Looking for advice on what to do about broken P4P gimbal.

[pautlerchris]

So my Phantom 4 Pro took a tumble and the gimbal arm seems to have separated from the motor. At least that's what I think. I don't have DJI Care and I'm looking for some advice as to if I'm correct about it being the arm and motor and if it's something I might be able to fix on my own. Here's some photos.

Thank you all so much.

 

[James McLennon]

Where abouts are you based? There's lots of websites out there that sell gimbal replacement parts, how good are you with DIY stuff?

 

[pautlerchris]

Thanks James,
I'm in southeast PA, just outside of Harrisburg. I'm alright with DIY but not anything to brag about. Most places I've contacted quoted me $700 for an entire new camera and gimbal assembly. I did find this video which should help me. I know they sell CNC cut yaw arms. I think I might give replacing the Yaw motor and gimbal yaw arm a try and see how that works.

 

[Ian Oberdorf]

I've already tried replacing the arm and it takes a long time and a lot of memory.

Look on amazon. I've found entire gimbal replacement's for about $400

If you're not a DIY person, order the gimbal and you can send me the drone and new gimbal I'll fix it but I'll need $50 cash for service and return shipping. I've attached one amazon sample link below.

DJI Phantom 4 4k Gimbal Camera, White (6958265112812) Amazon.com : DJI Phantom 4 4k Gimbal Camera, White (6958265112812) : Camera & Photo

 

[AeroMirage]

I've already tried replacing the arm and it takes a long time and a lot of memory.

Look on amazon. I've found entire gimbal replacement's for about $400

If you're not a DIY person, order the gimbal and you can send me the drone and new gimbal I'll fix it but I'll need $50 cash for service and return shipping. I've attached one amazon sample link below.

DJI Phantom 4 4k Gimbal Camera, White (6958265112812) Amazon.com : DJI Phantom 4 4k Gimbal Camera, White (6958265112812) : Camera & Photo

This would be a downgrade. He has a P4P, not P4.

 

[Ian Oberdorf]

I believe the gimbals are the same on both.

 

[AeroMirage]

I believe the gimbals are the same on both.

The gimbal could be, but the camera is completely different.

 

[Ian Oberdorf]

The camera is easy to remove but the arm is a nightmare