There is usually no room in the backpack for large suitcases, and if there is, one would not like to sacrifice 2-3 kilos of carrying weight for the transport of a bulky drone suitcase. In addition, a large hard-shell transport case is often unnecessary, since the backpack as the outer packaging of the drone already offers enough protection.

At the very beginning I actually took a B&W hard case (Amazon Affiliate Link) in my backpack on hikes. What might still work on a one-day hike, however, quickly becomes a thorn in our side, at the latest when walking for several days. So I quickly switched to a lighter foam suitcase (Amazon Affiliate Link). It still didn’t make me really happy, because this second suitcase took too much space as well, especially if you have a complete photo equipment with you on top.

another problem: On flights I could not transport the batteries of the drone in these suitcases. If the drone batteries were previously stored in a fireproof safe bag for the transport of batteries on air travel (Amazon Affiliate Link), they would no longer fit into the foam recesses of the suitcases. An alternative was needed.

In the end I decided to pack only the drone itself and the remote control in a separate case. After all, the drone and remote control are the most fragile and expensive parts, and charging cables and batteries hardly need any protection against mechanical impact.

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I therefore decided on two transport cases from Tineer (Amazon Affiliate Link). I already knew this brand because I once owned a case for the GoPro from this manufacturer. The two cases hold the drone itself and the remote control. It was important to me that the remote control fits into the case control with the sticks attached, because I really didn’t want to have to screw the sticks on again before every flight.

Whether the two cases are really waterproof, as stated by the manufacturer, I strongly doubt. But I am sure that they can withstand heavy rain and short term water jets. That’s enough protection from water for me.

Both cases have a loop with which the cases can be fastened to the straps of the backpack with the snap hook included. This is very practical if you want to take several shots in one place, but don’t want to put the drone back into the backpack every time.

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I transport the batteries in the fire- and explosion-proof safe bags already mentioned, which are required for air travel anyway. These safebags protect the batteries from damage and at the same time prevent extremely high or low temperatures from damaging the battery. This is especially useful when you are travelling in cold areas and the battery would otherwise cool down too much to be used for flying without preheating.

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One thing I found out: Really light and small, waterproof and dustproof transport cases for the DJI Mavic 2 Pro (Amazon Affiliate Link) are rare. So, if you put your absolute focus on the lightness of your equipment, you are better off with a pure foam case.

But since the protection of my drone was so important to me that I didn’t want to go on tour without IP67 certification and indestructible design, I had to look for the smallest and lightest case in this class.

“Take me to Mount Everest”

I found what I was looking for in the so-called “outdoor.cases” from the case specialists at B&W (Amazon Affiliate Link). These were specially developed for the toughest outdoor use and that’s how they look like. The design of the case with its blue/black hard foam inlay in the case bottom says: “Take me with you to Mount Everest” and the other certifications according to STANAG 4280, DEF STAN 81-41 and ATA 300 speak for such a trip.

The case itself weighs 2 kg and offers a volume of 11.7 l with an external dimension of 330 x 235 x 150 mm. So the case fits just about into my backpack. Due to the automatic pressure equalization valve on the front side, the case can be taken along on flights without any problems. The valve is designed to let air in while keeping water out before it enters. Without this valve, there would be a risk that the case would explode or implode due to its tightness during take-off or landing.

According to the manufacturer, the materials of the case are temperature stable from -30°C to +80°C. And speaking of extreme cold: The specially developed snap locks ensure a firm closure and offer easy and quick opening of the case even with cold fingers. “Snap.”

Space for the complete Fly More package

The type 3000 with DJI Mavic 2 inlay (Amazon Affiliate Link) I chose has room for your DJI Mavic 2 Pro (Amazon Affiliate Link) or DJI Mavic 2 Zoom plus other accessories. Besides the Mavic 2 itself, the Fly More Kit with up to 4 batteries and (car) chargers, as well as 4 ND filters (Amazon Affiliate Link) find their place in the case. Thanks to a lid pocket, we can easily carry documents such as a drone insurance or maps.

The battery compartment is designed in such a way that the batteries can be removed or inserted despite the inserted transport lock. Furthermore, the case solution offers the possibility to charge the batteries directly in the case. For this purpose, the charging cable can be led along the bottom of the case and the charger can be left in the case during the charging process. When charging the batteries, however, the case must remain open to avoid heat accumulation. This eliminates the need to constantly unpack and repack all components for maintenance and charging.

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