Page 2
Searching for Keywords Search for keywords such as “battery” and “install” to find a topic. If you are using Adobe Acrobat Reader to read this document, press Ctrl+F on Windows or Command+F on Mac to begin a search. Navigating to a Topic View a complete list of topics in the table of contents.
Disclaimer Thank you for purchasing the DJI M100-Zenmuse X5 series gimbal installation kit (abbreviated as “X5 series gimbal installation kit”). By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you understand all points completely. Please use this product in strict accordance with the manual and be sure to pay attention to the warnings.
DJI M100-ZENMUSE X5 Series Gimbal Installation Kit 4. Remove the eight screws (M2.5x8) for the mounting rails on the upper and lower plates of the center frame. Replacing the Upper Plate 1. Remove the two screws (M3x8 self-tapping) on the Aircraft Status Indicator. Then gently remove the indicator without damaging the cables.
Page 8
DJI M100-ZENMUSE X5 Series Gimbal Installation Kit 3. Connect one end of the 10-pin and 8-pin gimbal cables to the Flight Controller. Flight Controller 10-pin Port 8-pin Port 4. Arrange the other ends of the gimbal cables near the nose of the aircraft.
Page 9
DJI M100-ZENMUSE X5 Series Gimbal Installation Kit Front Wire Outlet Back Wire Outlet 6. Mount the new upper plate onto the center frame and tighten the 16 screws (M2.5x5). Then, mount the new mounting rails A and B, and tighten the eight screws (M2.5x8).
DJI M100-ZENMUSE X5 Series Gimbal Installation Kit Mounting the Battery Compartment 1. Mount the battery compartment (with the metal terminals facing the tail of the aircraft) onto the upper plate’s mounting rails. Adjust the aircraft’s center of gravity by moving the battery compartment along the mounting rails and then tightening the four screws (M2.5x5).
DJI M100-ZENMUSE X5 Series Gimbal Installation Kit 5. Pull the battery’s power extension cable through the hole on the battery cover and connect it to the center frame’s XT60 port. 6. Close the battery cover and tighten the screw. Battery Power...
The aircraft will weigh about 3.1 kg after the X5 series gimbal is attached. Be careful not to mount additional components, such as extra battery compartments or the DJI Guidance, which may cause it to exceed the maximum takeoff weight.
Page 13
DJI M100-ZENMUSE X5 Series Gimbal Installation Kit 3. Mount the Gimbal Mounting Plate Connect the other ends of the 10-pin and 8-pin gimbal cables to their corresponding ports on the Gimbal Lock. Mount the Gimbal Mounting Plate and dampers to the Gimbal Mounting Brackets.
Page 14
DJI M100-ZENMUSE X5 Series Gimbal Installation Kit Zenmuse X5R Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position. While aligning the white lines on the Gimbal Connector and Gimbal Lock, insert the Gimbal Connector. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the locked position.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the M100-ZENMUSE X5 Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers