skyreat gimble guard?

Dazzauk · Jan 20, 2017

so purchased a Skyreat gimble guard, slotted it in place and looks great haven't zip tied it in place yet as i thought id ask anyone's experience??

I don't plan on zipping it up tight as to allow some leg flex still, But i have read that some people experince altitude problems after installing a guard however that seems to be more on Phantom 4's

Any input before i zip this up would be great.

Darren

ronnwilson69 · Jan 20, 2017

I've had mine on for over a year with no problems. Also have metal clips in the gimble mount in the other two holes that don't have the plastic pins in them and have never had a problem with the compass or any calibrations. Also have the aluminum gimble guard by Killer RC on the actual gimble itself and like I said, no problems ever... This is on a Phantom3 Advanced.

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Dazzauk · Jan 20, 2017

ronnwilson69 said:
I've had mine on for over a year with no problems. Also have metal clips in the gimble mount in the other two holes that don't have the plastic pins in them and have never had a problem with the compass or any calibrations. Also have the aluminum gimble guard by Killer RC on the actual gimble itself and like I said, no problems ever... This is on a Phantom3 Advanced.

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Might give it a bash then lol. Looks to me you can actually use it without zip ties? It slots in nicely.

ronnwilson69 · Jan 20, 2017

Dazzauk said:
Might give it a bash then lol. Looks to me you can actually use it without zip ties? It slots in nicely.

Oh yeah, forgot to say that I have mine installed without the zip ties too. It fits in snug so figured no need for them.

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Dazzauk · Jan 20, 2017

Would like to see a pic of your setup with all the protection peices in place you mentioned.

ronnwilson69 · Jan 20, 2017

Dazzauk said:
Might give it a bash then lol. Looks to me you can actually use it without zip ties? It slots in nicely.

Oh yeah, forgot to say that I have mine installed without the zip ties too. It fits in snug so figured no need for them.

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Gearbox · Jan 20, 2017

I zip tied mine , I really don't want it to break away , I want it to stay there. If I break a leg (s) so be it , less expensive then the Gimbal & Camera .
Not sure how well it will protect them , but better then nothing .

Dazzauk · Jan 20, 2017

Gearbox said:
I zip tied mine , I really don't want it to break away , I want it to stay there. If I break a leg (s) so be it , less expensive then the Gimbal & Camera .
Not sure how well it will protect them , but better then nothing .

If you are using the skyreat one like I am and also like ronnwilson69 then I don't believe the zip ties are a necessity. I say this only because to
Install
It you need to slightly pull apart the legs so when it's installed unless the legs become spread then it can't fall out.

Gearbox · Jan 20, 2017

Have you ever crashed ?

Matts175 · Jan 20, 2017

I zip tied mine. I could just see it coming back from a flight and the gimbal guard would be gone. That'd be my luck.

Dazzauk · Jan 20, 2017

Gearbox said:
View attachment 74010 Have you ever crashed ?

Fair point lol.

I can't work put your picture?

Gearbox · Jan 20, 2017

Dazzauk said:
Fair point lol.

I can't work put your picture?

Are you saying you can't see the Photo ?

Dazzauk · Jan 21, 2017

No I can see it, but what am I looking at lol.

I can see the bottom of your landing gear and your gimble guard + landing extensions zipped on. But what's the other white peice in the photo?

P.s that a Electra glide in your profile pic

?

ronnwilson69 · Jan 21, 2017

Dazzauk said:
Would like to see a pic of your setup with all the protection peices in place you mentioned.

Sure thing, lol, guess I did end up putting zip ties on it. Could've sworn I didn't have any on it.

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tobby · Jan 21, 2017

This is abs plastic that I cut,heated and formed. It works like a snowshoe, and stiffens the landing gear quite a bit.

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Dazzauk · Jan 21, 2017

tobby said:
This is abs plastic that I cut,heated and formed. It works like a snowshoe, and stiffens the landing gear quite a bit.

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Good job bro. Just bear in mind you still need some flex on the landing gear to
Absorb landing impact.

Gearbox · Jan 21, 2017

Dazzauk said:
No I can see it, but what am I looking at lol.

I can see the bottom of your landing gear and your gimble guard + landing extensions zipped on. But what's the other white peice in the photo?

P.s that a Electra glide in your profile pic ?

That white thing is a cut piece of Carbon Arrow Shaft , cut down to fit between the Prop guards , where the sting eyelets are . Not attached in anyway but fitment between the guards .

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