how do you align the gimbal/camera clamp

[lalvar40]

I don't see any sign so I can fasten the clamp on a fix position......how do you know it is in the right place...I am worry about damaging the gimbal

 

[msinger]

Snap it on in between the two notches on each side of the rubber section of the landing gear.

 

[lalvar40]

two notches on each side

Interesting, the rubber bands don't have any notch or mark.

 

[msinger]

You don't see notches like in my photos above?

 

[lalvar40]

not at all....I may need to mark it myself. I think it was a manufacturers defect.

 

[msinger]

Ah. I thought we were talking about your Phantom 4

 

[lalvar40]

I thought we were talking about your Phantom 4

yes...others are easier to put the clamp on the right place. I posted wrong picture. corrected now.

 

[msinger]

Wow -- you really don't have notches.

Try this:

• Snap the gimbal lock onto one side of the landing gear (about 1 inch from the top of the gray rubber).
• Lay the other side of the gimbal lock onto the landing gear, but do not snap it in place.
• Line up the camera so it fits into the holder in the middle of the gimbal lock.
• When the camera is aligned, snap the other side of the gimbal lock onto the landing gear.

I must admit, this process would be way easier if you had three hands. With a little practice though, you'll see how it can be done with two hands.

Once you get it lined up, you might want to make a small mark on your landing gear. Or, maybe score it very lightly with a knife. That way, it'll be easier to line it up next time.

 

[lalvar40]

Thanks...I will make the mark.

 

[Fallguy]

This had been discussed in the forums before. Just turn the P4 upside down, then clamp one side on, align up camera , and snap other side on . Mark on the bottom of the skids to where the best position is , and that will help you later when installing it.

 

[will.moindrot]

I don't have notches either


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[khanbull]

No notches on mine either

 

[Kman]

Mine doesn't have notches either.

 

[msinger]

Hmm. Maybe I'm the odd ball then

 

[Dfairchild]

Hmm. Maybe I'm the odd ball then

did you recieve your unit before march 15? i know someone who got a freebie/promo unit from DJI and it has the marks on the skids like you. My unit bought march 15 at apple does not have them.

 

[msinger]

did you recieve your unit before march 15?

I received two on the 16th. I gave the second one to the OP.