backpack for multiple drones?

[WilliamDaugherty]

I'm trying to determine the best way to carry multiple drones in a backpack. The Mavic Mini and Mavic Air 2 have pretty small Fly More Combo cases that can be squeezed together into my day pack, along with an iPad and other items, but it is a really tight fit. I also have a set of hard shell zippered cases for my Mavic Pro (one for the drone and one for the controller) that could theoretically be added to an appropriate backpack loadout but I can't seem to identify an appropriate pack. The other option would be to use a camera pack and ditch the individual cases in favor of traditional separators. Am I the only person trying to do this?

 

[Not A Speck Of Cereal]

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I have the 250 for 1 M2P, 6 batteries, and all accessories. It looks like there's at least a couple with more space than mine (the 400 series, for instance), that might work for what I have plus a mini.

But my first thought was to look at camera backpacks, as you mentioned. I think you'll find that if you filter out those that do not have backpack shoulder straps + hip belt (a proper backpack), you're left to a relatively small number. If you were looking for a camera backpack for cameras, I would advise you to be sure and pay attention to depth as many are now designed for mirrorless cameras (therefore, not deep enough for full-sized DSLRs), but for a drone, a shallow depth may be appropriate.

Another thought: a camera backpack might be a good choice for those that want to take an actual land-based camera with the drone parts.

Chris

EDIT: when I mean "hip belt", I don't mean just another strap at hip level, but a real, padded hip support belt as in the pro recreational backpacks use (what people hiking for long distances need, or their back will suffer).

 

[THE CYBORG]

Camera backpacks are worth looking at, most have adjustable compartments so you can arrange things to fit your drones & accessories

 

[Thomas B]

The I love my OneMo backpack from PGYTECH. A bit pricey (cheapest on the PGYTECH website), but well made, very functional, and has a removable (w/o opening the pack) bag for a drone and four extra batteries with a shoulder strap.

OneMo Backpack 25L+Shoulder Bag (Twilight Black) & (Olivine Camo)

Two-in-one bag. The main bag or the built-in pouch as a shoulder bag. Dedicated space for cameras, lens, drones, laptop of 15.6 inch /16 inch Macbook, stabilizers, etc. Contains expandable storage space with a maximum capacity up to 35 L. Multi-fold dividers for customized storage. Two...

www.pgytech.com

 

[Barbara]

There seem to be dozens of these configurable backpacks on Amazon. Search "drone backpacks". I was looking at them for a while, but ended up with separate packs all stuffed into my favourite backpack.

 

[Johnmcl7]

Camera backpacks are worth looking at, most have adjustable compartments so you can arrange things to fit your drones & accessories

That would be my suggestion as well and it's what I use myself since the Mavic and the controller will fit in lens slots and they can be reconfigured to the right sizes so it's just a case of choosing one the right size. I have a small backpack for the drone and a small camera, a larger one which can take the drone, one camera and a couple of larger lenses and a big backpack which can carry two cameras, a couple of lenses, the drone and a tripod so I can choose whatever size suits.

 

[nestorosg]

I'm trying to determine the best way to carry multiple drones in a backpack. The Mavic Mini and Mavic Air 2 have pretty small Fly More Combo cases that can be squeezed together into my day pack, along with an iPad and other items, but it is a really tight fit. I also have a set of hard shell zippered cases for my Mavic Pro (one for the drone and one for the controller) that could theoretically be added to an appropriate backpack loadout but I can't seem to identify an appropriate pack. The other option would be to use a camera pack and ditch the individual cases in favor of traditional separators. Am I the only person trying to do this?

No, your not the only person, I just purchased a camera back-pack for my 3 drones and put them all in 1 camera bag. USA Gear from Amazon cost $62. Please see video

USA Gear $64.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0777VQZPH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Barbara]

No, your not the only person, I just purchased a camera back-pack for my 3 drones and put them all in 1 camera bag. USA Gear from Amazon cost $62. Please see video

USA Gear $64.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0777VQZPH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just curious, the velcro straps you have wrapped around your drones, where did you get them?

 

[nestorosg]

Just curious, the velcro straps you have wrapped around your drones, where did you get them?

Propeller Holder for DJI Air 2S/ Mavic Air 2 Accessories Props Blades Fixator Stabilizer for DJI Mavic Air 2/Air 2s​

They are not Velcro, they are plastic prop protection from Amazon.