I crashed on Sunday and came very close to smashing the camera lens and saw this online and I was wondering if anyone has tried one?

Thanks in adance

That will be a great sunshade, but don't expect it to be a chrash-shade
It is just a clip on.
Also it can/may limit the movability of the gimbal to the top.
But that need to be checked in hand, methinks

Any reviews on youtube?

That is a bummer!
It looks like a decent sunhood and that will protect you a little from sunflare.
Now I'm not sure what kind of crash would benefit from this sunhood that would have done damage to the lens.
I guess the hood will come off on impact with the ground and your lens might still be broken.

I think these things are not too expensive and it probably won't do any more damage so you could try one on.
If it is sturdy enough it might even protect your lens / gimbal a little.

S-e-ven Posted at 2018-3-13 03:58
That will be a great sunshade, but don't expect it to be a chrash-shade
It is just a clip on.
Also it can/may limit the movability of the gimbal to the top.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sunnyli ... rk+gimbal+protector

this is the product, I can't see anything on youtube.

Or if anyone has any recommendations?

I looked at the prices of the camera / gimbal and it seems worth protecting

Its a different version of this, isn't it?



With a bit design changes between gimbal and IR-sensor

S-e-ven Posted at 2018-3-13 04:47
Its a different version of this, isn't it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyAS5X-Ho_Q

In the comments on that video he confirms it affects the gimbal movement in sports and pano mode

Oli-Shields Posted at 2018-3-13 04:55
In the comments on that video he confirms it affects the gimbal movement in sports and pano mode

Yes, and your model is a bit different designed, the hoody part between sensor and gimbal is gone.
Which may give more/full movement
You may have to try/buy

S-e-ven Posted at 2018-3-13 05:16
Yes, and your model is a bit different designed, the hoody part between sensor and gimbal is gone.
Which may give more/full movement
You may have to try/buy

Thanks, I might give one a try and report back how it goes

It may affect the panos as the gimbal will tilt up. And it may affect the exposure if it is set to Auto.
But give it a try as i assume it's not expensive and let us know.

Will do, thank you

Oli-Shields Posted at 2018-3-14 01:14
Will do, thank you

Sorry for the accident. The third party accessory is not tested, I would not recommend you attach it. Please contact our support and start a case: http://www.dji.com/support Thanks for your support.

DJI Elektra Posted at 2018-3-18 02:38
Sorry for the accident. The third party accessory is not tested, I would not recommend you attach it. Please contact our support and start a case: http://www.dji.com/support Thanks for your support.

Thanks for the offer but it was my fault, there is no need for it to be reported

I don’t use third party accessories on any of my drones these days.

A CW Posted at 2018-3-19 04:49
I don’t use third party accessories on any of my drones these days.

Bad experience?

Landing gear extensions caused issues with the VPS

I think when you travel in Sport Mode because of the pitch in attitude you may see part of the Sunshade?

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-3-19 07:44
I think when you travel in Sport Mode because of the pitch in attitude you may see part of the Sunshade?

It was only £2 odd so i'll test it and report back

Oli-Shields Posted at 2018-3-20 01:05
It was only £2 odd so i'll test it and report back

That's reasonably priced. Hope it works out for you.

A CW Posted at 2018-3-19 04:49
I don’t use third party accessories on any of my drones these days.

We are of like mind.  That is why i didn't buy lens filters.  The drone works fine with out the bling or the owner shopping like an old hen.

I believe this is just a Sunshade, not Gimbal Crash protector