Tilted horizon - Mavic 2 Pro

[topgun1979]

Recently had a minor crash. The drone still flies good and the camera quality is still perfect. I have noticed that there is a horizon tilt when flying forward at faster speeds and turning. It this caused possibly by the loose rear arm that I have? Is that causing it to be off pitch or can I repay the gimbal? Really want to get it fixed ASAP!!!

 

[bumper]

Firstly, I would suggest not flying with a loose rear arm, as there may be an increased risk of further failure while flying. I say this having a bad experience with my M2 after I slipped on icy steps and threw the most expensive item I was carrying. Only hidden damage so I flew anyway, and it fell out of the sky with a failed front arm causing more damage. I replaced front and rear arms myself (I was a Navy ET years ago, so much experience soldering etc).

Rear arm pivot is a black plastic bushing mounted in the lower shell, (mine was trashed but the shell was fine). The spring loaded inside hinge was also damaged as well as the plastic arm shaft - none of this damage was visible, but the arm was loose!

After a crash, you should recalibrate everything, gimbal, IMU, compass, collision avoidance cameras etc, using DJIGO4 with your computer. I'm thinking that may level your gimbal.

 

[topgun1979]

I’ve completed those steps and the horizon tilts when flying faster and turning. Otherwise, the camera is fine. Could the rear arm being loose be throwing off the pitch when it flies hence causing the issue???

 

[Mossiback]

I’ve completed those steps and the horizon tilts when flying faster and turning. Otherwise, the camera is fine. Could the rear arm being loose be throwing off the pitch when it flies hence causing the issue???

Doubt it. If it flies straight then the only pitch would be forward. More likely a gimbal problem. Turn it on but do not start motors and tilt with your hand to see if you can replicate the problem. Does it tilt when turning both left and right?

 

[MadMaqx]

Check the little rubber bands behind the gimble. May have fallen off or broke.

 

[topgun1979]

Check the little rubber bands behind the gimble. May have fallen off or broke.

The rubber things are still there but they appear stretched out a bit...

 

[MadMaqx]

There is adj. in the pro1 not sure about mp2 s

 

[topgun1979]

The rubber things are still there but they appear stretched out a bit... would that cause a tilt?

 

[topgun1979]

Would replacing the rubber bands or shock absorber plate help?

 

[Doodi]

I just got a new mavic 2 and it is tilted in the footage. only flown it twice. and havent crashed it yet. lol. maybe i need to set something different.

Doodi

 

[topgun1979]

Here is a picture when hovering (which is straight) and here is one after turning... it is tilted.

 

[Evnbehr]

There is gimbal settings in the DJI Go 4 app to correct tilted horizon. You can search tutorials for this. Here is a link for a good overview of all the settings in the DJI Go 4 app.

The Ultimate DJI Go 4 Tutorial - dronegenuity

DJI Go 4 is an essential yet complex app for drone pilots flying DJI's prosumer drones. It's packed with so many features and settings, it can be The Ultimate DJI Go 4 Tutorial

www.dronegenuity.com

 

[Mossiback]

Here is a picture when hovering (which is straight) and here is one after turning... it is tilted.View attachment 93853View attachment 93854

You might have some dirt in the gimbal. With the power off, can you freely move the camera in all directions?

 

[topgun1979]

Yes. But it does favor flopping to one side.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Here is a picture when hovering (which is straight) and here is one after turning... it is tilted.View attachment 93853View attachment 93854

Sounds like a defective gimbal. Exchange the aircraft for another, if you can still return it Otherwise, send it in to DJI for warranty replacement.