So I backed my Phantom 4 into a pole. Really bummed. It's not even paid off yet. I don't know if I should just chuck this up as a loss or if there is something I do to replace it myself if I buy parts. I just don't know how complicated it is. These are what I have noticed.
(I don't know how to post pics so click the link to see pics of what I am talking about...
Drone Damage Link.)
1. Landing gear was the main victim. A Cable was cut... I think it is the compass. The compass shows disconnected. The other 4 cable ribbon is just disconnected. What is that for?
2. Camera issues. I keep getting gimbal motor overloaded. It keeps twitching. Calibration gets stuck at 5%. I noticed that the black rubber collar is out too. Should the collar be like that?
Anyway... I'm hoping the camera is fine since that is the big dollar problem. Is the camera and landing gear something I can do myself? Should I just chuck this up as a loss being that if I have to replace the camera and the landing gear looks like almost if not half the price I paid for the drone.
If it's just the landing gear...maybe. Would love to hear your thoughts. How easy is this to repair???
Hi, I crashed into trees, sport mode fast flying, and here are pics before/after, I ordered, landing gear
DJIP4-026 Landing Gear (P4 Only) and middle shell
DJIP4-026 Landing Gear (P4 Only), then watched 2 videos, then did it myself, fixed 1 week after crash, took me bout 6 hrs (took my time), cost $100 parts, and bought the metric/micro/electronics precision toolkit $20
Computer Repair Tool Kit Precision For Laptop Electronics PC Repair Tool Set NEW | eBay, also plastic pry tool (seperate middle from top shell)
Plastic Removal Pry Tool For Auto Racing Car Radio Door Panel Audio LED Light, the bottom shell(grey camera part) hex screws can strip easily so use firm pressure/twist little by little, torque screwdrivers come in handy included in kit, new screws preferrable but not neccessary, excellent videos, also allen wrench set, I watched each bout 3 times, you will have more confidence in knowing the inners of this drone, everything comes apart/and can be replaced, quicker/cheaper than mailing back for repairs, here you go.
It now flies perfect w/one compass, but the second compass(redundant backup) isnt working, so I ordered the Power Module Interface
Phantom 4 Pro Power Interface Module that the 2 compasses plug into and will be replacing it, not neccessary but I preferr both, it involves some soldering which is covered in videos, bought this solder iron
X-Tronic Model #3040-XR3 - 75 Watt Soldering Station - LED Temp Display, C/F Programmable Switch, 10 Minute Sleep Function, Iron Holder with Brass Tip Cleaner, Cleaning Flux Plus 6 Asst Soldering Tips - - Amazon.com and will be doing sometime soon, mainly watch carefully the videos, lotsa patience and attention to detail, no sweat and you'll be able to build this drone from scratch if needs be, and save $$$$ and time. Itsa fabulous drone with fantastic video, there are videos on camera twitch too, some say the it can get caught on the black ribbon cable on the camera arm, good luck, God bless.