DIY: Mavic Air 2 Gimbal Assembly Replacement and Calibration (Full Video)

Tools needed:
1/16th Hex bit
T5 Torx bit
Needle-nose tweezers
Mavic Air 2: amzn.to/3qG9FOv
Replacement Gimbal: amzn.to/3eJHqZP
Precision Repair Kit: amzn.to/3mPKaJu
COPY/PASTE STRINGS:
py setup.py install
py comm_og_service_tool.py --port COMPORT MODEL GimbalCalib JointCoarse
py comm_og_service_tool.py --port COMPORT MODEL GimbalCalib LinearHall
Websites/URLs:
Python: www.python.org/downloads/
PYSerial: pypi.org/project/pyserial/#files
DJI Tools: github.com/o-gs/dji-firmware-...
7-Zip: 7-zip.org/
DJI MODEL CODES:
A2 = 0 # Released 2013-09-04 A2 Flight Controller
P330 = 1 # Released 2013-01-07 Phantom 1
P330V = 2 # Released 2013-10-28 Phantom 2 Vision
P330Z = 3 # Released 2013-12-15 Phantom 2 w/ Zenmuse H3-2D
P330VP = 4 # Released 2014-04-07 Phantom 2 Vision+
WM610 = 5 # Released 2014-11-13 Inspire 1
P3X = 6 # Released 2015-03-09 Phantom 3 Professional
P3S = 7 # Released 2015-03-09 Phantom 3 Advanced
MAT100 = 8 # Released 2015-06-08 Matrice 100
P3C = 9 # Released 2015-08-04 Phantom 3 Standard
MG1 = 10 # Released 2015-11-27 Agras MG-1
WM325 = 11 # Released 2016-01-05 Phantom 3 4K
WM330 = 12 # Released 2016-03-02 Phantom 4 (now referenced as Phantom 4 Standard)
MAT600 = 13 # Released 2016-04-17 Matrice 600
WM220 = 14 # Released 2016-09-28 Mavic Pro (also includes Released 2017-08-24 Mavic Pro Platinum)
WM620 = 15 # Released 2016-11-16 Inspire 2
WM331 = 16 # Released 2016-11-16 Phantom 4 Pro
MAT200 = 17 # Released 2017-02-26 Matrice 200
MG1S = 18 # Released 2017-03-28 Agras MG-1S
WM332 = 19 # Released 2017-04-13 Phantom 4 Advanced
WM100 = 20 # Released 2017-05-24 Spark
WM230 = 21 # Released 2018-01-23 Mavic Air
WM335 = 22 # Released 2018-05-08 Phantom 4 Pro V2
WM240 = 23 # Released 2018-08-23 Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom
WM245 = 24 # Released 2018-10-29 Mavic 2 Enterprise
WM246 = 25 # Released 2018-12-20 Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual
WM160 = 26 # Released 2019-10-30 Mavic Mini
WM231 = 27 # Released 2020-04-28 Mavic Air 2
WM232 = 28 # Released 2021-04-15 (MAVIC) AIR 2S
WM260 = 29 # Released 2021-11-05 (MAVIC) 3
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[@shanesmith2941]

Super helpful, really appreciate you putting this video together and the level of details. Thank you!

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Glad I could help.

[@DeepDiveNFT]

Great video. Big time helpful fellow

[@lonnieharris7257]

Ty for the help

[@bl12z25]

Amazing! i would give a million likes :)

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thank you!

[@stuartdavis319]

Thanks!

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thank you! Glad I could help out. =)

[@duyhayho7011]

Nice . Thank for share, i will changer my camera mv2 not have gimbal.

[@ziontaylor9528]

I applied everything works amazingly if I use a 3 party flying app which would not be a problem but I really need active track and I have no clue if you have found a way to match up the serial numbers I can’t use the DJI app because it says I need to activate the drone because of the serial numbers being different on the camera, code error (0xffd)

[@PawelBlachut]

Amazing Job Very helpful

I hope you can share tutorial to change replacement sensor up forward Mavic Air 2s

[@stevenpetrushonis2591]

Awesome video, is there a way to run these programming procedures from an iPad?

