Can anyone recommend a cheap hard case to fit the f550

[tikigod19]

Hi all does anyone know of a foam lined protective case to fit a 550 with up to 9" props?

 

[hugh4g]

drum case or cymbal case!

Hugh

 

[tikigod19]

Clever idea, they're not usually foam lined are they? Suppose could cut some foam to fit..

 

[tikigod19]

Hmm i make it you'd need about 25" but even the biggest drum (bass/kick) case is only 20". Can't see it being easy..

 

[kloner]

this was $60 from ebay.... pelican knock off, would have fit a f450 props on...... not a 550, but there are real pelican cases for $150-$200 us that fit it......

 

[tikigod19]

Thanks kloner I've no doubt I can't get them in the UK!
So people always store them with the props removed?

 

[kloner]

no, i only use it to travel.... keeps my dogs off it, can take to the airport or whatever. The radios fits under that foam shown. 99% of the time my rig rides around loose on a seat in my truck

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bolton-Tool...6?pt=US_Camera_Cases_Bags&hash=item3a785ac7ae

 

[tikigod19]

Thanks.. Unfortunately that ebay one couldn't accommodate the 550 as you say. Maybe I'll just need to backseat it and hope for the best.. The thought worries me though..

 

[kloner]

shouldn't. i run around with 3 or 4 multis, 2-3 wings in a pickup truck, look like ma and pa kettle and i've only broke 2 props in a year.... had missed my road and slammed on the breaks then remembered as i heard the props cracking

pelican 1690 will fit the whole thing with a gimbal

http://www.nalpak.com/Pelican-1690?

 

[tikigod19]

Thanks again kloner

 

[Search49]

Check on Ebay, lots of options, I get very nice used cases from avforsale You just have to search. Here's one of the links for a case build I just did with one of their cases. http://www.multirotorforums.com/showthread.php?9532-Another-Case-Build-TBS-Discovery


I also did another one for the 550 which can be found here: http://www.multirotorforums.com/showthread.php?9317-Case-Build-for-DJI-F550&highlight=case+build

My next project is to modify the 550 case to carry both the TBS, F550 and all my gear. I've already started, just have to finish the layout. I'll post the pic's once I'm done

 

[RCJardin]

CPC in the UK have knock off Peli cases. I bought one for my Phantom - £23! They may have bigger ones but have not built my 550 yet.

 

[Benjamin Kenobi]

Hey,

I use a cymbal case as mentioned earlier. I take the props off for transport. been using it since last June and still happy but putting props on in the cold is a bit tiresome.

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Has backpack straps and looks cool. No one suspects a Drone inside though!

 

[Jake Bullit]

Saw someone with a disco in a guitar case recently. Fitted nicely, even room for lipos .
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Sent from my HTC HD2

 

[tikigod19]

Thanks very much for that. I was hoping to find a way of transporting with props attached by it appears everyone find it necessary to remove them.

Not owning one yet, could you tell me if it takes long to reattach all 6? Is there any chance you could misalign the props somehow by doing this?

 

[Benjamin Kenobi]

It takes about 3 minutes to put the props on. Not too bad. Can't use threadlock unless you want to sit and wait for it to dry. Use nyloc nuts or something. I filed a groove into my Graupner blades so they fit the DJI motors.

 

[Jake Bullit]

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Knew I`d seen it somewhere

 

[tikigod19]

Haha amazing.. Maybe I'll look for a big double bass case for the 550..