what happens if you forget to remove the camera protector?

[brutus51]

What damage could occur

 

[akdrone]

which drone are you talking about??

 

[MS Coast]

I think almost everyone has done that at least once. I certainly have. I've never heard of any damage as a result.

Consider attaching a "Remove before flight" ribbon on the gimbal cover as a reminder. Try some Christmas ribbon and glue, rubber band, tape, or whatever.

 

[brutus51]

Mavic Air 2

 

[Prop Wash]

I think almost everyone has done that at least once. I certainly have. I've never heard of any damage as a result.

Consider attaching a "Remove before flight" ribbon on the gimbal cover as a reminder. Try some Christmas ribbon and glue, rubber band, tape, or whatever.

That's a great idea - I hadn't thought of that.

 

[msinger]

What damage could occur

Usually none as the drone is able to detect the gimbal lock is installed. However, you should ensure it's removed before powering on the drone to prevent any possible damage.

 

[lilewis]

Happened to me a few times (slow learner, I guess). I finally put a strip of bright orange tape over the cover. Not only does it call attention to the cover but even if I didn't realize it's still on, if I were to start the drone with the tape on the cover, my IPad camera view screen would be all black which which would REALLY gets my attention.

 

[900sport]

My remedy was to drill a small hole in the edge of the protector and insert an old identity tag ribbon

 

[Don Testme]

Paint the cover black and you will know it's still on the drone when you look at your monitor.

 

[Gagey52]

I have done the same thing a few times, no damage thank goodness.
Regards

 

[1TenaciousG]

I think almost everyone has done that at least once. I certainly have. I've never heard of any damage as a result.

Consider attaching a "Remove before flight" ribbon on the gimbal cover as a reminder. Try some Christmas ribbon and glue, rubber band, tape, or whatever.

Where can you find those? I'm truly surprised that I haven't come across them, actually.

 

[Jagerbomb52]

Where can you find those? I'm truly surprised that I haven't come across them, actually.

Just do a search in Amazon. There are tons of them for sale there.
Just use flagging tape. Bright orange and cheap as heck.

 

[1TenaciousG]

Just do a search in Amazon. There are tons of them for sale there.
Just use flagging tape. Bright orange and cheap as heck.

Great idea, with the tape! Thanks!

 

[twickers14]

Happened to me a few times (slow learner, I guess). I finally put a strip of bright orange tape over the cover. Not only does it call attention to the cover but even if I didn't realize it's still on, if I were to start the drone with the tape on the cover, my IPad camera view screen would be all black which which would REALLY gets my attention.

Perhaps a bit late when the drone is powered up. My MA2 does a very dainty series of wiggles before settling into its forward facing position by which time, if encased in the guard, no good will have been done. Having said that I have left the guard on a couple of times and if, as said above, the drone can sense the guard is on then I am relieved. I have a sticker on the top of the drone which so far has worked.

 

[mereflyer]

Same here, a piece of thin red ribbon a couple of inches does the job for me!

 

[Electromen]

My wife hot glued a red ribbon, about 6" long, to the cover.
Since then, I haven't forgotten to remove it. Before that, I forgot often. No damage occurred.

 

[cb4ishoot]

Had this happen with my Mavic Pro. I had left the camera cover on... gimbal and ribbon cable were damaged on startup sequence (removed after that, when I realized...). Had new gimbal and ribbon cable installed. YES... it can happen!

 

[LA 2020]

What damage could occur

Might cause the camera to not boot up correctly since it needs to be free to move in all directions. Also that may throw off your camera calibration so you may have to go through the calibration routine

 

[mattcaz]

I have a PTouch Label Maker so I made this with 1" tape and all 3 of my drones have it on it.
It's ugly but it works.

 

[cb4ishoot]

I have a PTouch Label Maker so I made this with 1" tape and all 3 of my drones have it on it.
It's ugly but it works.

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