Will the out of box setup support the gimbal?

Thanks,

TJ

Short answer, no you don't have to change the landing gear.   Yes, out of the box will support it just fine.

Longer answer, depended on where you take off and land.  I was concerned about getting dirt, moisture, etc on the lens because the camera sits so close to the ground. I previously tried a set of extended legs which are ok but I eventually opted to go with some 3d printed leg extenders.  I have a total of four Phantoms and I can remove the leg extenders and simply snap them on whichever Phantom I happen to be flying.  I also wanted to be able to use just one travel case that all the phantom would fit in -- again, the leg extenders are easily removed to fit the case.  Additionally, I always hand catch the Phantoms when landing and take something with me that I can use as a take off pad to avoid the grass, dirt, etc.
The photo on the left shows a Phantom with tall landing gear next to regular Phantom body.  Note that the tall landing gear requires relocation of the CAN bus connector and modification of the landing gear leg.  Leg extenders are in the right side photo.

I've added 10mm spacers above my Landing gear.  I 3D printed them from a model on Thingiverse:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:641618
Of course they stay on all the time, and extending the legs 10mm was within the scope of my cable slack.
Now I printed them, but TBH they would be a doddle to hand-craft out of a bit of wood or plastic.

the h34d gimbal is better than the h33d and does just fine on its own.

gil Posted at 2015-4-22 22:45
Short answer, no you don't have to change the landing gear.   Yes, out of the box will support it ju ...

Thanks so much, very helpful.