Phantom 4 issue and diagnostic

[Tat2402]

Ok so not sure if this helps anyone, I’m new so this was recent,
Ran into a branch and my p4 went down, broke the propeller mount and a crack in an arm, went to start up and the camera would raise but fall flat and said yaw motor and roll motor issue, read about it and replaced the ribbon and nothing still had same problem but this time the camera board started smoking? Soooooo ordered parts off eBay replace d camera board and reseated all connections, same thing, replaced the board that the motors plug into on the arm in the hopes that maybe something on there was affected and fired right up! Doing a test flight tonight fingers crossed, not sure if this is the right section but I figured maybe this experience can help someone?

 

[Starz]

Probably you have some damaged motors on the camera itself from the crash. Ribbon cables and or boards will not correct the issue regarding the positioning of the camera. With what you have done so far, is the camera functional?

 

[Capt KO]

Sorry about your troubles. Did you buy the OEM DJI ribbon cable? It's the only one that works and DJI is written on the package, all others (for DJI P4, etc) are basically useless. As far as the prop mounts, be sure to replace with the ones for the P4Pro model, they are a much better built direct replacement and very inexpensive. Good luck with repairs and keep in touch.
The OEM ribbon cable is available on ebay with a little searching, I've bought several from USA suppliers in the past.

 

[Droneted]

I specialize in Phantom 4 gimbal repair. I would be glad to help. If you post photos of the gimbal and describe what it is doing, I may be able to help

 

[Capt KO]

I suggest you get in touch with Ted (above) he has helped many of us here over the years. He's a Phantom pro and gotten me out of jams more that once. Good luck

 

[condor]

Ok so not sure if this helps anyone, I’m new so this was recent,
Ran into a branch and my p4 went down, broke the propeller mount and a crack in an arm, went to start up and the camera would raise but fall flat and said yaw motor and roll motor issue, read about it and replaced the ribbon and nothing still had same problem but this time the camera board started smoking? Soooooo ordered parts off eBay replace d camera board and reseated all connections, same thing, replaced the board that the motors plug into on the arm in the hopes that maybe something on there was affected and fired right up! Doing a test flight tonight fingers crossed, not sure if this is the right section but I figured maybe this experience can help someone?

have the same exact issue did u ever get it fixed? I have two p4p so I took off gimbal off of the good drone put it on bad drone now it works great

 

[Droneted]

have the same exact issue did u ever get it fixed? I have two p4p so I took off gimbal off of the good drone put it on bad drone now it works great

I can help if you want. Message me.