I’ve owned my DJI Mavic 2 Pro for a little over two years now, and while I’m very happy with it overall, one thing has always bothered me—the gimbal protector. Even though it’s relatively easy to use, I often had trouble getting it to attach properly, which made it somewhat frustrating.
About three years ago, I bought my first 3D printer. At first, I mostly printed pre-made models. Over time, I started designing my own smaller items using Tinkercad—like cable holders for my desk, pen holders, a Qi charging station for my car, and similar gadgets.
The first more complex model I created myself was a custom gimbal protector for the Mavic 2 Pro. After around 10 iterations, multiple precise measurements using calipers, and lots of small adjustments, I finally had a functional and perfectly fitting gimbal protector, fully designed in Tinkercad.
I’ve now been using this 3D printed protector for about a year without any issues, and I’m very happy with the result.
👉 You can find the model on Thingiverse
Print Settings (for Tronxy XY2 Pro):
- Material: PLA (should also work with other filaments)
- Nozzle size: 0.4 mm
- Layer height: 0.2 mm (0.3 mm is also possible for faster prints)
- Infill: ~40%
- Wall thickness: 1.2 mm – 1.6 mm
- Supports: Yes
