Case Hack for Mavic Air 2 <$30

codaroommedia · May 24, 2020

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 · May 24, 2020

Nice. What did you use to cut it with.

codaroommedia · May 24, 2020

Kcmusa said:
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 · May 24, 2020

What case is this ?

lancealotg · May 25, 2020

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

Thomas Fields · May 25, 2020

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 · May 25, 2020

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

codaroommedia · May 27, 2020

HBJLR714 said:
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 · May 27, 2020

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

btross89 · May 27, 2020

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 · May 30, 2020

codaroommedia said:
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!

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

dcpmark · May 30, 2020

HBJLR714 said:
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 · May 30, 2020

Thomas Fields said:
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 · Jun 1, 2020

codaroommedia said:
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!

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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 · Jun 6, 2020

bzmot said:
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.