Gimbal Clamp/Camera Protector

Scott Gibson · Sep 17, 2015

Just wanted to get a feel for if anyone purchased an aftermarket gimbal clamp and/or camera protector? I'm curious to know how many people use them. The gimbal clamp that came with the Phantom 3 seems pretty weak....the camera still points down and is allowed to move. I'm not really sure when I'm even supposed to use it. I haven't transported it so to speak, but I do walk several hundred yards down to the park by my house to fly it..........is that ok that I'm carrying it around without the clamp on it?

msinger · Sep 17, 2015

Try installing it like this:

Scott Gibson · Sep 17, 2015

Great thanks! I'll try when I get home. What's your suggestion on the camera guard? Do you think those are necessary?

msinger · Sep 17, 2015

Camera guards are not necessary, but it would be a good accessory to own if you're not an experienced flyer. If interested, you can find commonly used camera guards here.

tcope · Sep 17, 2015

I would highly recommend considering a 3rd party gimbal lock. They are so much easier to put on and take off. They also protect the camera lens.

Scott Gibson · Sep 17, 2015

I agree. I'm going to purchase the Camera Guard and Gimbal Support from UAV Bits. How about the Carbon Fiber Camera Support they have? Is that necessary?

Santiego · Sep 24, 2015

Scott Gibson said:
I agree. I'm going to purchase the Camera Guard and Gimbal Support from UAV Bits. How about the Carbon Fiber Camera Support they have? Is that necessary?

FYI - Just ordered these. Their camera guard and gimbal support do not fit the standard. The carbon fiber guard does not fit the Standard's legs. You can make the P2V+ carbon fiber guard fit, but you have to cut a notch out of the corner. The string arms fit though.

happytreefriends · Sep 24, 2015

Santiego said:
FYI - Just ordered these. Their camera guard and gimbal support do not fit the standard. The carbon fiber guard does not fit the Standard's legs. You can make the P2V+ carbon fiber guard fit, but you have to cut a notch out of the corner. The string arms fit though.

The P3S' 'legs' are not the same as the P3P/A ??