dust and sand will stick to it ,invest in a landing mat or if you are happy doing it hand launch catch if you can

Thanks for the advice. I was considering getting a landing mat because I am too afraid of the spinning propellers to do a hand launch or catch. I tried it once (I think I was doing it wrong) and it resulted in my fingers being cut.

 

[StantonZ]

Thanks for the advice. I was considering getting a landing mat because I am too afraid of the spinning propellers to do a hand launch or catch. I tried it once (I think I was doing it wrong) and it resulted in my fingers being cut.

A landing mat was one of only a couple accessories I bought initially...specifically for landing in "dirty" areas (which includes grass). Can't say that I would ever take-off/land anywhere near sand though...