DJI Mavic 3 Classic Gimbal Camera Pitch Motor

Say a Mavic 3 Classic tumbles on landing, and afterward the camera points at the ground and won't tilt up, even after a restart, while the yaw and roll axes still work. That pattern points to the pitch motor, which tilts the camera up and down.

This gimbal camera pitch motor is listed for the DJI Mavic 3 Classic. No maker is named, so it's an aftermarket part.

Pitch-motor faults on the Mavic 3 Classic

• The camera won't tilt, or tilts in jerks.

• The camera droops during flight.

• Pitch or motor overload errors.

• Grinding or stiffness when tilting by hand with the drone off.

Fitting the motor

Check the pitch arm for bends and the gimbal flex for damage first; either can mimic a motor fault. Protect the camera lens and keep the flex cables clear while working.

Calibrate the gimbal on a level surface afterward and test the full tilt range in DJI Fly. The listing says the part is tested, but gives no details, so check it yourself before closing up. With a working pitch motor, the Classic's camera tilts freely again.