Quick Deploy Case
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I purchased the case, expecting a trip in the near future. I didn't want to risk checking the Inspire 1 in its standard case, which seems pretty much not up to the task. The Inspire 1 stays in ready mode with the props removed, and for short trips they say you can keep the gimbal/camera attached, which is probably not something I'd do for anything more than shuttling around to different locations on the same day.
The foam is denser than what comes in the standard case, and there's lots more of it. Of course the hard plastic shell, which is built by SKB, is way more protective, and the side latches far more secure than the zipper on the standard case. You can put a TSA approved lock or two on this thing and feel reasonably confident that no unauthorized person is opening it during transport.
Some points to consider:
It's big. By volume it might even be twice as big as the standard case. The material is heavier too, of course. That obviously makes it harder to carry around. It has wheels and an extending handle, but you're gonna need them if you're walking any distance at all.
It has room for two controllers, but there's only one slot for the tablet, so it seems a slight oversight that they didn't engineer a second slot somehow. Also, the camera case sits uncomfortably close to one of the struts on the UAV. They actually touch when everything is packed. I don't think the pressure would be enough to do any damage, but it's definitely a little disconcerting. I tried several configurations for how to pack the camera in there, but it just doesn't seem quite right. Admittedly, the Inspire 1 camera case is an odd shape, even in its own original case.
The foam is denser than what comes in the standard case, and there's lots more of it. Of course the hard plastic shell, which is built by SKB, is way more protective, and the side latches far more secure than the zipper on the standard case. You can put a TSA approved lock or two on this thing and feel reasonably confident that no unauthorized person is opening it during transport.
Some points to consider:
It's big. By volume it might even be twice as big as the standard case. The material is heavier too, of course. That obviously makes it harder to carry around. It has wheels and an extending handle, but you're gonna need them if you're walking any distance at all.
It has room for two controllers, but there's only one slot for the tablet, so it seems a slight oversight that they didn't engineer a second slot somehow. Also, the camera case sits uncomfortably close to one of the struts on the UAV. They actually touch when everything is packed. I don't think the pressure would be enough to do any damage, but it's definitely a little disconcerting. I tried several configurations for how to pack the camera in there, but it just doesn't seem quite right. Admittedly, the Inspire 1 camera case is an odd shape, even in its own original case.
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1690 on the way .. Still happy?Have your case worked well?
It's still working perfectly, and I use it 1-4 times per week. Foam hasn't deteriorated at all (with the PlastiDip coats). Many times I go off-roading to my flight area, so the case is bouncing around in the pickup bed. No issues with the case, bird, or any equipment contained within.
A question, have not used Plasti Dip earlier.
Saw that you used spray cans, but I found a big can (3.7L) of paint that was significantly cheaper.
What do you think, is it difficult to brush out the PD..?
Am I stupid and stingy if I buy the bigger can?
Saw that you used spray cans, but I found a big can (3.7L) of paint that was significantly cheaper.
What do you think, is it difficult to brush out the PD..?
Am I stupid and stingy if I buy the bigger can?
do you use the Inspire case from DJI and bring on as carry on? if so can u tell me what airline or airlines have allowed it i haven't tried yet but was wondering since i know it will fit in over head bin but technically it is bigger then the size allowed from all major airlines in the USA and CANADA but not by much..
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