3 30secs Joined Jun 12, 2015 Messages 889 Reaction score 116 Age 43 Jun 25, 2015 #1 For short travels with a backpack or case.. Is the gimbal stabilizer needed or is it OK for it to move around in transit?
For short travels with a backpack or case.. Is the gimbal stabilizer needed or is it OK for it to move around in transit?
cmyk22 Joined Oct 15, 2014 Messages 191 Reaction score 39 Age 48 Location USA-WI (Milwaukee) Jun 25, 2015 #2 I'd recommend putting your gimbal protector on whenever you're not flying. Without something to hold the camera and gimbal in place damage could happen. I'd rather not find out.... Reactions: jlo
I'd recommend putting your gimbal protector on whenever you're not flying. Without something to hold the camera and gimbal in place damage could happen. I'd rather not find out....
J jlo Joined May 17, 2015 Messages 479 Reaction score 216 Location FL Jun 25, 2015 #3 Mine is attached and lens cover is on unless i'm flying or updating/calibrating. Reactions: skyhighdiver and cmyk22
snerd Joined May 5, 2015 Messages 2,639 Reaction score 1,588 Location Oklahoma Jun 25, 2015 #4 If it's not flying, the gimbal lock is on. Sent from my iPhone 6+ using Tapatalk Pro Reactions: skyhighdiver
B Bratinov Joined Apr 5, 2015 Messages 46 Reaction score 4 Age 36 Jun 25, 2015 #5 I always put it on when I'm not flying, even when I'm swapping batteries. Last edited: Jun 25, 2015
msinger Approved Vendor Joined Oct 30, 2014 Messages 31,957 Reaction score 10,787 Location Harrisburg, PA (US) Website phantomhelp.com Jun 25, 2015 #6 I always keep mine on too. You really don't want your gimbal bouncing around at all when it's not powered up. Reactions: skyhighdiver
I always keep mine on too. You really don't want your gimbal bouncing around at all when it's not powered up.
Mako79 Joined May 16, 2014 Messages 3,529 Reaction score 628 Location Sydney Australia Jun 25, 2015 #7 Keep it on when not flying. Also, if you remove it, there is a chance you may lose it. Nothing worse then needing it when you have misplaced it.
Keep it on when not flying. Also, if you remove it, there is a chance you may lose it. Nothing worse then needing it when you have misplaced it.
JohnK Joined Jun 4, 2015 Messages 512 Reaction score 170 Location Hudson Valley, New York Aug 11, 2015 #8 Why wouldn't you put it on? it takes 5 seconds.
D dedstik Joined Jun 17, 2015 Messages 308 Reaction score 115 Age 68 Aug 11, 2015 #9 msinger said: I always keep mine on too. You really don't want your gimbal bouncing around at all when it's not powered up. Click to expand... Exactly what he said. :harry
msinger said: I always keep mine on too. You really don't want your gimbal bouncing around at all when it's not powered up. Click to expand... Exactly what he said. :harry
R Rabalter Joined Jun 28, 2015 Messages 5 Reaction score 1 Age 69 Aug 11, 2015 #10 Yes, yes and yes. Keep it on when not flying!!!!
jryser Joined Aug 3, 2014 Messages 383 Reaction score 152 Age 54 Location Indiana Aug 11, 2015 #11 Yes. And I tied a long piece of red ribbon to it so I remember to take it off prior to flight!! Sent from my PT beating heart
Yes. And I tied a long piece of red ribbon to it so I remember to take it off prior to flight!! Sent from my PT beating heart