Phantom 4 Advanced - Crashed - Gimbal Replacement/Repair Question

TonyBrsd · Apr 2, 2020

I was flying a Phantom 4 Advanced for a client of mine and hit a powerline. It dropped to the pavement and the only damage was the gimbal broke completely off but no scratches to the camera itself and the body is unscratched as well.

I sent it to a repair shop in Florida and they finally came back saying the whole gimbal and camera needs replacing. I was originally sending it in to DJI as I've done before with my personal drone but thought sending to this place was closer to me and be quicker. I do believe these authorized service centers/dealers are limited in what they can repair/get original parts for. They quoted me $868. Like I mentioned it was my clients drone so I'm trying to keep costs down and have actually looked for a used one as it would possibly be cheaper than repairing.

I'm wondering if I had sent it to DJI like I first thought would they be able to repair just the gimbal arm (I've heard the cost is around $190ish).

Photos attached.

Starz · Apr 2, 2020

Try this person. He can repair what you have. All he would need is the camera parts.
@Ted4797

Droneted · Apr 3, 2020

easy fix. no problem If you want to dIY here is my video

CR125Honda · Apr 3, 2020

Just did a similar repair.
Without a closer look, my guess is these are the parts (below) it will need.
Teds video was a great help (Thanks!)
New yaw motor will be needed if it's ribbon is torn. I can't see that in the pics.
A new main ribbon will be needed.
The old yaw motor housing (cap) will be used, unless the person doing the repair has the ability to program and time the new motor.
Even with removing the old motor housing, I still thought I was taking a gamble that it would work.
I took that gamble and fortunately it worked out.

Make sure to get the correct main ribbon.

Flex Cable for camera Spare part #36 for P4P
Gimbal Yaw Motor for DJI Phantom 4/4Pro Professional
Gimbal Yaw Arm for DJI Phantom 4 Pro