Top speed into a tree... Gimbal / Camera repair

[Kitejunkiee]

Had the drone only a week and crashed it straight into a tree.

I Tested it after the crash and it had gimbal overload, clearly saw ribbon cable snapped. Camera was all working. Replaced gimbal ribbon cable very carefully making sure not to pinch the video or ribbon. Putting it all back together still getting overload and now no video...

I took covers off again including the camera cover and checked all wiring. Checked all plugs and re-seated them all several times. I would think the camera and gimbal need replacing though the fact that the camera did work after the crash makes me think prehaps there is more to try before ordering a entire new camera/gimbal.

 

[Anthony Viscomi]

Had the drone only a week and crashed it straight into a tree.

I Tested it after the crash and it had gimbal overload, clearly saw ribbon cable snapped. Camera was all working. Replaced gimbal ribbon cable very carefully making sure not to pinch the video or ribbon. Putting it all back together still getting overload and now no video...

I took covers off again including the camera cover and checked all wiring. Checked all plugs and re-seated them all several times. I would think the camera and gimbal need replacing though the fact that the camera did work after the crash makes me think prehaps there is more to try before ordering a entire new camera/gimbal.

I suggest that you ask @Thunderdrones for his advice

 

[Former Member]

Thank you @Anthony Viscomi for the mention.

Your gimbal control board might now be fried if youre not getting any video or gimbal movement. I sell new gimbals and take broken gimbals in trade. Feel free to message me if interested.

 

[Z953]

Thank you @Anthony Viscomi for the mention.

Your gimbal control board might now be fried if youre not getting any video or gimbal movement. I sell new gimbals and take broken gimbals in trade. Feel free to message me if interested.

How much do you charge with a trade-in? I just replaced the whole damaged gimbal with a new one because I didn't want to take it apart. Having a functioning backup would be nice. Thanks.

 

[Former Member]

How much do you charge with a trade-in? I just replaced the whole damaged gimbal with a new one because I didn't want to take it apart. Having a functioning backup would be nice. Thanks.

Sent you a PM.