Zenmuse H3-2D anti-drop covers

[charv]

I installed the gimbal as per the instructions on my Phantom2. After my first flight, which lasted about 15mins, I noticed the 4 small anti-drop covers and screws had all gone. The instructions say to finger tighten them, which is what i did.

So, what are these for? I see many pictures online whith same gimbal installed without them.

Am I safe to fly anyways?

Thanks,
Vince

 

[Tahoe Ed]

They may have vibrated out if not tightened enough. Several guys are using small zip ties or dental floss to do the same thing, retaining the gimbal in place in a crash.

 

[charv]

They may have vibrated out if not tightened enough. Several guys are using small zip ties or dental floss to do the same thing, retaining the gimbal in place in a crash.

Thanks. So what is the actual purpose of these screws/covers? Is it so the gimbal's two pieces (separated by the cushions) do not separate in a crash?