Gimble lock

ccase39 · Feb 20, 2015

Should you always remove Gimble lock before turning you phantom on? Would it be necessary to have it on when doing a compass calibration?

Drone-Outlaw · Feb 20, 2015

ccase39 said:
Should you always remove Gimble lock before turning you phantom on? Would it be necessary to have it on when doing a compass calibration?

ABSOLFUCKINGLUTELY!!!

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Meta4 · Feb 20, 2015

When in doubt ... check the manual

cahutch · Feb 20, 2015

Don't even power it on with the gimbal lock attached.

When the phantom is powered on, it tries to move the gimbal around as part of it's startup test.
If the lock is in place, the gimbal can't move and it can damage the motors.

ccase39 · Feb 20, 2015

cahutch said:
Don't even power it on with the gimbal lock attached.

When the phantom is powered on, it tries to move the gimbal around as part of it's startup test.
If the lock is in place, the gimbal can't move and it can damage the motors.

Sweet. My pc is acting weird and won't download the complete manual. Only a few pages at a time. It took a solid hour for it to fully load.

msinger · Feb 21, 2015

A helpful tip -- if you attach a key chain (like this one) to your gimbal lock, it'll help you remember to remove it.

rbhamilton · Feb 21, 2015

If you have prime you can have a Gimbal lock removal reminder at your door in 2 days for under $4 shipping included. Provided you don't mind a reminder being green.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053TU3OQ

Talk about a "must have" no brainer.