[@NIRAJPATELV]

Excellent Help Cheers At 11.01 how does it show COM 6 it dosent show on my laptop I have Win 10 & 11 Pls Help

[@michaeltrager4381]

Great Job Joel! I planted my MA2 in a tree while doing a orbit and adjusted the altitude too low:( Recovered in about a week after a tropical storm blew it down:) Not too wet inside but I let it dry out several days and also used paper towels... Gimbal plastic broke in two but wires seem fine. If I order the two left arms from DJIOEMParts will I get the motors too as shown? Also you video seems well done so I think I might give the camera/ gimbal a shot too using you calibration procedure. I guess they don't make individual plastic replacement parts??? Thanks for your video!

[@JoeMartinMVC]

That's honestly surprising that it still works after all of that. I wish I would've known about DJIOEMParts when I wrecked mine... would've saved me a chunk of change. Looking at the arms they offer it does look like it includes the motors, so that shouldn't be an issue. As for the individual plastic replacement parts, are you referring to the plastic parts for the gimbal carriage? If so, I haven't seen them anywhere online.

[@sumanthbolisetty]

I crashed my air2s and the gimbal won't tilt down..but it works during power on and i get a gimbal motor overload during flight..I suspect the flex cable..do you have any suggestions

[@dipietrolorenzo]

Great job Joe. BTW, does this also work with other models, i.e. Mavic Mini? Did anybody try to swap the boards of the two gimbals?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Thank you. It should work with most models. The ones that are known to work are listed in the description of the video with their WM code listed as well to be able to get the drone to respond. I'm not sure what you're referring to for the boards. The gimbals themselves are just the assembly with the camera and a serialized ribbon cable that attaches to the main logic board. I did try swapping the ribbon cable with the OEM one but that still gave the same errors after calibration, and I don't know how we'd change out the actual camera assembly to get that serial to match the OEM one.

[@123talis]

works, just set up Mini2 with mini1 code, as it is the same hardware. It works.

[@couplesbikeadventure9580]

is this available on mavic mini 2? thanks.

[@suryakashyap6602]

Thanks your video is really helpful it works on mavic air 2 But not work on phantom 4 advance So can make you make a video on phantom series

[@JoeMartinMVC]

I'd love to make a video on the Phantom series, but I don't have the funds to buy one to troubleshoot and make a video on.

[@mytube3687]

I am getting gimbal imu error 40011 & 40021 on my mavic air 2 . I open the cover check the gimbal I found ribon cable was loose I reconnect back , and calibrate it ( not with computer) only on the it’s software but still the error is there.How can I reset the error? If you I recalibrate using your computer method will it solve the error issue?.

[@user-mj7ny5zg9m]

Hola. Segui todos tus pasos , pero hay un comando que no se establece y es el terminado en 2py ! A quebse debe este error ? Saludos desde Atacama Chile.

[@HaleemsChannel]

Great video... I have tried, didnt work... Pyton was not found.. Any suggestion, thanks Joe

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Sounds like the "add to PATH" button wasn't checked. Here's how to manually do it: datatofish.com/add-python-to-windows-path/

[@anggaradiputra]

waiting mavic air 3

[@gregswenson4921]

Hey Joe. Thanks for the content. Super helpful and easy to follow. So I do have a question for you. My Gimbal is still pointing to the right after all the steps. If I tap it lightly it will center and stay there until I restart it, but there does seem to be a little resistance holding the camera off center. I don’t see any damage on the gimbal and drone hasn’t been crashed. Any suggestions on what to try next, maybe a bad ribbon or maybe a bad motor on the yaw?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

If there's resistance holding it off center I'd think either bad motor on the yaw or the whole gimbal assembly could be slightly tweaked causing it to bind up during the final setting. Can you manually move it to center via the app and have it stay there after startup?

