Velcro for Mavic 2 batteries

sdav834 · Nov 28, 2018

Found this velcro is perfect for minimizing battery coming off. Bought this in Lowes. It comes in a roll but are die cut into 12 inch lengths. It is narrow enough to go in between the sensors. Make sure it is tight, so it won't slide over the sensors.

charliesRig · Nov 28, 2018

I like I just understand it.?

If I have to use a $2 strap to keep my battery in my $2000 flying Camera
I'm not going to be a
happy camper.

That being said . Good idea.
Might use it to strap on a Cree light or lanyard
..........or a better Camera

just saying
.......cR
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Mr. Salty · Nov 28, 2018

I've checked the latches on all three of my batteries. They're all solid. If they weren't I'd return the battery as defective. I wouldn't Mickey Mouse around with a velcro strap.

JDawg · Nov 28, 2018

Mr. Salty said:
I've checked the latches on all three of my batteries. They're all solid. If they weren't I'd return the battery as defective. I wouldn't Mikey Mouse around with a velcro strap.

I seriously doubt a velcro strap to secure the battery is going to do any harm.

SpinItUp · Nov 29, 2018

R&D @ DJI take note

Peter Hughes · Nov 29, 2018

Is this a precaution or have you found the batteries are loose and need secondary security?
Seems strange there’s not some sort of outcry regarding Mavic batteries falling off.

sdav834 · Nov 29, 2018

Peter Hughes said:
Is this a precaution or have you found the batteries are loose and need secondary security?
Seems strange there’s not some sort of outcry regarding Mavic batteries falling off.

Have not had any issues with batteries coming off. Just thought that some people may find this useful and I may use it as a precaution.

Inspirephil · Nov 29, 2018

sdav834 said:
Found this velcro is perfect for minimizing battery coming off. Bought this in Lowes. It comes in a roll but are die cut into 12 inch lengths. It is narrow enough to go in between the sensors. Make sure it is tight, so it won't slide over the sensors.View attachment 54519 View attachment 54521 View attachment 54522

Great idea but I don’t know if I wanna go to those extremes. That’s what a preflight checklist is for.

Kgitti · Nov 29, 2018

Inspirephil said:
Great idea but I don’t know if I wanna go to those extremes. That’s what a preflight checklist is for.

A simple precaution really. How common is battery coming loose issue and what happens-instant crash because if no juice?

packnrat · Dec 4, 2018

if there was a problem, many would be screaming about this. as the battereys are not cheap. and could be a very easy fiw with a traped machine screw, and metal thread insert. clean neet. and will/should hold even in a crash.

Flycaster · Dec 4, 2018

You may want to rethink the location of the battery strap.
Looks like it is resting on the battery latches...

Kgitti · Dec 5, 2018

packnrat said:
if there was a problem, many would be screaming about this. as the battereys are not cheap. and could be a very easy fiw with a traped machine screw, and metal thread insert. clean neet. and will/should hold even in a crash.

As with anything on the web people that have problems post. Those without problems are quiet. This always makes it appear that problems are more common than they really are. On the other hand I appreciate the heads up such that I can chew aware of a potential problem and ad that to my preflight inspection.