crash-this thing keeps costing me money!

[Huskerfan]

First off, I'll just same I'm an idiot. I had a couple drinks and flew into some trees but can you guys help me please?

I need a new shell and camera ribbon but my question regards the attached picture. Will that little round piece snap back on next to the ribbon? I don't want to push too hard right now.

Also, does anyone have a "how to" on switching out the shell?

 

[msinger]

If you need replacement parts, you can find them here:
https://www.phantomhelp.com/#ReplacementPartsP3

Here's a how-to for replacing the shell:

 

[Huskerfan]

thanks msinger. That's great that you have a list of all those places to buy stuff for the P3 and thanks for the video link. What about that camera? Do you think I can salvage it?

 

[msinger]

I've never done any major repairs. If it cannot be fixed, you could sell it as-is. People (especially repair shops) are often looking to buy broken cameras for parts.

 

[tcope]

First off, I'll just same I'm an idiot. I had a couple drinks and flew into some trees but can you guys help me please?

Don't drink and drone.

(Wow... I was the first to say that?)

 

[msinger]

I think you just invented that phrase.

 

[Huskerfan]

I've never done any major repairs. If it cannot be fixed, you could sell it as-is. People (especially repair shops) are often looking to buy broken cameras for parts.

I'm confident in my skills to replace the shell and camera but just didn't know if I should buy another camera or not. I guess I'll just get the shell and gimble ribbon and go to work fixing it and hope I can snap that piece back on when the time comes.

 

[Huskerfan]

Don't drink and drone.

(Wow... I was the first to say that?)

That's funny. and I agree. Maybe I could post the crash video to give you guys a laugh!

 

[msinger]

Since the cameras are pretty expensive, it would be worthwhile to try it before buying a new one.

 

[Huskerfan]

Since the cameras are pretty expensive, it would be worthwhile to try it before buying a new one.

Totally agree.

 

[N017RW]

Don't drink and drone.

(Wow... I was the first to say that?)

Nope...
I said it on July,11th.

Please... Don't Drink & Drone!

But, it may precede me too.

 

[bbfpv]

Nope...
I said it on July,11th.

Please... Don't Drink & Drone!

But, it may precede me too.

August 8th, 2014 according to google. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJJSElQGx_k

 

[N017RW]

There ya' go bb!

That's why I always add a disclaimer

 

[normr]

It's unbelievable that the P3 Gimble yaw arm can't be ordered or purchase even authorized repair centers can get the part


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[msinger]

It's unbelievable that the P3 Gimble yaw arm can't be ordered or purchase even authorized repair centers can get the part

You can order one from TACO-RC or ATKdrones. They are not OEM parts, but people are using those replacements with no issues.

 

[hunch]

i also have them now.