losing gimbal screw

[btorphoto]

Any body else have this problem, I have flown it twice and have lost a
T screw twice.
Phantom2 zenmuse with gopro.
Its one of the T screws thats flush on the body.

 

[tupes]

You referring to the screw that holds the holds the 2 flat mount brackets together? If so, i have lost a complete set when i crashed mine. Was able to find a set of 6 for $40. Wish there was a cheaper alternative.

 

[gavinski]

They are called "Anti-drop Screws". I had the exact same problem - I lost two screws on my first two flights (crashes actually, but that's another story). And they only include one spare, as you know.

I ordered another set from here and they should arrive today or tomorrow:

http://www.allerc.com/dji-phantom-2-zenmuse-h3-2d-anti-drop-cover-and-screw-part-37-p-8711.html

As Tupes said - $40 for the set. Which is kind of outrageous.

 

[tupes]

Yea $40 for those little screws is absolutely crazy. Might try and find something else to fit through the hole that will do the same purpose.

 

[btorphoto]

Thanks for the info,
If you do replace them, I was told to add some loctite...

 

[happydogs]

well, I'm thinking, why not just put some zip ties in there somehow. if you do it right the plate is centered and won't drop.

 

[btorphoto]

I was also advised to use zip ties, I ran a small wire through and twisted it.
No probs since.
will switch to zip.

 

[jondrew]

Thanks for the info,
If you do replace them, I was told to add some loctite...

Yes, Blue Loctite

 

[Ozon8r]

A pretty common problem. Zip ties are the simple solution.


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[3dmana1]

With R/C helicopters we always use locktite.