DJI Air 3 Gimbal Shock-Absorbing Rubber Ball

A torn rubber ball the size of a pea can turn smooth Air 3 footage into wobbly, jello-filled video. The gimbal hangs from the body on these dampers, which soak up vibration from the motors and propellers before it reaches the cameras.

This gimbal shock-absorbing rubber ball is listed for the DJI Air 3. The listing gives no maker, so we sell it as aftermarket. It describes the material as elastic silicone.

When Air 3 dampers need replacing

Replace them when a ball is torn, stretched, hardened or missing, or when footage shows jitter that new propellers and a gimbal calibration don't cure.

Fitting tips

Check every damper while you have the gimbal cover off, since they age together. Push each new ball fully into its mounting holes so the gimbal hangs evenly and doesn't touch the body.

Rule out propellers first: a chipped or bent blade also causes vibration. After fitting, calibrate the gimbal and record a hover clip to confirm the jitter has gone. The listing doesn't state how many balls are included, so check the quantity before ordering.