white speckles all over images

[Alex in Devon]

Hi I have just come to use my P4 after a couple of months and find that I have white spots, like noise, over all of my images. Have checked that the lens is clean so its not dust or anything on the lens.

Can some kind person point me in the right direction please?

Thanks

 

[RodPad]

Yes, I have seen this I actually something similar on my P3A.

I was taking some sunset shots this evening...…………...
On this thread a had posted a video, if you want to see it I will look for it.

Do a search for speckles, not a word that is used a lot .

And know I haven't tried to fix mine yet.


Rod

 

[RodPad]

Here you go!!

Sparkles in my video
What the heck is this caused by? Red dots...everywhere.

Rod

 

[jiminyfixit]

Hi I have just come to use my P4 after a couple of months and find that I have white spots, like noise, over all of my images. Have checked that the lens is clean so its not dust or anything on the lens.

Can some kind person point me in the right direction please?

Thanks

I experience this issue quite often. Replacing the ribbon cable takes care of it. For some reason it is usually in "video" mode only and not in "photo" mode. Must be some sort of degradation in the chemistry of the ribbon.
Hope this helps.
Jim

 

[WV. Rootman]

Yep, just replace the ribbon. It is on both the video and stills. My P4 had the same issue. Easy fix.

 

[CPO Coastie]

@Alex in Devon
I absolutely agree with @jiminyfixit and @WV. Rootman !!
I had a similar problem with my video after a cherry tree grabbed my P4 out of the air. I installed a new OEM RIBBON and that cleared it right up.
NOTE: Make sure you ONLY use a DJI Ribbon Cable! It does cost a little more, but the knock-offs are sketchy.
Post up your results!
Doug

 

[Alex in Devon]

Thanks guys for the responses. Which ribbon are we talking about please?

Ok just seen the black ribbon cable running from the back of the gimbal to the lens area I assume

 

[CPO Coastie]

NOTE: This ribbon cable is for a DJI Phantom 4 ONLY!! WILL NOT WORK WITH THE P4 Pro!!
You may get it somewhere else (for less money), but make sure it's the OEM Ribbon Cable, and not a knock off!

Amazon.com: DJI Phantom 4 Replacement Flexible Gimbal Flat Cable, Black (6958265123108) : Electronics

Amazon.com: DJI Phantom 4 Replacement Flexible Gimbal Flat Cable, Black (6958265123108) : Electronics

www.amazon.com

Also - here's the YouTube video on how to fix it.

Genuine DJI Phantom 4 Gimbal Flex | irepairmd

Genuine DJI Phantom 4 Gimbal Flex. This is the only flex that will work with the phantom 4Other lower price copy cable with destroy your ESC Motor controller

www.irepairmd.com

 

[Capt KO]

Be super careful of the clips that hold the gimbal ribbon in place. Lift to open, push to close and don’t use any force or the black lock comes off. Then it gets expensive replacing boards. I know firsthand. Be gentle and use plenty of light.