Moisture in Lens
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TheHammer
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Hi , has anybody got a fix for the moisture problem in the lens of the camera . It happens more often in the morning., after researching it’s a more common then DJI  will admit to, I haven’t crashed it, or played around with the camera , Started about 10 months after I purchased. Really frustrating when fliming , other then buying a new camera for it , is there a simple fix.
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Landbo
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Yes, store your Mavic in a plastic bag on a warm place with a pair of Silica Gel dry bags around the camera. Then the moisture in the camera shut disappear quite fast.

Regards Leif.
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HedgeTrimmer
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If mositure continues to appear, then slowly disappear - eventually mositure will leave some residue degrading quality.  If inside of lens is coated, depending on coating, it is possible for moisture to damage coating.
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HedgeTrimmer Posted at 2018-7-16 21:16
If mositure continues to appear, then slowly disappear - eventually mositure will leave some residue degrading quality.  If inside of lens is coated, depending on coating, it is possible for moisture to damage coating.

so how do you fix it
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TheHammer
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That's what i meant with a fix...example, very carefully seal around lens..I have nothing to lose ..not in warranty ...Thought someone would have tried it...DJI new gimbal and camera $357.00, i'm not a millionaire
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Going with moisture problem being "in the lens of the camera".   Not on outside of lens.

Moisture forms on inside of camera and lens when camera and lens become colder than dew-point of air inside camera, resulting in condensation.

Need to know whether camera body or lens has an air leak sufficient to allow quick exchange of humid air into camera.

Try storing drone as previously suggest.  Keeping it in air drier and warmer than surrounding environment.
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TheHammer
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HedgeTrimmer Posted at 2018-7-16 23:17
Going with moisture problem being "in the lens of the camera".   Not on outside of lens.

Moisture forms on inside of camera and lens when camera and lens become colder than dew-point of air inside camera, resulting in condensation.

So ok..i get what your saying , but my mate beside me who has the same mavic pro doesn't have the issue, we both take off at the same time , both fly in the same area, i have seen him crash his,but no problem with camera..i am going to try to seal it ..will let you know the results..Thanks for replys
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TheHammer Posted at 2018-7-17 00:10
So ok..i get what your saying , but my mate beside me who has the same mavic pro doesn't have the issue, we both take off at the same time , both fly in the same area, i have seen him crash his,but no problem with camera..i am going to try to seal it ..will let you know the results..Thanks for replys

Make sure you get inside area of Camera / lens area dry before sealing.  Otherwise, you are only sealing in moisture already present.
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you should contact dji as they maybe will give you a replacement
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TheHammer Posted at 2018-7-17 00:10
So ok..i get what your saying , but my mate beside me who has the same mavic pro doesn't have the issue, we both take off at the same time , both fly in the same area, i have seen him crash his,but no problem with camera..i am going to try to seal it ..will let you know the results..Thanks for replys

by the way how long you have been flying it?
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TheHammer
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I have been flying for 2yrs and have had the mavic 18 months.
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El Diablo Posted at 2018-7-17 05:09
What do you mean by 'getting inside', open the camera module? (hope you are not suggesting that). He doesn't need to open anything, he just need to wait until the condensation trully evaporates and follow the other steps i wrote to him. 100% guarantee.

No.  See previous comments further up about storing drone in dry / warm environment to get moisture out of inside.
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Hi. I am sorry to know about this issue with your DJI Mavic Pro. Please email DJI Support regarding this issue at support@dji.com for further help.
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HedgeTrimmer Posted at 2018-7-16 21:16
If mositure continues to appear, then slowly disappear - eventually mositure will leave some residue degrading quality.  If inside of lens is coated, depending on coating, it is possible for moisture to damage coating.

Hello, can you help me, i think i have the problem you described..... This is the lens of my Spark, the marks are inside of the lens i think... I can fix this?  And if this cant be fixed, it make the quality worst?
Thanks.
https://ibb.co/DMbg7Zg
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GYauck Posted at 2-2 09:47
Hello, can you help me, i think i have the problem you described..... This is the lens of my Spark, the marks are inside of the lens i think... I can fix this?  And if this cant be fixed, it make the quality worst?
Thanks.
https://ibb.co/DMbg7Zg

You can try putting drone in a seal-able container or bag with drying material.  People often use uncooked rice or silica gel packets.   You can get silica gel packs or canisters at stores which carry guns and ammo.

Harder to accomplish, is to put drone on something that is providing heat that is slightly warmer than surrounding room temperature.  Not so hot that drone is warmed beyond its specs.  Definitely without battery pack.

From pictures, I can't tell if moisture has done any permanent damage.   Best of luck!
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Mine was the same from Brand new. I kept flying it by line of site and after 8 full batteries of flying over 2 days it went away. I will let you know if it comes back
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