With the growing popularity of aerial photography, more and more drone enthusiasts are paying attention to the parameters of drones. For example, the 3-axis gimbal camera of Ruko drones. The gimbal of a drone is the core component that stabilizes and operates the camera. It can stabilize the shooting picture, flexibly control the shooting angle, and improve the image quality. However, there may be some tricky problems in actual flight. In this blog, we will bring several inspection methods to help ensure a smooth flight.
1. Basic Inspection for Quick Troubleshooting
A. Check the physical status: Remove the protective film of the gimbal. If it is stuck, check whether there is any foreign matter (sand, branches) on the gimbal.
B. Restart the device: Turn off the drone and remote controller, wait 30 seconds, and then restart (most temporary faults can be solved).
C. Calibrate the sensor: Keep the drone level and still, and start the gimbal automatic calibration in the app.
2. Common Problems and Solutions
A. Gimbal shaking: This could be due to aging shock absorbers, strong winds causing motor overload, or propeller deformation leading to imbalance. You can purchase replacement parts on the Ruko website.
If you can't find what you need, you can directly contact Ruko's customer service team.
Gimbal unresponsive: An unresponsive gimbal may be caused by a loose or damaged cable, so you need to check the cable carefully. In addition, in cold weather, you also need to preheat the battery before takeoff, as low temperatures can affect performance.
C. Wavy lines on the screen: This usually happens when the shutter speed does not match the frame rate. Therefore, you need to adjust the shutter speed to twice the frame rate, such as using a shutter speed of 1/60 second when shooting 30fps video.
3. Advanced Maintenance Tips
A. Clean the gimbal regularly: You can use an air blower to remove the dust from the gimbal motor and shaft arm to keep all parts clean and smooth.
B. Allow the gimbal to cool down: After flying in a high-temperature environment, let the gimbal cool down for a few minutes before shutting down the drone.
C. Optimize software settings: Turning off Gimbal Follow Mode can help reduce jitter during complex flights.
If you’ve tried the methods above and are still encountering further problems, don’t hesitate to contact our exceptional 7/24 Ruko customer service team. We are always ready to help you get back in the sky and enjoy a smooth flight.