[@gregswenson4921]

No it won’t manually adjust via the app. Is it difficult to replace just the yaw arm or am I Breyer buying the entire gimbal and move my camera and cables over to it?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

@@gregswenson4921 I'd definitely say better off buying the entire gimbal as it's not very friendly at all to replace just the arms.

[@leegengxiang2173]

Thanks for making this video. For your location, how much do you reckon an authorised repair will cost? Seeing as the cost of the gimbal is now north of $300....? Some repairers with DJI Factory level software can actually clear the error code for you at a cost, but it varies.

[@JoeMartinMVC]

I actually don't know, as the closest DJI repair place to me is about 6 hours away, so I didn't consider it. I'd assume the cost to fix it from authorized repair would be almost the cost of a whole new drone though.

[@emilioduartemedina5872]

Interesting video that helps a lot, do you know the DJI AIR3 code?

[@rajmondal4889]

Can you calibration in air 2s

[@tavitoochoa6770]

After replacing i got the jello effect. And gimbal motor overload. Is there anyway to fix it?

[@victorescobedo1037]

Hi, my drone (mavic mini) does not go through the last process, does anyone know what can i do?? (the gimbal move the first time, but with the second sript, it does not)

[@alejandrofigueroa4476]

Complejo los pasos en el computador

[@micamarayyo2790]

no me hace la segunda calibracion del segundo codigo que puede ser?

[@PreacherJiho]

Thank you for the great video! And do you have any solution matching S/N between Camera/Gimbal Assembly and Mavic Air 2? After replacing the gimbal&camera assembly on my Mavic air 2, I got error messages which are camera calibration (code: 10017) and IMU (code:40021). Also, DJI Fly App on my iPhone does not work even though Android DJI Fly App with same version works with those error messages. The representative told me that it means S/N does not match. BTW, I will wait for your next video about this!

[@JoeMartinMVC]

I wish I did, but sadly not yet. We haven’t been able to get access to DJI’s tool that resyncs it. That’s odd that it’s not working on iOS, mine still works with both my android and iPhone, though the android is the phone I use as my primary for flying.

[@PreacherJiho]

​@@JoeMartinMVC The version of my iphone App is 1.5.10. When I tapped "Agree" of "Terms of Use", It was freezing with a message "Server Error. Activation failed. Check network or DJI support for assistance (Error code: 0xffe)" or "check the network" even though it works on my Android phone with error messages. Both App Version are "1.5.10.". I hope somebody can find out the solution. Thanks!!

[@JoeMartinMVC]

@@PreacherJiho I’ve heard of that error and from what I’ve heard, essentially the drone isn’t authenticating on their network due to the SN mismatch, but it’s not every drone that it happens to.

[@quinnlewis2140]

Ditto @Jiho Lee. This all worked brilliantly for me to get my Mavic Air 2 flyable. Thank you @JoeMartinMVC very much! Since I installed Python differently (through the Windows Store), I ended up having to execute 'python' instead of 'py'. I'm probably getting the same "Incompatible gimbal data" in the main DJI Fly app (on Android 12) and the same Codes 10017 and 40021 but also 40011 (Gimbal calibration error). I tried recalibrating the Compass normal and IMU normal as well as running the AUTO Gimbal Calibration. None of this seemed to prevent flying.

[@admarshall4]

Really helpful - thank you! Managed to get an Air 2 back up and running. For Python 3.11 and your code - I needed to change "py" at the start of both lines to "python" for some reason.

[@jeffjr5079]

Is this possible with Mini 2?

[@jcbonilla09]

There is no pot showing when I connect the drone. what am I doing wrong?

[@Matanumi]

ok....so I have a mini 2, that works, gimbal and all, but a minor crash completely ruins the horizon level. So bad that Gimbal Calibration and IMU won't fix it. will Python re calibrate the gimbal so it stays level when flying sideways again?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

As long as it's not staying unlevel due to a physical issue, yes it should resolve it.

