Plastic bit on camera for transportation

[gaz1969uk]

Just wondering is it worth putting that clear plastic bit back on the camera to stop it swinging about on the gimbal
after each flight?

I have for the last few flights as my phantom is still only a weeks old and don't know how robust the gimbal is!

Do you bother?

Thanks

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[Philltayl]

Just wondering is it worth putting that clear plastic bit back on the camera to stop it swinging about on the gimbal
after each flight?

I have for the last few flights as my phantom is still only a weeks old and don't know how robust the gimbal is!

Do you bother?

Thanks

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Yes, it is a good idea, The gimbal is a sensitive little soul..........

 

[Drower]

I do it every time. Can't hurt but can really help if you drop it.

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[msinger]

I put the gimbal lock on every time my Phantom goes back in the case. The gimbal is fragile and will flop around when it's powered down.

 

[QuadcopterCrazy]

I use it but I wish they made a better way of locking it. Sometimes it takes me a few seconds to try to get it to lock in place.

 

[MacCool]

I use a gimbal lock every time I put the thing back in its case, but I find the DJI gimbal lock to be cumbersome, so I went with one from Hobby Tiger. Much better than the DJI OEM version, which doesn't work if you have a screw-on filter.

 

[msinger]

I have a PolarPro lock like that one. It only fits my P4 though. I've tried some 3rd party Phantom 3 gimbal locks, but none of them work really well.

 

[Phill2]

I always use mine

 

[Multicoptertec]

Always. And for transport, add a rubber band, cause the thing falls off half the time.


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[AWD]

Generally when moving back into the house after a flight or two, no.

However anytime it is transported (car or motorcycle) the locks are put on.

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[Paul Priems]

How do you put it back on????

 

[drakman]

I always use it during transportation.

 

[msinger]

How do you put it back on????

 

[Chasbro]

I don't use a gimbal stabilizer. I haven't noticed any ill effects.