I tried to remove the factory lens on the camera and it just won't come off. I've applied a little force but not too much out of fear that I would break the gimbal do any of you guys have some tips or tricks to get it off without causing damage so I can use my filter So?

It's not the lens you are trying to remove.  It's a UV filter.

Thanks for the clarification. Anything else to add regarding my question?

Use a wide elastic band, like on a bunch of broccoli to carefully grip and remove it.

Less pressure is more in this case, as if you squeeze too tight, will only make it more difficult.


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Gotchya thanks fellas.

another prob solved  

Odan Posted at 2017-1-25 17:17
another prob solved

Yes sir. I got it off with a rubber glove.  Thanks for the help y'all.

browncoat Posted at 2017-1-25 17:23
Yes sir. I got it off with a rubber glove.  Thanks for the help y'all.

That's the spirit. ;-)

Good for you.

& No drones were harmed or injured  in this thread. Hahaha


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but the rubber gloves did not survive

Grizz 1 Posted at 2017-1-25 17:48
but the rubber gloves did not survive

Actually it still lives lol. I just wrapped one of the fingers around it. I also figured out that the nd4 filter will not fit in the gimbal guard.  

RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-1-25 17:25
That's the spirit. ;-)

Good for you.

Let's hope that I can keep the t that way.

browncoat Posted at 2017-1-25 17:59
Let's hope that I can keep the t that way.

Right on. Haha

It's better to smile at adverse situations than exasperate the condition even more....


Wish we could all be this satisfied and content with our drones. The way it was always meant to be. Ha


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I couldn't agree more. It's taken me 40 yrs to figure that out.

browncoat Posted at 2017-1-26 06:02
I couldn't agree more. It's taken me 40 yrs to figure that out.

Just take it easy when fitting, the threads are very delicate, I put a tiny dab of petroleum jelly on my threads, and that has helped when changing them about.

Aardvark Posted at 2017-1-26 06:30
Just take it easy when fitting the threads are very delicate, I put a tiny dab of petroleum jelly on my threads, and that has helped when changing them about.

Thanks for the tip.

browncoat Posted at 2017-1-25 17:58
Actually it still lives lol. I just wrapped one of the fingers around it. I also figured out that the nd4 filter will not fit in the gimbal guard.

I bought a polar pro gimbal clamp and it fits all the filters, and it soooooo much easier to put on compared to the DJI gimbal clamp.

RedHotPoker Posted at 2017-1-25 17:25
That's the spirit. ;-)

Good for you.

" No drones were harmed or injured  in this thread. Hahaha"


For once Ha!

KM5RG-Robert Posted at 2017-1-26 14:49
" No drones were harmed or injured  in this thread. Hahaha"

We probably don't get most of the good news/happy drone endings written about here. It's primarily how bad it has been.. All of the negatives. Sometimes it's a simple thing, others, much more complex.

It's fun problem solving... ;-)


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