I feel that Pelican Cases are too bulky and heavy at this point for Solo and I don't think the 3DR backpack is big enough, especially when you begin to get a few extra's.. So far I'm transporting; Solo, Controller, 5 Batteries, Propellers, 2 GoPro's + Chargers, Batteries, Accessories, iPad, Screwdriver(s), Leathermen Tool, Misc cables, chargers, etc.
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Dodge I wanted a droneguard kit (link below). I have one for the Vision + but I have been unable to get the Solo to fit.
For my needs I prefer more of a bag design. I really don't need a hard case although might end up going that route.
http://store.lowepro.com/droneguard-kit
For my needs I prefer more of a bag design. I really don't need a hard case although might end up going that route.
http://store.lowepro.com/droneguard-kit
I have everything except my bird in a bag ... I want/wanted something a little less flashy.. Now I have to just figure out how to hide the bird..
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I have this one on order. It supposed to ship on Friday..
http://goprofessionalcases.com/shopcases/3d-robotics-cases/gpc-3dr-solo-1.html
http://goprofessionalcases.com/shopcases/3d-robotics-cases/gpc-3dr-solo-1.html
That's pretty much a pelican case with custom laser cutouts for your components. That case and the cut out already can't meet my needs, it's just not big enough. I have 2 more batteries than what's shown, more gopro's than what's shown and to top it all off; I'm a photographer with multiple pelican cases and unless your traveling; air/bus/rail (and even when you are), those pelican cases get real heavy, real cumbersome, real inconvenient, real fast.
I made a wooden (tool) carry box for my other bird's stuff. It sits flat and carries everything related to that bird including parts and tools for any repairs. I don't pack in to any location other than by vehicle, so my option is more access, easy picking and to not easily move around. $10 material and about 2 hours work.
For the Solo I'll do the same, but more custom to fit and separate the batteries, props and controller. Just need the whole Solo setup first....
For the Solo I'll do the same, but more custom to fit and separate the batteries, props and controller. Just need the whole Solo setup first....
From Amazon.. It opens flat (which is a good thing) so I have everything in containers inside the bag. I will try to take some more pics of what/how it's packed.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KR7MS10?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
Actually I tried rotating the Solo per LowePro engineers advice and it does fit. Barely
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Even with the blades off it's too big for that bag.. lol
How wide is the Solo? I am looking at the 1510 Pelican case and am wondering if it will fit....
Inside dimensions 19.75 x 11 x 7.6
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...P4d0PRQZI0aAv5_8P8HAQ&is=REG&m=Y&A=details&Q=
Inside dimensions 19.75 x 11 x 7.6
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...P4d0PRQZI0aAv5_8P8HAQ&is=REG&m=Y&A=details&Q=
Not sure you're going to be able to fit Solo in a 1500 series case, you might have to start looking at the 1600's. Solo is about 13" Prop Motor to Prop Motor and about 17" diagonal.
Dodge P, does everything fit in this bag? You mentioned you have to figure out how to hide the bird...not sure if she fit in here as well...
Everything does not fit in that bag. I have solo strapped to the back of the bag (will post pics in a few minutes as I just got back from flying). This bag setup is not for "traveling: airplane, train, boat" but more for getting me from my house to my car and from my car to my "local" flying location without having 3 and 4 things to carry. Sometimes I can't park close to my ideal flying location so having everything on my back with my hands free, is a major bonus.
Even if the bag was empty, Solo wouldn't fit in it. It's awkwardly bigger than you think it is, once you try to pack it.
QUOTE="SurfDrone, post: 2939, member: 224"]Dodge P, does everything fit in this bag? You mentioned you have to figure out how to hide the bird...not sure if she fit in here as well...[/QUOTE]
Here's what's going on with that bag..
Here's what's going on with that bag..
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Check out the REI Festival Mini-Bar. on sale for $30 for 4th of July.
this will fit the 3DR Solo, controllers, spare batteries, spare props, GoPro, charger extremely comfortably but still a snug fit. Also a good landing/takeoff platform with the fold out table.
Will take more pics of it in storage, but here it is w/ my solo.
Side pocket for all the chargers:
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inside packed:
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with controller out. note more room for a few batteries. View media item 22
this will fit the 3DR Solo, controllers, spare batteries, spare props, GoPro, charger extremely comfortably but still a snug fit. Also a good landing/takeoff platform with the fold out table.
Will take more pics of it in storage, but here it is w/ my solo.
Side pocket for all the chargers:
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inside packed:
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with controller out. note more room for a few batteries. View media item 22
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I bought a for my phantom and emptied it out to see if the solo would fit. since the Solo has a much more elongated body, it would occupy half the case and still leave plenty of room for other accessories.
Here is the Plano 108031 AW XL case, $70 on amazon. imo cheaper and more worth it than pelicans out there. Comes with two sets of pick & pluck foam so you can have one set for one quad/misc items and another set for the Solo.
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Here is the Plano 108031 AW XL case, $70 on amazon. imo cheaper and more worth it than pelicans out there. Comes with two sets of pick & pluck foam so you can have one set for one quad/misc items and another set for the Solo.
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