Phone mount alternatives for the P3S

[Rjak]

I am having a blast with my new P3S, but the floppy weak phone mount is a total bummer. Went out to fly yesterday and noticed one of the screws was missing. Drove all over town looking for a replacement, but couldn't find one. Ordered a screw kit from DJI but it won't be here until late in the week.

I have seen a bunch of phone mount mods that require drilling a hole in the controller. That just does not appeal to me, but it looks like it's my best bet.

I also found a post here about using something called "loctite". If I can find some I'll try that as well.

Have any of you successfully replaced or improved the P3S phone mount? I'd love to focus on flying and not keeping two fingers on a flimsy mount so it doesn't flop over.

 

[Dukenukem]

Loctite can be found at any autoparts store. I wrapped some electrical tape around the metal bar, then place the phone bracket over it and tightened it down. It stopped it from sliding. Next I'm going to drill a hole all the way through the plastic bracket and put a small bolt and buttery fly nut (assuming they make them that small) on it. Should solve any problems.

 

[QuadcopterCrazy]

I wouldn't use loctite, it might eat the plastic.

 

[CrispyClaret]

You can buy mounts that attach to the strap lug without any drilling, like the one on my P3s.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MyArmor-Co...qid=1483346676&sr=8-1&keywords=Remote+control

 

[QuadcopterCrazy]

You can buy mounts that attach to the strap lug without any drilling, like the one on my P3s

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link?

 

[CrispyClaret]

Updated my post with the link, no idea if you can buy it world wide. But it gets boring with the number of American only links, prices and info on here.

 

[abrown]

You can buy mounts that attach to the strap lug without any drilling, like the one on my P3s.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MyArmor-Co...qid=1483346676&sr=8-1&keywords=Remote+control


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Where did you get those decals? I REALLY like them!

 

[CrispyClaret]

Amazon as usual. You can get them in plain black like mine or multi coloured. Includes labels for contact info and other useful ones. They were P3s specific, also available for the other P3 series I believe.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/P3ST-UK-Ph...994&sr=8-1&keywords=Dji+phantom+3+sticker+set

 

[kndll]

try this one Foldable Tablet Phone Holder Bracket Mount Fit For DJI Phantom 3/4 Inspire Drone | eBay

 

[Rjak]

You can buy mounts that attach to the strap lug without any drilling, like the one on my P3s.

Thanks for this!!

I see three holes on that mount, I'm assuming you can hook a lanyard to any of those?



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[kndll]

yeah , I think they all are designed for a lanyard , haven't ordered it yet , on my wishlist , I like the longer flat part that sits against the face of the RC , plan on putting some double sided tape there for extra hold , I don't like the versions where you have to drill a hole !

 

[tobby]

I am using an 8" tablet on my P3S controller.It sits between the antenna and the handle with 4 points of contact. 1 at the controller body, two at the handle base, and one more on the phone mount, all using industrial strength velcro with adhesive backing. It holds very well and is also easy to remove the tablet for transit. I will try to post a picture if anyone is interested.

Tobby

 

[kndll]

be careful about blocking the antenna

 

[tobby]

The tablet lays parallel to the controller so that is not an issue so far.

Tobby

 

[CrispyClaret]

Thanks for this!!

I see three holes on that mount, I'm assuming you can hook a lanyard to any of those?



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Sort of, the lanyard I use works for carrying with the phone folded down. For the bottom hole the jaws are just too small to work but I can think of a fix using a small carabiner

 

[CrispyClaret]

be careful about blocking the antenna

I have flown to 2200 feet without any issue with my set up

 

[kndll]

Sort of, the lanyard I use works for carrying with the phone folded down. For the bottom hole the jaws are just too small to work but I can think of a fix using a small carabiner

a keyring will work

 

[CrispyClaret]

More than likely it would yes, I just havent worried too much about ut as yet

 

[kndll]

currently using an old camera strap with big clips and a keyring until I buy my tablet , tablet holder , lanyard and about a dozen other accessories that I want !

 

[CrispyClaret]

I have loads of them knocking around, you can only use the bottom hole folks as the top two would make the phone pivot about.