Camera isn't level - any solution?

[HarryT]

Thanks, Damon, but if you read the thread you'll see that the dealer very kindly replaced the gimbal for me, so problem solved.

 

[damoncooper]

Thanks, Damon, but if you read the thread you'll see that the dealer very kindly replaced the gimbal for me, so problem solved.

Well if it happens again after a mishap, you can yourself some time and effort and DIY.

 

[tferrari]

If you've done advanced IMU calibration on a perfectly level surface and it's still not level, gently but firmly bend the gimbal plate till level. Easy. I've had to do it twice after minor mishaps. Works like a charm, no tools required, takes 2 minutes and costs $0.

Just bend a very small amount at a time with the corner of a table or table top.

Are you bending the plate that attaches to the phantom itself?

 

[damoncooper]

Not unless it's malformed. The malformed piece has usually been the bottom plate, attached to the body plate with the rubber mallets.

 

[Rod Goslin]

Since the camera is dynamically stable, i.e. it automatically responds to changes to the attitude of the aircraft in flight, it should not have anything to do with the mounting. A lop-sided mount should be auto corrected. If the put the aircraft on a sloping surface the camera should adjust. So, it's a setup problem. is there an adjustment for this in the setup. I've noticed a slight 'lean' of the horizon on mine. It's not serious, merely a bit incongruous.

 

[jason]

Since the camera is dynamically stable, i.e. it automatically responds to changes to the attitude of the aircraft in flight, it should not have anything to do with the mounting. A lop-sided mount should be auto corrected. If the put the aircraft on a sloping surface the camera should adjust. So, it's a setup problem. is there an adjustment for this in the setup. I've noticed a slight 'lean' of the horizon on mine. It's not serious, merely a bit incongruous.

Which quadcopter. gimbal and camera do you have? A video of the problem would be of help.