Got that Autel X-Star Gimbal Guard

gustofusion · Sep 11, 2016

Designed a gimbal guard for the X-Star today fits real well and of course comes in Orange.
Not an exact match to the Autel Orange... they got pigment power....

Have a dozen or so available...
The Autel X-Star Gimbal Guard - Yuneec Q500+ Mods

RJ_Make · Sep 12, 2016

Looks great. How is it held in place?

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gustofusion · Sep 12, 2016

There are notches in the landing gear where the gimbal guard slide into and the guard is pressure fit as well without bowing out the landing gear. Additionally there are slots for using zip ties to more securely mount the guard.

Jim Jenkins · Sep 12, 2016

Will this prevent the x star from fitting back into the case?

Gimp · Sep 12, 2016

Jim Jenkins said:
Will this prevent the x star from fitting back into the case?

Of course it would.

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Rawdog · Jan 11, 2017

Gimbal guards affect the collision avoidance sensors on the bottom of the aircraft. I saw a thing on YouTube where this guy tested it on his X-Star. It won't hold an altitude as well with that. I believe DJI even put out a thing saying the use of those voids the warranty if you crash with a gimball guard because it causes the same issue on phantoms.

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gustofusion · Jan 11, 2017

Na, they don't interfere with the VPS whatsoever. I also recorded a test and no difference whatsoever. and on the Autel as well ad DJI they are not placed under the VPS rather under the gimbal. VPS is only active when GPS is disabled BTW.