Did I mess up my camera?

[Burnsy]

I got a new P3 advanced today and upgraded the firmware first thing. I didn't know any better (first copter) and later I turned on my copter while the gimbal brace was in place. It took me about 30 seconds to notice and I shut it off. Does the software protect against this or did I damage my new copter? I took it off and turned it back on, the gimbal seemed to cycle ok and then face foward. I didn't fly it yet.

 

[Owen S]

I got a new P3 advanced today and upgraded the firmware first thing. I didn't know any better (first copter) and later I turned on my copter while the gimbal brace was in place. It took me about 30 seconds to notice and I shut it off. Does the software protect against this or did I damage my new copter? I took it off and turned it back on, the gimbal seemed to cycle ok and then face foward. I didn't fly it yet.

Happened to me the first time I used it. It should be fine.

 

[4wd]

It's best not to but it should be fine for a minute or two anyway.
Some have flown several times without noticing need to remove foam packing which also restricts it - and no damage other than pride when they work out why video is pants

 

[Pilot101]

I got a new P3 advanced today and upgraded the firmware first thing. I didn't know any better (first copter) and later I turned on my copter while the gimbal brace was in place. It took me about 30 seconds to notice and I shut it off. Does the software protect against this or did I damage my new copter? I took it off and turned it back on, the gimbal seemed to cycle ok and then face foward. I didn't fly it yet.

I think you should be okay buddy, I've done that twice and my gimbal and camera work just find so I think you'll be alright [emoji6]


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[Richard-NH]

I got a notice "gimbal overload" when the gimbal was stuck in high grass. This makes me think the software is pretty smart and won't destroy the gimbal trying to move it.