water damaged

[patrickvuu]

Hi everyone,

I need some expert advice on a water-damaged Parrot Anafi.

The Backstory:The drone had a water landing a few days ago. I managed to dry it out, and surprisingly, it flew perfectly fine for about 2-3 days after the incident. However, it has now completely stopped working properly.

Current Issues:

• Camera Error: Persistent "Check that nothing is blocking the camera" message.
• Gimbal Failure: The "Gimbal calibration" option is Unavailable (greyed out).
• Motor Error: The app shows "The engines of the drone have cut out."
• Video Feed: The horizon is completely tilted.

The Situation:I suspect that internal corrosion (oxidation) has finally set in on the gimbal flex cable or the connectors. Since it worked for a few days before failing, I'm hoping it's just a specific component that died rather than the entire mainboard.

Questions:

1. Given it was water-damaged, is it more likely to be the Gimbal Flat Cable or the Gimbal Control Board?
2. Has anyone successfully cleaned an Anafi board after oxidation set in, or is it a "replace only" situation now?
3. Any tips on which specific connectors I should clean with Isopropyl Alcohol first?

Any advice from those who have repaired water-damaged Anafis would be a lifesaver. Thanks!