DJI PHANTOM - HOW TO ELIMINATE JELLO - DJIguy

Are you experiencing the jello effect in your DJI Phantom footage? These quick fixes can help! A lot of people have asked how we got rid of the jello in our footage from the DJI Phantom. The jello is a result of camera vibration, and in this short video we explain a few things you can do to improve your DJI Phantom videos, including frame rate, flight mode, cases, and prop balancing. The technology that is available has changed a lot since we released this video, but balancing your props and using high frame rates are still great solutions to jello and vibration issues. The DJI Phantom is a lot of fun once you get it working the way you want. I hope this video helps! Feel free to comment if you have any additional suggestions of your own.

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Gear Used in This Video:

-Prop Balancer:

-DJI Phantom 1

[sixfournorth]

I appreciate the optimism! I live in Salt Lake City, UT. That was filmed right on the edge of the Wasatch Mountains.

[rossr]

Good clip Eric - I saw a vid last week where the guy fitted an ND (Neutral Density) Filter to the GoPro and it darkens the image very slightly. It forces the camera to a slower shutter speed and like magic - the rolling shutter jello just disappeared. I had to watch twice to make sure I wasn't being fooled. Pretty dramatic difference. Have fun up there! Cheers

[cameronchaney]

Thanks for the great tips and tricks!  I very much appreciate it!

[ozufospotterspotter]

nice vid, simple and straight forward, cheers

[OUIBU]

Also what I found helped a LOT was to do an
advanced IMU Gyro/accelerometer calibration.
Takes around ten minuets to do but if you have had a few hard knocks and dodgy landings etc chances are it will need to be re calibrated and it will fly so much better....

[Raptoraus]

The isolation mount on rcgroups works excellent.
Using 8x5 Graupner Props also eleminates all jello

[sixfournorth]

I have moon gel between the body and the GoPro connector. I think it helped a little, but balancing props definitely made the biggest difference. I think it's better to eliminate vibration than dampen it. Neutral Density filters are also very beneficial, but they cost a little more.

[sylvainverlaine]

Very useful ! (even if I don't have a phantom, but a Gaui 500X ) .

Thanks for sharing and have nice flights ;-)

[matthewelyash]

Eric Mentioned Pliers to make sure the mount is tight, I notice the Go Pro mount screws take a Phillips head screw driver, so you don't mess up the grip part of the mount screw. But you do have to then bring a screwdriver with you in your kit...

[tattoosfromgrease]

Hey,
Thanks for the GREAT video!
Well done!

[mykiscool]

You should try the Yuneec Q500. It's my favorite quad. I've never had any issue with jello at all even in the wind. The camera stability is great. Even in high wind the camera is very stable all the way up until the point at which gusty wind begins to rotate the quadcopter.

[ngl]

Thanks for your video. Worked well!

[SergiMedina]

Great video, thanks for the tips.
I think you can avoid that jello effect using a good octocopter with a good gimbal... With stabilizers and all. Of course the camera is also important.

[Farmhandk]

I have used foam/sponge that comes in various packaging to sandwich between the GoPro and where you attach it. Seems to work well.

[giuseppeferro_eikonvideo]

hi Eric that's true, at 720p is better for rolling shutter but at 1080p the video quality is much much better!

[puffmonster]

I think these are all very good ideas and they work! The only thing is that keep the gopro in the case. Then get these silicone pads I heard off, can't remember the name and you sandwich them in between the gopro mount and the phantom. Screw right through it, you might need longer screws but im not sure.Takes in all the vibrations and is just as good as what you have! Only downside is fs $20 and you get 15 or something when really you only need a couple.

[RCHobbyist]

Whenever I think of prop balancing I think of the times people used to change the way I balance props and argue that their way is the best. One guy said the best method was sanding, another guy said the best method was tape, another guy said you can scratch off material with scissors or a knife, and another guy said the only right way is by using CA glue for balancing. As confusing as it is to choose who to trust more I will simply go with the tape method or the glue method.

[bensuhard]

"Attitude" is actually used a lot to describe the "stance"(think of "tilt" in this case) of an object, so I assume that is what DJI are referring to. In their description, they actually use both attitude and altitude(" It can measure flying altitude, attitude and therefore can be used for autopilot/automatic controlling."), so it's not a misunderstanding or misspelling.

[sixfournorth]

I actually fly with on of their ND filters now. i love that thing. its great for shooting in bright daylight.

[sixfournorth]

That is a great thing to point out, as it's very easy to overlook. I've notice my GoPro "adjusted itself" on multiple occasions. Now I use a small pair of pliers when I screw my GoPro on to make sure it's secure. You should not be able to move the camera easily.