This is a companion topic for our recent blog post on blog.unmanned.tech
Ian from MadsRC has had a rather unfortunate experience with the DJI O4 Airunit, which has proven to be less than sturdy. After just two weeks of benign bench testing, it succumbed to a rather dramatic end—an internal connector issue that left him staring at a blank screen instead of glorious FPV footage. Turns out, the camera cable wasn’t the culprit; it was the frail MIPI connector on the PCB, which had decided to call it quits.
Upon further inspection—microscope in hand, because why not?—Ian discovered a loose connector, with pins more interested in the floor than the board they were supposed to be soldered to. This isn’t exactly the hallmark of quality engineering, is it? It raises questions about design flaws versus sheer bad luck, and frankly, one would hope for a bit more robustness from DJI.
For those currently cradling an O4 unit like a delicate wine glass, Ian’s advice is both simple and sage: handle it with utmost care and consider reinforcing those connectors with a bit of glue. After all, if you’re using it in real-world scenarios, where crashes could be lurking around every corner, you’ll want your gear to hold up better than it currently looks capable of doing.
In short, the takeaway here is not to treat the O4 like a precious heirloom but rather as a tricky piece of technology that requires a gentle touch. If you’re in need of more details or a visual guide, you can have a look at Ian’s video here:
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