Case Hack for Mavic Air 2 <$30

[codaroommedia]

Hey guys!

I didn’t want to wait on GPC, etc... just completed my case hack for the MA2 and detailed it for you in a quick video. Enjoy!

 

[Kcmusa]

Nice. What did you use to cut it with.

 

[codaroommedia]

Nice. What did you use to cut it with.

I started with a razor, but that wasn’t the best... I picked out the cubes as much as possible, and then used a long serrated knife in short strokes... something you’d carve a turkey with. Should’ve used that the entire way!

 

[aokusman]

What case is this ?

 

[lancealotg]

Great idea to use the plastic dip spray.
thanks for the tip

 

[Thomas Fields]

I use the Harbor Freight Apache 3800. It holds my Mavic 2 zoom, Mavic 2 Pro, smartcontroller, extra battery, lanyard, strobes etc.. It's a sturdy case for less than $35.
I haven't used the plasticoat spray, but that sounds like a good idea.

 

[HBJLR714]

Nice. I wish I as manly enough to do this myself. I have 10 thumbs and no tool skills. ?

 

[codaroommedia]

Nice. I wish I as manly enough to do this myself. I have 10 thumbs and no tool skills. ?

You don’t need the skills! My case isn’t winning any beauty pageants, but it’s as secure and tight a fit as I could hope for!

 

[AMRE2ME2]

If you heat up your knife while you are cutting out your foam, it seals it up and makes a much cleaner cut!

 

[btross89]

This has worked very well for me. Some may think it to be a tad bulky but I have had no issues with it thus far.

*EDIT* #360pgangforlife ?

 

[Don Wiley]

Hey guys!

I didn’t want to wait on GPC, etc... just completed my case hack for the MA2 and detailed it for you in a quick video. Enjoy!

Can you provide more information on the spry you used? Brand & where to buy?

 

[dcpmark]

Nice. I wish I as manly enough to do this myself. I have 10 thumbs and no tool skills. ?

Don’t beat yourself up.....everyone has things they are good at. In your case, you’re probably one of the world‘s best hitchhikers........so you got that going for you, which is nice.

 

[MavicAir2Marc]

I use the Harbor Freight Apache 3800. It holds my Mavic 2 zoom, Mavic 2 Pro, smartcontroller, extra battery, lanyard, strobes etc.. It's a sturdy case for less than $35.
I haven't used the plasticoat spray, but that sounds like a good idea.

I did the same yesterday. I got the 3800 for $25 with a 20% off coupon and a couple bucks left on a HF gift card. I haven't done the plasticoat spray yet either. If there's any things I should be aware of when doing it, it would be nice to hear from someone that has already done it. Thanks!

 

[bzmot]

Hey guys!

I didn’t want to wait on GPC, etc... just completed my case hack for the MA2 and detailed it for you in a quick video. Enjoy!

I just got something similar. I picked it all by hand and then glued together the parts that came apart with a glue gun. I did get a can of PlastiDip and wanted to do the same as you, but when I tested it on a piece of foam even after a few hours outside it still stank to high heaven of paint thinner. What's your experience? Does the smell go away?

And how many layers did you apply?

 

[codaroommedia]

I just got something similar. I picked it all by hand and then glued together the parts that came apart with a glue gun. I did get a can of PlastiDip and wanted to do the same as you, but when I tested it on a piece of foam even after a few hours outside it still stank to high heaven of paint thinner. What's your experience? Does the smell go away?

And how many layers did you apply?

I just soaked it once, outside... it stank for a day and went away.

 

[k9kids]

Great job to all the DIY guys.

Love to see the initiative.