Powered up the drone twice now with gimble lock on!!!????

577-Jersey · Mar 31, 2017

I feel like such an a$$,i powered up the drone now twice with the lock on.
The camera seems to be working fine,maybe a little choppy while panning up and down but not sure if I damaged anything.
Feel like such an idiot,but I get real forgetful on these things.

Hope somebody can reassure me.

The gimble checks out ok during the test.

Tom from jersey

Lewispeak · Mar 31, 2017

577-Jersey said:
I feel like such an a$$,i powered up the drone now twice with the lock on.
The camera seems to be working fine,maybe a little choppy while panning up and down but not sure if I damaged anything.
Feel like such an idiot,but I get real forgetful on these things.

Hope somebody can reassure me.

The gimble checks out ok during the test.

Tom from jersey

I did it twice myself with no problem. I'll bet t you're okay!

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LuvMyTJ · Mar 31, 2017

It happens, just don't make a habit of it. Tie a length of ribbon the gimbal lock and let it hang out so you notice it. Ribbon won't prevent it from fitting in the case.
You could also look into buying an aftermarket gimbal lock. Here is an example - RJ_Make's Gimbal Brace

577-Jersey · Mar 31, 2017

I hope so.It really upset me,and its raining here so i cant get out to the field to fly.

The ribbon idea is awesome,Im heading out to Walmart in a few and will find something really bright,florescent possibly..lol

Thanks again guys,I do feel a bit better

DroneDriver · Mar 31, 2017

Creating a preflight checklist always helps for me. Also, I added some "Remove before Flight" keychains. Three for $6 at Amazon. Amazon.com: 3x Remove Before Flight Keychain - Red/White - Apex Imports: Automotive

LuvMyTJ · Mar 31, 2017

I have those also on some others but it interfered with putting it in the case.
These days I usually use a LowePro Droneguard Kit - DroneGuard Kit From Lowepro
Love that carrier.

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577-Jersey · Mar 31, 2017

I just ordered those,thank you guys very much.I checked the gimble again and panning up/down looks pretty good,think it was just in my head..lol

DroneDriver · Mar 31, 2017

LuvMyTJ said:
I have those also on some others but it interfered with putting it in the case.
These days I usually use a LowePro Droneguard Kit - DroneGuard Kit From Lowepro
Love that carrier.
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Please excuse - digressing from the thread... I was thinking of buying one of those Droneguard kits. How do you like it?

LuvMyTJ · Mar 31, 2017

DroneDriver said:
Please excuse - digressing from the thread... I was thinking of buying one of those Droneguard kits. How do you like it?

I have one of all the basic styles of cases, backpack, hard case, etc.. I get tired of unzipping, unpacking, stashing it all back, etc. The kit lets you carry it all in your vehicle and access it quickly. I don't travel long distances with it but for everyday flying it is great. The price has come down quite a bit since I bought mine. Plus the orange trim goes nice with the Autel orange.

Aerodrone1 · Apr 1, 2017

i made a label in large, bold letters that says, "REMOVE GIMBAL LOCK" and placed where the battery is inserted. That way I'm reminded each time when I put the battery in. So far, it's worked.

xspwhite · Apr 1, 2017

I've done it like seven times so far in the last nine days.

577-Jersey · Apr 2, 2017

Hahahaha,,holy cow bro,nine times!!
That makes me feel a ton better,I read in the manual that you can damage the mechanism if you leave the lock on so it made me nervous.

I have a real nice piece of florescent green ribbon on my lock now until my tags get here,thanks to the above post

xspwhite · Apr 2, 2017

I've only had my XSP about nine days now, but I think the real damage would take place if you were to actually fly with that thing on there and were to pan the camera up and down.

Nevertheless it's irritating as all hell when you forget to remove it until after it's been powered on.

577-Jersey · Apr 2, 2017

Thats for sure!! i only had mine since last Friday,one flight that was very successful!!
I never touched the panning control while the lock was on so that is a good thing!!

After the drone boots up and the camera is still,if you move the camera slightly with your hand it feels like it has a rubber cushion that kinda protects it,i didn't feel anything that felt like gears that would strip out.

xspwhite · Apr 2, 2017

Yea, mine still seems to work fine, and I think I am getting better at remembering to pull it off. Sometimes I catch it right before it starts to move around after power up.

577-Jersey · Apr 2, 2017

Thats exactly what happened to me,i caught it the first time but i think it started moving already some,really pi$$ed me off..lol

Lewispeak · Apr 2, 2017

577-Jersey said:
Thats exactly what happened to me,i caught it the first time but i think it started moving already some,really pi$$ed me off..lol

Too bad there wasn't an alarm telling us dummies to remove it !!

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xspwhite · Apr 2, 2017

That should pop up on the remote as soon as you turn it on.

Lewispeak · Apr 2, 2017

Ya got that right!!

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577-Jersey · Apr 2, 2017

I hear that!! Well I got this big green ribbon hanging off of it now,so if I do it again that will be pathetic!
Going to take her out for my second flight tomorrow.I have beginner mode off,so it should be very cool cant wait!!