Customised chest bag for an RC when using ActiveTrack

[JFZ]

Thought someone might be interested in this solution.
I just recently started flying and my main purpose, so far, is to shoot myself going downhill on skis in remote places. Therefore I needed a solution of storing the RC in a safe place while skiing, but also be able to get to it fast if something is happening.
The easy access is also valuable when regrouping or changing the scene.

So, here’s what I did...

A reworked Lowepro Droneguard CS 150

• I removed all padding and interior
• I found that the long center padding fitted perfectly for an RC pocket inside the cover
• Two straps on each side to prevent the cover to flip over
• A velcro from left to right in the cover to fixate the phone bracket - you tie down the bracket before attaching the phone
• New padding for the drone, the RC, and one extra battery
• On the backside, I mounted some straps to be able to carry it on the chest

The plan is to hike up to the starting point, get the drone in the air without the remote sticks, configure the tracking, put the RC in the bag on my chest, and hit the slope. What can possibly go wrong...?

Btw, I’ve named the bag Remote CoverUp 150X

 

[Rockgrip]

Very nice and good idea. Based on some of the most spectacular wipeouts I’ve had on skis though, maybe adding an airbag for rapid crash deployment would be beneficial ?

 

[JFZ]

Very nice and good idea. Based on some of the most spectacular wipeouts I’ve had on skis though, maybe adding an airbag for rapid crash deployment would be beneficial ?

For me or the drone? ?

I will do some test runs by foot and by bike before the snow. Practice, practice, practice. And rely on post-production to add a little thrill if the runs are too safe. ?

 

[Zeprider]

Yes, yes indeed I like it. You can have your remote operational and access to other small items if needed. Plus the option to create a rather impressive phone/tablet hood. Something I am struggling with now.

Nice work!

 

[njayellis]

I'd like to do the same for Mountain Biking, so did you launch the drone, start ActiveTrack focusing on you skiing, and then disconnect your Phone?

The other option that has been shown on YouTube is to keep the phone connected to the controller, but cover up the screen with a phone cover to avoid accidentally touching the screen and disabling ActiveTrack. I was still worried about having the cover come off, so I think your approach might be better.

Thanks, and post some videos!