[@Matanumi]

@@JoeMartinMVC I got it to work....and felt like it came close.... But something else was messed up sadly. It wasn't 100%. Plus i still did get that 40011 error despite it being the OG gimbal. Thanks for helping! It was fun to try and fix this without needing service.... sadly my gimbal issues require it to send it in the service center

[@rodrigoprado7333]

Nice video, I replaced the camera but now I’m having trouble activating. The new camera ask for activation but every time I have an error. Do you know what I can do? Thanks

[@JoeMartinMVC]

I've heard of a few people having this error, but there's not been a "fix" that I've seen that's been confirmed. Some people have had luck updating their drone and it resolves itself then, others have had luck with changing wi-fi/cellular networks and then it works. If you contact DJI they'll tell you that you have to send the drone in to them to have it fixed. I've been trying to find ways to fix that, as well as the IMU error that doesn't go away as it's done with the same tool but we don't have access to it. Yet.

[@rodrigoprado7333]

Thank you, I’m gonna keep trying and following you.

[@Drones_Pro]

@@rodrigoprado7333 Same problem with 4 drons mavic air et air2 Did not accept the activation of the new camera It’s happening always The error message request say The account on which the drone is activated is different from the current account Of course, I don't know what the main account is has the drone activated Because I buy drones to restore them and then sell them The only solution is with the original camera

[@FL.VIDEOS]

I followed every instruction in the video but when I type c:\>cd dji gives me an error

[@novoology5073]

I did apply this method for my air 2s because of error 10016 after following this i had two error 10016 and 40011. Please help me i didn't change my gimbal ever!

[@sebsadventures41]

Quick question. Does air 2S camera gimbal works on Air2? Can i upgrade the Air2 with the better camera from 2S?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

As far as I know it would not fit in the Air 2 unfortunately. Even if it did though you'd need custom firmware for it to work with the camera.

[@sebsadventures41]

@@JoeMartinMVC Ok cheers

[@samuelgichuki2628]

Hello which is the calibration code for Mavic mini 2

[@suryakashyap6602]

It's working for gimbal calibration But shows incompatible gimbal data what do for it

[@JoeMartinMVC]

Only a DJI authorized repair facility is able to pair the new gimbal assembly to the drone, so that error will persist. It should not affect the functionality of the drone. Currently we don't have the ability to clear persistent errors as we don't have access to that specific tool.

[@grumpybum999]

Hi, do you have an updated model list that includes Mini1SE, Mini2, Mini2SE Mini3 and Mini4 models?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

From other reports, the code for the mini works for all of them. I believe it’s WM160, but double check the description to verify.

[@grumpybum999]

The standard code for generic "Mini" worked on Mini2SE.

[@user-bm1tl5zn2m]

Could i please have the broken gimbal I'm serious i really need parts from it.

[@Maxpyro32]

how to get rid of error in djifly app after this procudure. althoe the drone is working fine

[@JoeMartinMVC]

I've heard of a few people having this error, but there's not been a "fix" that I've seen that's been confirmed. Some people have had luck updating their drone and it resolves itself then, others have had luck with changing wi-fi/cellular networks and then it works. If you contact DJI they'll tell you that you have to send the drone in to them to have it fixed. I've been trying to find ways to fix that, as well as the IMU error that doesn't go away as it's done with the same tool but we don't have access to it. Yet.

[@sebsadventures41]

Calibration does not work, it does step 1, but not step 2. All parts replaced with new. no video from camera and gimbal on one Air 2 sits on the side, and gimbal from the other Air 2 shakes and move around, and same no video feed. After doing some research they have to be send to DJI for calibration. Not sure if DJI did something with their updates and not to allowing to calibrate your own? (just a rough guess)

[@alejandrolemus5732]

Hello, do you know how to solve the calibration error that appears on the screen?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

We don't have a way to remove the errors as of this time, but the errors should not impact the drone's functions or abilities.

