Yeah.. I'm an idiot. I went for the Killer RC version. Had to make a decision quickly so I got the tried and true version.I originally ordered a $20 one from Amazon. The protector piece was a little too long. I just dropped it off at UPS to return to Amazon. Now another review on the same one is saying what I observed.
So I ordered the killer RC one and it is perfect. It is made better too and the plastic bumper has a nipple on it that is used to hold it to the bracket. The Amazon cheap one was just a very thin plastic sticker. So I would say killer RC all the way. I tried the cheap way out.
Yeah.. I'm an idiot. I went for the Killer RC version. Had to make a decision quickly so I got the tried and true version.
After spending over $1000 for the Phantom I bet thats all you can afford, I'm so rich I don't mind wasting money but I didn't feel like getting raped by killer rc !!..........lol
Depends on which one you are talking about. The aluminium one that goes on the back of gimbal arm helps prevent the camera unit separated from the rest of gimbal unit.I am not thinking these really help much, from the pictures I have seen of crashed phantoms it looks like any real crash is going to result in damage. It may help in some minor crashes, but even then not sure what the theory is. The inertia of a sudden drop is the same to the gimbal/camera. It could stop some pokey thing from hitting them, but what are the odds of that? Some I have seen just slide between the skids, so they don't add any extra strength to the skids and I expect them to fall out on impact. The ones that lock the skids may take away from the springiness and actually increase the forces on the gimbal.
Finally it seems like a pretty simple add that DJI could easily incorporate if it had merit. When I did engineering work we looked at the aftermarket stuff for merit and rarely found anything that was just gimmicky for profit; however there seems to be a large customer base that feels the need to customize and or protect products. Look at the stick on screen savers, I have be free of them for over 5 years and enjoy better touch response and a clear screen with no scratches and I keep my keys in my pocket with them!
Use zip tie instead of fishing lineI'm using both the aluminum gimbal saver as well as a carbon fiber piece that zip ties to the legs. Same as this one Landing Protector Plate Glass Fiber Camera & Gimbal Guard for DJI Phantom 3 L
I also used some fishing line and loosely tied up the anti-drop pins. I totally get that in a serious crash nothing is going to save me, but I figure an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.
I've got less than $30 into both pieces, and it builds ownership pride [emoji3][emoji106].
Mark.
I think zip tie's put on lose work greatUse zip tie instead of fishing line
I tend to agree. The Killer RC version was too much for me. I was happy to find a more affordable alternative. I wish someone would buy both and do a side by side comparison of the eBay one and Killer RC's.
Anyone...? [emoji12]
Mark.
I had both but I sent back the cheaper one from Amazon before taking pictures. Yes, killer RC is more but the fit and quality is way better. The cheaper one had a bigger gap between the saver and the gimbal. It looked like it would not save anything. Also it was bigger and thicker than killer's
This was the one I got and here is another review and photo, not mine, on the issue.
Amazon.com: Ibrahim Salloum's review of Hobby-Ace Gimbal Saver Ribbon Cable Protec...
Use zip tie instead of fishing line
Do you do multiple loop of fishing line to provide enough "stopping" power to prevent the camera unit from snapping the fishing line and fly off?Zip ties are too bulky for my taste. The fishing line is nearly unnoticeable. The knot in the line can be rotated and completely hidden in the cavity of the pin. [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
Mark.
I am much more concern with the camera unit separated from the drone and flying off and have its own crash.I don't tie the drop-pin's just lose on other two mounts in order to help save the Gimbal Mounting Plate, but hey, what-ever floats your boat, I guess anything is better than nothing