PLEASE HELP!!! Inspire 1 X5 horrible vibrations (URGENT!!!)

FranMan · Apr 21, 2017

I have recently been having some issues with my X5 Camera on my Inspire 1. It has this horrible vibration that won't go away no matter what I do unless I firmly hold camera, then the vibration goes away. The weird thing is, that the issue does not occur on the Osmo whatsoever... I've tried using a different lens which has worked sometimes, but not always... I recorded this video to explain it more in depth... Please help, I have a shoot coming on Tuesday, and I really need this thing to work...

Thanks in advance!

Rhythmic Eye · Apr 21, 2017

Have you tried recalibrating the gimbal?

old curmudgeon · Apr 21, 2017

I had the same problem last year - same grinding noise on start up and the vibration noise. I posted the video in Dropbox but there was no response. I ended up sending the camera to DJI who replaced it with a refurb. My Inspire was also replaced at the same time but for another issue. Both replacements seem to be working fine at the moment but I have not flown the Inspire much since it was replaced.

The problem seemed to arise after I started using the Olympus 45mm lens, but it also vibrated with other lenses I was using. The only time it stopped vibrating was if I moved the camera pan/ tilt to certain positions.

Aerial-Pixel · Apr 21, 2017

Is it balanced? Looks like it's pointing up when it is off. Do you have the balancing ring on? after you take the lens cap off it would be further unbalanced. I've only had the issue when the X5 is out of balance.

Steve186 · Apr 21, 2017

Check contacts on gimbal port and bird also make sure your twist lock collar is snug.

FranMan · Apr 22, 2017

Hello everyone,
I wanted to thank all of you for the tips you gave! Aerial-Pixel's tip worked for sure! I made a temporary fix for my lens until I get the

Aerial-Pixel · Apr 22, 2017

FranMan said:
Hello everyone,
I wanted to thank all of you for the tips you gave! Aerial-Pixel's tip worked for sure! I made a temporary fix for my lens until I get the

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I thought that may have been it

Glad you got it sorted out!

Hansolo77 · Oct 16, 2018

Remove the camera from the gimbal,Then remove the gimbal and check to make sure your camera and gimbal are connecting true with no obstructions.If everything seems ok with those,Then you most likely have a bad gimbal drive motor. I am sure you have removed the battery and rebooted the drone and remote .also remove the battery from the remote then restart.If that doesn’t work it must be the gimbal drive ,also make sure all connections are very clean because that heat you described could be caused by resistance.Clean camera and gimbal connections with a q tip and rubbing alcohol be gentle.Good Luck

The Editor · Oct 16, 2018

Hansolo77 said:
Remove the camera from the gimbal,Then remove the gimbal and check to make sure your camera and gimbal are connecting true with no obstructions.If everything seems ok with those,Then you most likely have a bad gimbal drive motor. I am sure you have removed the battery and rebooted the drone and remote .also remove the battery from the remote then restart.If that doesn’t work it must be the gimbal drive ,also make sure all connections are very clean because that heat you described could be caused by resistance.Clean camera and gimbal connections with a q tip and rubbing alcohol be gentle.Good Luck

This was solved in post #4 eighteen months ago.

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