Phantom 4 Gimbal Guard

normr · Jan 12, 2017

sla70r said:
I have about 20 flights in now, never moved the gimbal once... trying to master the controls of my drone first before adding another thing to focus on. Plus, until spring where I live is pretty ugly through out the state. Also, I may be confused... I am referencing the foam piece that is wedge up into the gimbal preventing it from moving.

You didn't notice the warning alert on your display ? Remember the gimble is controlled by a motor and you keeping the clamp on can be damaging it, kinda like driving your car with the emergency brake engaged.

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sla70r · Jan 12, 2017

normr said:
You didn't notice the warning alert on your display ? Remember the gimble is controlled by a motor and you keeping the clamp on can be damaging it, kinda like driving your car with the emergency brake engaged.

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No, no warnings... perhaps because I was in beginner mode while running it ?

fberna · Jan 12, 2017

JB63 · Jan 12, 2017

sla70r said:
No, no warnings... perhaps because I was in beginner mode while running it ?

Beginner mode does not affect whether the gimbal servo motors are powered or not. You must DEFINITELY remove the gimbal guard even BEFORE powering up the drone. ON startup, the camera does all sorts of crazy rotations to calibrate its orientation. By blocking it (not removing the guard) you're 'stalling' the gimbal motors and your expensive toy will be trashed in no time.

sla70r · Jan 12, 2017

JB63 said:
Beginner mode does not affect whether the gimbal servo motors are powered or not. You must DEFINITELY remove the gimbal guard even BEFORE powering up the drone. ON startup, the camera does all sorts of crazy rotations to calibrate its orientation. By blocking it (not removing the guard) you're 'stalling' the gimbal motors and your expensive toy will be trashed in no time.

The plastic guard was off , it was a foam piece higher up on the gimbal.

Pdx Jeff · Jan 12, 2017

Amazon. 3 for $7.95

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chadrob30 · Jan 12, 2017

fberna said:
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Same thing I did to mine.

fberna · Jan 13, 2017

Pdx Jeff said:
Amazon. 3 for $7.95

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how did you paint your bird? I would like to paint mine in order to make it more visible -orange o yellow-. Did you took it apart?

ussvertigo · Jan 13, 2017

I'm with the fellow that uses the guard only when in the back pack for travel. I have started the p4 with it on once and luckily no damage. 8 months and still best drone so far for me, other than the inspire. My p2 flew off way back and search was no luck, got home to tell wife and she said someone just called, it had landed in there back yard. My phone number was on it with "Reward" Lucky night!

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chadrob30 · Jan 15, 2017

fberna said:
how did you paint your bird? I would like to paint mine in order to make it more visible -orange o yellow-. Did you took it apart?

He didn't paint it, it came that way. It's the Black Edition.

glen e · Jan 15, 2017

The stock guard is too much hassle. The polar pro single mount guard is much easier to use.

Pdx Jeff · Jan 15, 2017

Black edition. I believe it is only available at Best Buy. My fear is in a short time I will not be able to find the black batteries anymore. I bought three. Hope that is enough until the 5 comes out next year.

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