[@alejandrolemus5732]

@@JoeMartinMVC Yes, I understand, but at the time of sale, the buyers think that the drone has a mistake, even if it works perfectly. I just wanted to know if you had the solution but I saw that you don't have it at the moment thanks for your attention regards.

[@Drones_Pro]

@@alejandrolemus5732 With hack drone tools

[@alejandrolemus5732]

@@Drones_Pro hello Issam you have removed that legend With hack drone tools do you know how to do it?

[@kbssaprodussoes]

Tried on a mavic pro, didnt worked... i used mavic pro command

[@brianthuo1469]

followed all the steps and the gimble is still tilted to the right, it never calibrated after putting in the commands

[@JoeMartinMVC]

That would lead me to believe that the ribbon cable that goes to your gimbal is faulty. Are you able to manually move it at all in the DJI app?

[@rideordie2736]

Did you ever figure out how to clear the codes​@@JoeMartinMVC

[@user-go9jx8pg3f]

how to clean code after replacement gimbal dji air 2

[@JoeMartinMVC]

We don't have the ability to clear the codes.

[@kidrylvlog8244]

How about the code for mini 2?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

The code for the Mini 2 is WM161, however the Python script has not been updated to work with it, but WM160 is supposed to still work with it.

[@kidrylvlog8244]

Can i use the wm160 code for mini 2?

[@JoeMartinMVC]

@@kidrylvlog8244 Yes you can.

[@Matanumi]

Can't confirm w160 works for mini 2

[@DominikMayster]

"Info: The Gimbal will move through its boundary positions, then it will fine-tune its central position. It will take around 15 seconds. Error: No response on calibration command JointCoarse request." Only this message all the time what could be the reason?

[@juancalviarezp2957]

In español 😔

[@JhoNathers]

NOT WORK

[@dronemafiabd3699]

Please help me 🙏

[@JoeMartinMVC]

What issues are you having?

[@dronemafiabd3699]

@@JoeMartinMVC python calibration issue

[@dronemafiabd3699]

Please give me your email. sent issue

[@JoeMartinMVC]

@@dronemafiabd3699 What is the error you receive when you run the Python commands?

[@dronemafiabd3699]

@@JoeMartinMVC sent the picture your email please 🙏

[@SalmaDrone]

can I contact you on email or whatsapp? I need some help. my drone after crash, I replacement the gimbal and works good. but I figure out that don't fly more than 25 kp/h in normal mode. the Dji air 2s fly 55 km/h in normal mode. do you know something about this? cine mode and normal mode I have the same speed fly, but in sport is faster. I don't know what is going on with my drone. do you think that maybe it happen because I have 3 errors (40011, 10016 and 40021)?? I appreciate your help

[@JoeMartinMVC]

I have a discord server where I'm all for helping people, though I'd be limited with what I can offer here. If it goes full speed in sport mode but not in normal or tripod mode I'd hinder a guess that obstacle avoidance could be causing an issue. If you turn obstacle avoidance off in the app, does it go full speed on the other two modes then? If that works, you'd have to figure out which sensor was damaged and replace that, but it would cause other errors due to it not being matched to the motherboard and I'm not sure if those error codes prevent flight. The other thing that it could be would be a damaged propeller or motor, but if it's able to go full speed in sport mode that's less likely. Discord: discord.gg/FwbT8S

[@SalmaDrone]

@@JoeMartinMVC thank you my friend. in sport mode is faster. I'll check again. thank you very much

[@lethena6249]

@@JoeMartinMVC Are you using that discord? I'm looking at picking up a cheap crashed mini 2 that needs to have parts of its gimbal replaced and would love to talk to people about it. I'm a programmer so not looking for step by steps assistance, just general ideas. =]

[@JoeMartinMVC]

@@lethena6249 I was looking for this comment yesterday when you posted it, but it wasn't showing up, my apologies for not replying sooner. I do use my Discord quite regularly, though we're a small channel with very little activity, but always open to having more people join us and have an open discourse.