Hard case vs backpack

[brianb87]

I have one of each. Really not crazy about either. I do like the weight of the backpack. I do not like that gimbal touches the bottom of the hard case and backpack putting pressure on the gimbal. Anyone found a backpack or hard case where this does not happen?

 

[John Locke]

You may want to consider buying a gimbal protector from uavbits.net, that's what I did. It's a carbon fiber plate that connects to the bottom of both landing legs, covering the area you're talking about. I have the microraptor hard case and a cheap $45 Chinese backpack, both seem fine. I use the backpack most the time.

 

[brianb87]

Gimbal protector and gimbal lock same thing? If so I have 3, if not which one do you recommend ?

 

[John Locke]

No, It's for a different purpose. Go here to see it.... Carbon Fiber Camera Guard for DJI Phantom 3

 

[brianb87]

Think that would give me less room and more pressure on the gimbal. I do have one though, I got it with a gimbal lock and lens cap.

 

[dedstik]

I have the cheap-o Chinese backpack. I use it just to hold and transport my P3P to and from my SUV. For that purpose it's great. Not sure it would hold up very well if I were actually going use it for carrying my P3 on a trail.

If I were going to get a more substantial case I would probably get a Pelican case clone from MCM electronics. I've used their cases before and they're a great value.

:harry

 

[StratocasterDave]

Does the gimbal guard obstruct the camera view at all?

 

[PilotHarry]

I have the cheap-o Chinese backpack. I use it just to hold and transport my P3P to and from my SUV. For that purpose it's great. Not sure it would hold up very well if I were actually going use it for carrying my P3 on a trail.

If I were going to get a more substantial case I would probably get a Pelican case clone from MCM electronics. I've used their cases before and they're a great value.

:harry

Link to chinese backpack? I have the hard case on the way, but keep on hearing great things about a cheap backpack!

Oh, and hi Harry!

 

[brianb87]

I have the cheap-o Chinese backpack. I use it just to hold and transport my P3P to and from my SUV. For that purpose it's great. Not sure it would hold up very well if I were actually going use it for carrying my P3 on a trail.

If I were going to get a more substantial case I would probably get a Pelican case clone from MCM electronics. I've used their cases before and they're a great value.

:harry

Bought this backpack on eBay for $50 to get me by til next year then I'll buy a better one.

 

[StratocasterDave]

No, It's for a different purpose. Go here to see it.... Carbon Fiber Camera Guard for DJI Phantom 3

Does that guard obstruct the camera view in any way?

Dave

 

[brianb87]

Does that guard obstruct the camera view in any way?

Dave

the one I have doesn't and it says in the description that it does not interfere with the camera.

 

[reboot81]

I chose Gimbal-Guard"[/URL] as it seemed sturdier.
Does not obstruct camera/vps. Easy to install and gives legs some support.

 

[villep]

I have that Dji backpack and i totally love it. Before i used hard case and you see the difference between these 2 when you walk long trips with them, mountains etc. + i think that Dji backpack i easier to take in plane with you.

 

[villep]

And i never had any problems with my gimbal and camera. I use stock gimbal guard.

 

[John Locke]

And i never had any problems with my gimbal and camera. I use stock gimbal guard.

You're referring to the stock gimbal lock. That's different from a gimbal guard that attaches to the landing gear.

 

[brianb87]

I have that Dji backpack and i totally love it. Before i used hard case and you see the difference between these 2 when you walk long trips with them, mountains etc. + i think that Dji backpack i easier to take in plane with you.

I was looking at this backpack.. Looks nice, only downfall is I don't see room for a DBS modded RC.

 

[John Locke]

Link to chinese backpack? I have the hard case on the way, but keep on hearing great things about a cheap backpack!

Oh, and hi Harry!

Go to ebay and search for"phantom 3 backpack", many to choose from, most are identical in the $45 to $50 range

 

[John Locke]

I was looking at this backpack.. Looks nice, only downfall is I don't see room for a DBS modded RC.

That's the problem with the DBS antenna, it won't in any phantom 3 case unless you remove the antenna, and who wants to do that with every trip to fly?. You'd have to carve up the foam rubber to jury-rig the fit to store the controller with dbs installed.

That's one of the reasons I opted to buy the slip on antenna reflectors which fit nicely under the motor pods in my $45 Chinese backpack.

 

[brianb87]

That's the problem with the DBS antenna, it won't in any phantom 3 case unless you remove the antenna, and who wants to do that with every trip to fly?. You'd have to carve up the foam rubber to jury-rig the fit to store the controller with dbs installed.

That's one of the reasons I opted to buy the slip on antenna reflectors which fit nicely under the motor pods in my $45 Chinese backpack.

Same here.. Hopefully buy next year I can find a bag that will hold my DBS modded RC.

 

[villep]

You're referring to the stock gimbal lock. That's different from a gimbal guard that attaches to the landing gear.

Yeah, i dind't got the right word for it, but there is no real stock guard i think....