Manfrotto D1 Backpack for drones

JelleNL · Nov 24, 2015

Does anyone here know if the Manfrotto D1 backpack will fit the Solo with all its accessories? It looks to be made for the Phantom, but I'd like to use it for a Solo

D1 Backpack for DJI Phantom | MB BP-D1 | Manfrotto

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Chuck · Nov 24, 2015

Hard to say without looking at the interior. Have you seen the Solo backpack? It is designed specifically for Solo, and can carry pretty much everything you would need.

JelleNL · Nov 24, 2015

Yes, I've seen it and it looks really nice. But the Manfrotto bag lets me carry my laptop and stills camera for a complete kit from shooting to editing.

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Chuck · Nov 24, 2015

With what you want, the 3DR backpack may be too small. Just be sure all of your Solo gear is secure in whatever you get. Good luck and safe flying.

JLJ · Nov 24, 2015

It won't fit, I bought it and had to send it back

JelleNL said:
Does anyone here know if the Manfrotto D1 backpack will fit the Solo with all its accessories? It looks to be made for the Phantom, but I'd like to use it for a Solo

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JelleNL · Nov 25, 2015

JLJ said:
It won't fit, I bought it and had to send it back

That's too bad.

Thanks for letting us know!

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Deleted member 2847 · Nov 25, 2015

I can make a plug for the Think Tank Helipak. Although it's formed for the Phantom, you can move the dividers around. It fits the Solo beautifully once you do. It can hold up to a 17" laptop, in addition to everything you need. It's carry-on friendly and fairly light-weight. I've had another Think Tank case for my photography gear for over 7 years and it's the most durable bag I have owned.

Airport Helipak™ for DJI Phantom • Think Tank Photo

Chuck · Nov 25, 2015

That would probably work for JLJ, due to his camera equipment and laptop he wants to carry. For a dedicated quad backpack, I like the 3DR specs and the price is reasonable.

JelleNL · Nov 25, 2015

Norman Allen said:
I can make a plug for the Think Tank Helipak. Although it's formed for the Phantom, you can move the dividers around. It fits the Solo beautifully once you do. It can hold up to a 17" laptop, in addition to everything you need. It's carry-on friendly and fairly light-weight. I've had another Think Tank case for my photography gear for over 7 years and it's the most durable bag I have owned.

Airport Helipak[emoji769] for DJI Phantom • Think Tank Photo

That is an interesting bag. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it!

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JelleNL · Nov 25, 2015

Chuck said:
That would probably work for JLJ, due to his camera equipment and laptop he wants to carry. For a dedicated quad backpack, I like the 3DR specs and the price is reasonable.

I like the 3DR bag a lot due to its design, but here in Europe it costs something like $215. Quite a bit more than the reasonable $149 in the States. I hate that everything is so much more expensive here in Europe. The whole Solo kit I want to buy next month costs me well over $1000 more here then in the States. Just Solo itself is $400 more expensive! Almost makes me think about flying there to get it and having a 'free' holiday...

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peppys · Nov 28, 2015

I got this backpack from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Cabin-Max-Tal...46138105&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=cabinmax+talin

I personally think it is great! I keep my Solo in the box it came with and I have plenty of space for tablet, chargers, even laptop, etc.

JelleNL · Nov 28, 2015

peppys said:
I got this backpack from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Cabin-Max-Tal...46138105&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=cabinmax+talin

I personally think it is great! I keep my Solo in the box it came with and I have plenty of space for tablet, chargers, even laptop, etc.

Interesting. How much does the original box protect? Will it hold for frequent use?

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BladeFly · Nov 28, 2015

Check this out at DroneWorld.... 5.11 Rush 72 Military Grade DJI Phantom 3 Backpack (Black) 5.11R-72-BP Can be mod for solo or other drones. It's what I use for all day trips away from civilization. carries everything incl. food & water..

peppys · Nov 29, 2015

JelleNL said:
Interesting. How much does the original box protect? Will it hold for frequent use?

Yeah I think it does. I am using it for 3 month now and no problems. I am not flying very often though (1-2 times per week)

mecummings.cr · Nov 30, 2015

I have the Solo backpack and it passed as a "personal item" at least on Spirit Airlines so there were no extra fees I had to pay. A carry on bag ranges between $36 and $45 each way ($9 Fare Club vs regular price). Essentailly my Solo backpack saved me $36 X 2 just in not having to pay for a "carry on" on my trip to Costa Rica this past week. One more round trip flight and the bag wil have paid for itself (got mine on Ebay slightly used for $130). P.S. The Solo flew beautifully at the beach and over the jungle in Costa Rica!