Gimbal guard .... uh ....

Lifeisfun · Mar 23, 2020

Am I the only one who thinks that the gimbal guard needs some improvement?
To put this thing back on while outside is major pain for me

It doesn't center it self on the body and the gimbal it self is always moving so I feel I'll break it one day jamming the piece in

Hammertime · Mar 23, 2020

Lifeisfun said:
Am I the only one who thinks that the gimbal guard needs some improvement?
To put this thing back on while outside is major pain for me
It doesn't center it self on the body and the gimbal it self is always moving so I feel I'll break it one day jamming the piece in

Yup, I'm right there with you! It's a beast with arthritis. Darn right frustrating! ?

Lifeisfun · Mar 23, 2020

Makes me wonder if it's not better not to use it when kept in the case.

leenanj · Mar 23, 2020

Lifeisfun said:
Makes me wonder if it's not better not to use it when kept in the case.

I was afraid of breaking the gimbal trying to put on the guard.
When I put in the case I just lay a piece of foam between lid and gimbal when closing so it can't move around.

Lifeisfun · Mar 23, 2020

leenanj said:
I was afraid of breaking the gimbal trying to put on the guard.
When I put in the case I just lay a piece of foam between lid and gimbal when closing so it can't move around.

I think I'll do the same from now on
Thanks

Cicada · Mar 23, 2020

Same here, i wasn't sure if I was going to break it when removing it and installing.

Ridefreak · Mar 23, 2020

It take a little fiddling to get on but it's only probably 5 seconds worth. First world problem.

Lifeisfun · Mar 23, 2020

Ridefreak said:
It take a little fiddling to get on but it's only probably 5 seconds worth. First world problem.

If it takes you 5s in below freezing temperatures you are my hero!

leenanj · Mar 23, 2020

Ridefreak said:
It take a little fiddling to get on but it's only probably 5 seconds worth. First world problem.

Only takes 5 seconds to break the gimbal, now that's a world problem! haha

Ridefreak · Mar 23, 2020

Have you heard of any breaking? It's not difficult to install, when done correctly it only takes a gentle pressure.

I've had min since the beginning of the group one shipping period and have as many, likely more flights than the majority of owners, each time I take it out the gimbal holder gets installed 4x. A non issue IMO but it's your drone so handle it however it makes you comfortable.