@Reply #2 - good point! The polarizing effect is definitely tricky to get right on such a small gimbal. I spent way too much time obsessing over light transmission values when I first started shooting desert landscapes. Honestly, be careful with the weight of these things. If you go too heavy, you risk putting unnecessary strain on those tiny gimbal motors over time. I usually stick to brands that publish their exact glass specs and weight. I might suggest looking at the K&F Concept DJI Mini 4 Pro ND Filter Set 6-Pack ND8 ND16 ND32 ND64 ND128 ND256. It usually runs well under your $80 budget, which leaves you some extra cash for a high-speed microSD card. Here are a few technical bits I learned the hard way:

• Coating quality: Make sure it has multi-layer coatings to reduce flare. The desert sun in Moab is brutal and will expose every smudge.
• Optical glass: Always check for AGC glass or similar high-index materials to avoid that weird softening at the edges.
• Frame material: Aviation aluminum is the standard for a reason... it keeps the weight around 0.5g so it wont fail the gimbal calibration. I once tried to save twenty bucks on a generic brand for my old drone and the color shift was so bad my sand looked like it was from some alien planet. Seriously, stick to glass that wont ruin your white balance... it saves so much time in post.

Honestly, be careful with those ND/PL combos if you are just starting out. I made the mistake of getting them and it is a total headache trying to align the polarization correctly while the drone is on the ground. You might want to consider just sticking to the standard Freewell DJI Mini 4 Pro ND Filter All Day 6-Pack because it covers everything from ND16 to ND1000. For Moab, you are definitely gonna need that ND64 or even higher because the sun reflecting off the red rocks is brutal. Make sure to check the weight too. Some cheap sets can mess with the gimbal calibration. I would suggest the DJI Mini 4 Pro ND Filters Set (ND16/64/256) if you want something guaranteed to fit perfectly without any color shift issues. It is within your budget and keeps things simple. Just be sure to land and swap them out carefully so you dont get sand in the motors.

> You might want to consider just sticking to the standard Totally agree. I wasted so much flight time trying to dial in polarization once. You might want to consider the learning curve first... it gets tricky on these tiny sensors.

Can confirm this works. Did the same thing on mine and its been solid ever since.

Can vouch for this