Zenmuse X5 gimbal lock??

Norman Quinn · Nov 26, 2015

I read in an article and saw in one video somewhere that there is supposed to be a plastic gimbal lock for the new Zenmuse X5. The article said it was included with the Inspire 1 Pro model. I purchased the upgrade camera for my original Inspire 1 and can't find anything on the DJI website or the internet about this part. Does anyone know where I can get on?

Thanks for your help!

Richard Hurst · Nov 26, 2015

Yes it didn't come with just the camera upgrade unfortunately. Not one currently available

protorox · Nov 26, 2015

it came with my inspire 1 pro package

protorox · Nov 26, 2015

I've never used it or even taken it out of the plastic. I can't put the inspire away without taking the camera off so idk what I would use it for

Norman Quinn · Nov 27, 2015

Thank you Richard! I will cross my fingers that DJI will eventually offer one for us upgraders?!

Figbar · Nov 30, 2015

I keep my Inspire built in a special rack I built in the back of my CRV...it holds my RC and batteries and keeps everything nice and snug...but the camera just hangs free and I would love to have this gimbal lock...similar to what DJI had with their Phantom Vision Plus. I guess I don't understand why they can't include a lock with the X5 upgrade...it can't cost that much. I've called all kinds of dealers and no help. DJI is clueless responding to this. It seems like a small thing, but I really like to use something like this...even when I'm carrying the unit out in the field. Would be great to get my hands on one. DJI makes the things...why not offer them to us who spent $2,300 on this camera system?

protorox · Nov 30, 2015

Figbar said:
I keep my Inspire built in a special rack I built in the back of my CRV...it holds my RC and batteries and keeps everything nice and snug...but the camera just hangs free and I would love to have this gimbal lock...similar to what DJI had with their Phantom Vision Plus. I guess I don't understand why they can't include a lock with the X5 upgrade...it can't cost that much. I've called all kinds of dealers and no help. DJI is clueless responding to this. It seems like a small thing, but I really like to use something like this...even when I'm carrying the unit out in the field. Would be great to get my hands on one. DJI makes the things...why not offer them to us who spent $2,300 on this camera system?

if someone has a 3d printer I'd be happy to donate mine to get some made.

Figbar · Dec 1, 2015

protorox said:
if someone has a 3d printer I'd be happy to donate mine to get some made.

That is very kind of you.

wattsn · Dec 20, 2015

I have gimbal locks for the X3 and will have an X5 design complete by end of week. take a look here www.aero3d.co.uk

pixl45 · Dec 20, 2015

I have the X5 lock, and even though I use a landing mode case, I never put the lock on for as couple reasons:

My case has a block of soft foam that the gimbal and camera rest on
The plastic gimbal lock only prevents roll movement, not yaw movement. It also doesn't remove any of the stress above the gimbal as my car bounces down the road
The gimbal lock doesn't like to stay on -- it's just meant to be a somewhat snug fit, but I find it comes off too easy

Eric Fowkes · Dec 21, 2015

If any of you guys are looking for an X5 gimbal lock that doesnt fall off and features an anti rotation lock on yaw as well, this one worked out great for me! DJI X5 Gimbal Lock

Eric Fowkes · Dec 21, 2015

Here are the pictures of it. I like it!

johnmont250 · Dec 21, 2015

Eric Fowkes said:
Here are the pictures of it. I like it!

have you tried it with different lenses, like the smaller 45mm or the 14-24?

FlyHighUSA · Dec 21, 2015

Norman Quinn said:
I read in an article and saw in one video somewhere that there is supposed to be a plastic gimbal lock for the new Zenmuse X5. The article said it was included with the Inspire 1 Pro model. I purchased the upgrade camera for my original Inspire 1 and can't find anything on the DJI website or the internet about this part. Does anyone know where I can get on?

Thanks for your help!

Yes I have the original DJI x5 gimbal locks for sale ,

FlyHighUSA · Dec 21, 2015

Figbar said:
I keep my rig built in a secure "tray" I build for the back of my Honda CRV. I think this is great you are providing the lock. What I absolutely do not understand is why DJI provides these locks for the PRO 1 purchasers and not us folks who just shelled out $2,300 for the new camera/gimbgal unit. WTF? How friggin' petty and cheap can yiou be?

I understand your frustration and I will forward this to my acct manager at DJI and see if there is a possible solution. I have just been trying to provide them as much as possible to all my flying friends out there in the world. Will let you know what I find out.

The Editor · Dec 22, 2015

Eric Fowkes said:
Here are the pictures of it. I like it!

Eric - you seem to be using the actual marketing pictures from the website. What is your affiliation to LAS?

IrishSights · Dec 22, 2015

The Editor said:
Eric - you seem to be using the actual marketing pictures from the website. What is your affiliation to LAS?

What is wrong with that? Done here all the time and in all forums. He's not selling them, just saying that he likes them and showing the rest of us. Thanks Eric.What is LAS for the uninitiated like me?

pixl45 · Dec 22, 2015

I'm sure the reason he's asking is that forums such as this have to be wary of companies participating here solely to promote their own products. There's already a way to do this -- it's called advertising.

Generally, when someone creates an account and immediately recommends a product -- especially with really nice photos -- it points to advertising, possibly cloaked as a user.

As someone who is an administrator on another (non-UAV) forum, it generally looks like SPAM. I'm new here myself, but it's what occurred to me right away. I'd be happy to be wrong.

Be nice to The Editor -- he's just trying to keep this a cool place.

FlyHighUSA · Dec 22, 2015

pixl45 said:
I'm sure the reason he's asking is that forums such as this have to be wary of companies participating here solely to promote their own products. There's already a way to do this -- it's called advertising.

Generally, when someone creates an account and immediately recommends a product -- especially with really nice photos -- it points to advertising, possibly cloaked as a user.

As someone who is an administrator on another (non-UAV) forum, it generally looks like SPAM. I'm new here myself, but it's what occurred to me right away. I'd be happy to be wrong.

Be nice to The Editor -- he's just trying to keep this a cool place.

Couldn't agree with you more

The Editor · Dec 22, 2015

pixl45 said:
I'm sure the reason he's asking is that forums such as this have to be wary of companies participating here solely to promote their own products. There's already a way to do this -- it's called advertising.

Generally, when someone creates an account and immediately recommends a product -- especially with really nice photos -- it points to advertising, possibly cloaked as a user.

As someone who is an administrator on another (non-UAV) forum, it generally looks like SPAM. I'm new here myself, but it's what occurred to me right away. I'd be happy to be wrong.

Be nice to The Editor -- he's just trying to keep this a cool place.

Spot on - hence my question.