Sunshade

BenF04 · Jan 12, 2017

Billy74 said:
It says on the product description for the gimbal cover on DJI's website "Protects gimbal and camera from collision, dust and water during transportation and in flight." Then if it's cut out there would be more air.

BenF04 · Jan 12, 2017

Do people fly with the gimbal cover attached? I have watched quite a few online video tutorials and they are always removed?

Cheers,
Ben

maikm · Jan 12, 2017

BenF04 said:
Do people fly with the gimbal cover attached?

I fly with cover when I'm not out recording photos or video, but just flying for fun in sports mode, or practicing maneuvers.

MoOriginal · Jan 12, 2017

Palliz said:
Went the DIY route - used blue masking tape to define lens edging & with a few adjustments here & there got the cut out perfect using a Dremel - sanded it lightly & sprayed it same color as the Mavic Pro - works great but will order a new cover as the rubber protection doesn't stay on since I allowed for the extra 30 degree tilt-up on the gimbal. Used epoxy to strengthen the thinner parts after the cut to ensure no cracking due to vibration during flight. Totally worth the effort if you have the skills. Did I say it works GREAT........?View attachment 4013

Great tip about the strengthening - im going to have to come of the fence and do it i think !
Now to find my can of plastidip !

vdubbin1967 · Jan 12, 2017

MoOriginal said:
hmm ;-)
No problems defining the edges of the cutout ?

Just time and a small file and sandpaper

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vdubbin1967 · Jan 12, 2017

MoOriginal said:
Great tip about the strengthening - im going to have to come of the fence and do it i think !
Now to find my can of plastidip !

Just my 2 cents. But you would prob be better painting it flat black with a light coat as the plastidip is heavier.... every little gram helps with flight time and cog.... ps. I plasti dipped and blacked out my fj Cruiser trim pieces. Love that stuff

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jvouillon · Jan 13, 2017

So, after a few iterations, here it is a new version - not final - of my sunshade. I have tried to keep the thing light and simple to print. Soon, I'll share the STL file, if some of you want to try it. Stay tuned!

dmyers7 · Jan 13, 2017

STL would be great, thanks for designing. If you wouldn't mind a STEP file, wouldn't mind helping to tweak it as I give it a try.

Andart · Jan 13, 2017

Went the DIY route - used blue masking tape to define lens edging & with a few adjustments here & there got the cut out perfect using a Dremel - sanded it lightly & sprayed it same color as the Mavic Pro - works great but will order a new cover as the rubber protection doesn't stay on since I allowed for the extra 30 degree tilt-up on the gimbal. Used epoxy to strengthen the thinner parts after the cut to ensure no cracking due to vibration during flight. Totally worth the effort if you have the skills. Did I say it works GREAT........?

What is the color it's a great match .

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MoOriginal · Jan 13, 2017

jvouillon said:
So, after a few iterations, here it is a new version - not final - of my sunshade. I have tried to keep the thing light and simple to print. Soon, I'll share the STL file, if some of you want to try it. Stay tuned!
View attachment 4102 View attachment 4104

Top work - can you get some test videos of it working now please>?

jvouillon · Jan 13, 2017

MoOriginal said:
Top work - can you get some test videos of it working now please>?

I soon as I can fly... These days it's -25°c ( -35°c wind chill) outside... so I keep my Mavic at home! ;-)

jvouillon · Jan 13, 2017

dmyers7 said:
STL would be great, thanks for designing. If you wouldn't mind a STEP file, wouldn't mind helping to tweak it as I give it a try.

No problem. I'll export an STEP file too...

dmyers7 · Jan 13, 2017

Going to fly Sunday at a local tag up. Shoot me the current stl and I'll print before then and give some feedback.

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jvouillon · Jan 14, 2017

dmyers7 said:
Going to fly Sunday at a local tag up. Shoot me the current stl and I'll print before then and give some feedback.

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Here it is: Mavic SunHood [Prototype] by jvouillon

dmyers7 · Jan 14, 2017

Sweet, thank you. You can check out my stuff on ThingIverse also; I started to follow just so I get notifications when you post other great designs.

That is honestly a nice elegant design and it does not block the cooling vents nor the aerodynamic qualities. It's lite. We'll see if we can get some sun light into the lens tomorrow and tweak if need be.

Palliz · Jan 14, 2017

Andart said:
Went the DIY route - used blue masking tape to define lens edging & with a few adjustments here & there got the cut out perfect using a Dremel - sanded it lightly & sprayed it same color as the Mavic Pro - works great but will order a new cover as the rubber protection doesn't stay on since I allowed for the extra 30 degree tilt-up on the gimbal. Used epoxy to strengthen the thinner parts after the cut to ensure no cracking due to vibration during flight. Totally worth the effort if you have the skills. Did I say it works GREAT........?

What is the color it's a great match .

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To be honest it is a regular matt black enamel that should have turned out black ( wanted that for the inside surfaces to be non reflective ) but after 3 light coats it ended up changing to match the Mavic kinda gunmetal grey? Weird as I still want the inside black.........lol. Tested it out the way it is & it's 100% better at stopping lens flare than without the shade...................anyone thinking about doing this should go right ahead it really is well worth the effort. Or you can purchase ready made which I think looks good but man expensive :- https://www.amazon.com/Mavic-Shade-...51&sr=1-7&keywords=mavic+pro+gimbal+protector

Aeroworks · Jan 14, 2017

Talked to f-stop labs. If you ordered the 3d print version they should be shipping any day now.

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dmyers7 · Jan 16, 2017

jvouillon said:
So, after a few iterations, here it is a new version - not final - of my sunshade. I have tried to keep the thing light and simple to print. Soon, I'll share the STL file, if some of you want to try it. Stay tuned!
View attachment 4102 View attachment 4104

Test footage from Sunday showed that the shade takes 1/4 of the frame in full stick forward sport mode and a 3 o'clock sun still flares in the lens under normal flight conditions (non sport). When I look at the other mod design the shade above seams to be taken care of by the natural design of the Mavic with the flares needing side blinders.

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jvouillon · Jan 16, 2017

dmyers7 said:
Test footage from Sunday showed that the shade takes 1/4 of the frame in full stick forward sport mode and a 3 o'clock sun still flares in the lens under normal flight conditions (non sport). When I look at the other mod design the shade above seams to be taken care of by the natural design of the Mavic with the flares needing side blinders.

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Hi, thanks for your feedback and your time! Seems that my approach is not very efficient!

MoOriginal · Jan 16, 2017

dmyers7 said:
Test footage from Sunday showed that the shade takes 1/4 of the frame in full stick forward sport mode and a 3 o'clock sun still flares in the lens under normal flight conditions (non sport). When I look at the other mod design the shade above seams to be taken care of by the natural design of the Mavic with the flares needing side blinders.

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So some iterations then..