Gimbal Lock or no Gimbal lock in the car?

[beamerbuilder1]

Does everyone use a gimbal lock when transporting their Phantom in a car? I'm relatively new to drone scene and was curious as to how delicate the gimbal actually is? Can it take bumps while riding in a vehicle or should there always be a gimbal lock on?


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[msinger]

I always put mine on when transporting my Phantom in a vehicle. Considering that it only takes about 10 seconds to put it on, it's not really worth the risk of damaging it.

 

[RedHotPoker]

The roads in this capital city are terrible. I used to make a joke, "Drive across the city once, and you need a wheel alignment." That should give you a clue. Yes, protect your investment...

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[Droneted]

I all ways put mine on even when not transporting. They break VERY easily. I get them all the time for repair and it was not always from a crash.

 

[ArZombie]

how many have actually broke or damaged the gimbal installing the gimbal lock?

 

[SimonH78]

Me too I always fit it... only takes a sec..

 

[BigAl07]

Always here.

 

[jdh313]

Not to hijack the thread, but do you put the foam piece back in for driving too?

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[Trackman1]

Always on gimbal lock

Never on foam piece

 

[Longhorn]

Bought a couple of these last week on eBay. Much easier to put on than the clear plastic thing that comes from DJI in my opion..