Brushless DJI Phantom Gopro3 Gimbal Review

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Hey, guys! You gonna make the first FPV kit by yourself? Well, you can adopt DJI Phantom Gopro3 Gimbal. The 2axis gimbal firstly was applied to DJI series products, because of its excellent performance, now it has been highly favored by DIY hobbyists. And now let’s take a closer look at it!

DJI Phantom Gopro3 Gimbal
Consisted of carbon fiber main frame and aluminum alloy rotor head, DJI Phantom Gopro3 Gimbal forms quite simple structure and light weight, which will ease installation while saving lots of space for other assembly. Meanwhile, it utilizes 2208 motors included direct driving system, and the motor protector can enhance heat dissipation. Besides, the gimbal is perfectly compatible with HD cameras mini cameras like Gopro series.

DJI Phantom Gopro3 Gimbal
Additionally, DJI Phantom Gopro3 Gimbal utilizes Zenmuse inner core with precise attitude monitor, achieving pixel-level image jitter control. Besides, there is a high-accuracy IMU module built in the gimbal, which allows to monitor and adjust flight data to reach abundant perspectives. And the module enhances control ability as well as accuracy in a closed environment without additional installation and connection of circuit.

DJI Phantom Gopro3 Gimbal
DJI Phantom Gopro3 Gimbal is not the lightest gimbal, but it is robust and well built. It worked out of the box and you only need to change one setting, the “roll power” which you may reduce from 100 to 85 to eliminate a vibration. Otherwise the factory settings seem to be right. I think you probably need the lower value if using a Mobius camera, which is lighter than a GoPro, for which the settings were probably optimized.

DJI Phantom Gopro3 Gimbal
For hobbyists use Mobius camera, you can mount the camera with a bolt into the tripod fitting of its mounting bracket, plus a couple of washers. It needs to be near the end of the camera plate to balance the gimbal. To change the settings or calibrate the accelerometer you need Simple BGC v2.2 b2. Don’t forget to save the factory settings before you do anything else in case you mess thing up. DJI Phantom Gopro3 Gimbal works well and the anti-vibration grommets eliminate jello! DJI Phantom Gopro3 Gimbal

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