Should you use gimbal guards ?

[AnchorageAk]

I did a search an it seems like a lot of people use them. I would like to use them too. But comma. I had read on another forum that DJI does not recommend them, and it will void your warranty. What is the general consensuses on this forum ?

 

[shumba411]

I think if dji didn't want you to use them, they wouldn't ship it with one. I think it's good to use so the gimble doesn't flop around and get damaged.


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[tcope]

I think if dji didn't want you to use them, they wouldn't ship it with one. I think it's good to use so the gimble doesn't flop around and get damaged.

Those are gimbal locks. Gimbal guards mount between the landing feet and help prevent objects from hitting the camera when you land.

 

[shumba411]

Ah i stand corrected. I have heard them called both but anywhoo... i personally don't use them. Usually i land somewhere flat so the camera doesn't hit anyting... if i can't land somewhere flat i just hand catch it.

 

[Loz]

I have them on both my P3A & P3P - I find they help protect when landing on longer grass etc if I don't hand catch. Until they save from damage you won't know if they are useful right? Inexpensive, light - I would & do use.


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[Loz]

I had read on another forum that DJI does not recommend them, and it will void your warranty.

PS I don't know if that's true, but how would they know - just remove them if you need to engage with DJI anyway.


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[The Ghost]

Seems like they could help . Imo


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[rocketflyer]

They interfere with the gimbal lock so you can't leave it on permanently. Much better imo to get a set of Polarpro landing legs which provide more ground clearance and also some shock absorbency on landing as they will flex slightly. Note: Do NOT buy the knock off versions on ebay or elsewhere as they don't fit the on the legs properly.

 

[John Locke]

The P4 has a more powerful VPS system, versus P3. It's more sensitive, and gets echos from gimbal guards mounted below. As a result most of the gimbal guards cause a 40'-60' yoyo on the P4, random up and down while in a hover. So if you plan on buying one, make sure you can return it, no questions asked, because you'll likely want to return it.

 

[Ignacio Perez-Navarro]

I have one mounted right under the gimbal and does perfectly the job without altering the proper operation of the VPS.

 

[Loz]

Mine are on permanently & they do not interfere with anything - you need to mount them carefully to avoid Gimbal but it's not difficult to do.


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[Mr. Pina Colada]

I have one mounted right under the gimbal and does perfectly the job without altering the proper operation of the VPS. View attachment 71430

You look like you could fly to Jupiter with those mods

 

[Ignacio Perez-Navarro]

i'd try but FAA wants me to keep line of sight!

You look like you could fly to Jupiter with those mods