Battery error!

[Jonathan Abdoo]

Took battery from charger on Phantom 4 and placed it in phantom. It immediately powered up by itself with gimbal guard still on!!!!

I fought hard to power it down but it took me a few seconds. What in the world! Could this have caused damage? It was 8 to 10 seconds max.

 

[Ascend]

You probably turned it on without realizing it.
If the gimbal works, it's not damaged.
Have you tried it yet ?

I wouldn't call this a battery error.

 

[Jonathan Abdoo]

I understand what you are saying, but I am positive I didn't turn it on. 110%. It works fine, I was worried about damage that may be minor but not show up for awhile.

 

[isopro]

This would not cause any damage, it would be the same as if you powered the aircraft using the battery in a normal way, if something is damaged, and this really happened the way you are saying, its the battery, and go get a replacement if it does it again...

 

[Jonathan Abdoo]

So.. No chance having the gimbal cover on could have caused any gimbal motor damage in the 10 seconds the gimbal was restricted?

 

[WWK888]

I have forgotten to take off the gimbal lock on both my P3 and P4 a few times with no apparent effects or damages.

 

[launchpad26]

A few others have reported doing full flights with forgetting to remove the gimbal cover and having no damage done. If it's working now you should be golden.


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[Jonathan Abdoo]

Ok. Thanks for that. Wwk888. That makes me feel better!!!

 

[Jonathan Abdoo]

I wonder if the computer shuts off the gimbal if it senses gimbal lock is on? Any ideas?

 

[Jonathan Abdoo]

Thanks launchpad 26!

 

[Ramphex]

I wonder if the computer shuts off the gimbal if it senses gimbal lock is on? Any ideas?

Interesting thought, lock or resistance.