HPRC Inspire 2 case review - (INS2-4600W-01 )

roblevine · Aug 24, 2017

tibook said:
Let us know if you find a better option...I'm a fan of backpacks for anything heavy and/or awkward to carry.

Yeah me too. I emailed GPC with my concerns... I'll let you know when they respond.

Advexure · Aug 25, 2017

roblevine said:
I screwed up in my comment...I got the backpack, not the hard case. This case looks good - DJI Inspire 2 Case - Travel Mode w/ Wheels

I saw this DroneCates case for the first time come through our building with an aircraft coming in for repair and they are great quality. Capacity of 8 batteries (although I didn't see where the other two slots are as there are 4 visible + 2 on aircraft + additional 2 elsewhere). Quality is there and looks like the price is as well. Only downside (which is no longer that much of a downside) is it's travel mode. Same size SKB case as GPC uses for their Landing Mode Case.

Advexure · Aug 25, 2017

@roblevine Actually check the landing mode version here: DJI Inspire 2 Case - Landing Mode w/ Wheels

roblevine · Aug 25, 2017

Advexure said:
@roblevine Actually check the landing mode version here: DJI Inspire 2 Case - Landing Mode w/ Wheels

Is there some advantage to Landing Mode vs. Travel mode?

theirishdroneranger · Aug 25, 2017

roblevine said:
Is there some advantage to Landing Mode vs. Travel mode?

Yes, it's much easier to get in the air quickly as the drone is already set up with gimbal attached. All you've got to do is put the props on. It's changed my life. I may have missed this shot without it as I'd still have been setting up

Advexure · Aug 25, 2017

roblevine said:
Is there some advantage to Landing Mode vs. Travel mode?

+1 to @theirishdroneranger. Convenience factor of being quick to deploy.

drew1house · Dec 26, 2017

Does anyone here have any experience with this case and Crystal Sky monitors or the Cendance remote or the Patch antenna for Cendance or X7 or the X7 Lens kit?

drew1house · Dec 27, 2017

theirishdroneranger said:
Hi Mate. There are two cutout pieces from the second controller section. I am cutting those up and using the pieces to plug the bottom. I'll post a picture when its finished.

This is what I plan to do... Going to do this as soon as the case arrives next week. Can I ask... What glue did you find worked?

Alex Dawson · Feb 15, 2018

Hi, just got my HPRC 4600w and when the drone sits in the case without camera its batteries are above the foam level. In my opinion way to high ut for comfort of checking in.

tibook · Feb 15, 2018

The lid is foam that gets compressed around the drone too.

theirishdroneranger · Feb 21, 2018

Hi Folks, Best solution is to get your dremel out and try and do the following. Mine sits perfectly now. Incidentally HPRC sent me replacement foam as I complained, but it was the exact same as the original, so a waste of time.

Alex Dawson · Feb 26, 2018

theirishdroneranger said:
Hi Folks, Best solution is to get your dremel out and try and do the following. Mine sits perfectly now. Incidentally HPRC sent me replacement foam as I complained, but it was the exact same as the original, so a waste of time.

Great! Thats what I decided to to to. Since the foam is not made for the X7 I had to get wild with my sharp knife and it worked out perfectly to. Not supervise looking but ok and 100% function now! Made the iPad holder larger to so that the iPad pro 9,7 fits and made a custom fit for the focus wheel to and the remote that has the focus wheel mount on it. I will keep customising my case until it fits my needs perfect. I just traveled to Iceland and back over the weekend and the case protected my I2 X7 perfectly! Unfortunately no flying in Iceland due to two Violent storm first and last day and the day in between was 50-100mm heavy rain

But nice lanscape photography options

theirishdroneranger · Feb 28, 2018

Alex Dawson said:
Great! Thats what I decided to to to. Since the foam is not made for the X7 I had to get wild with my sharp knife and it worked out perfectly to. Not supervise looking but ok and 100% function now! Made the iPad holder larger to so that the iPad pro 9,7 fits and made a custom fit for the focus wheel to and the remote that has the focus wheel mount on it. I will keep customising my case until it fits my needs perfect. I just traveled to Iceland and back over the weekend and the case protected my I2 X7 perfectly! Unfortunately no flying in Iceland due to two Violent storm first and last day and the day in between was 50-100mm heavy rain But nice lanscape photography options View attachment 18644

Nice, Love that shot pf you and the land rover!

fasterpastor · Mar 2, 2018

The one thing I have not liked about the rigid cases is the added weight. MOST of my work is local. Had the Case Club case (which turned out to be the heaviest case @ 35lbs ugh). Trying out the GPC Backpack solution for times when I am not on a plane, but local, with the option to use the outer shell when I need it. Just got it yesterday, so I cannot say yet.