Drone Case

[jgrab1]

I just got this case for my DJI Mini 3 Pro. It is really good, but I cannot figure out what this thumbscrew is for. It is not a lock. It just screws in and unscrews. Doesn’t connect to anything inside the case. Can anyone tell me what it is for?

 

[Rattydude77]

It's a pressure valve

 

[wjkrysak]

Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.

 

[marnat3]

It is a valve to regulate air to keep moisture at bay.
Screw it in and seal it airtight, un-screw and air is balanced with ambient air.

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Crossroads of America jgrab1.

As Rattydude77 has stated, it's a pressure valve.

Here's a statement from NANUKS website.

Changes in altitude, temperature, humidity and geographic location create a “vacuum lock” which can effectively seal a case shut. NANUK's integrated auto-pressure valve equalizes this atmospheric pressure difference. Using state-of-the-art technology, the micro vent allows air to pass through while preventing water from entering.

Now you know.

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[msinger]

Welcome to the forum!

Can anyone tell me what it is for?

And then some cases have automatic pressure valves:

 

[RodPad]

@jgrab1
Welcome to the Forum!

OMG, What does those normally cost?
I just use a Rubbermaid thing, sometimes I actuality put the cover on it.

Rod ..

 

[msinger]

OMG, What does those normally cost?

Not much. Many hard cases have those valves.

For example, this $29 hard case.

 

[GFields]

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA, welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!

 

[RodPad]

@msinger

WOW, I remember you could buy a case maybe $80.00 and cutting it out to what you needed it to fit.
Didn't matter what it is for.

Never didn't, I'm a professional crashing these birds. I don't think I can fly with the case on it, but If I can't the bird out of the case?

If I get somebody to smile or laugh it makes my day.

Rod ..

 

[marnat3]

I still have a case for my Phantom 3 standard. Trying to sell locally.
I think I paid $180 for it.

 

[old man mavic]

welcome to the forum

 

[old man mavic]

@msinger

WOW, I remember you could buy a case maybe $80.00 and cutting it out to what you needed it to fit.
Didn't matter what it is for.

Never didn't, I'm a professional crashing these birds. I don't think I can fly with the case on it, but If I can't the bird out of the case?

If I get somebody to smile or laugh it makes my day.

Rod ..

hi Rod i guess that was a case, of your humour ,staying encased ,in the case ,because of the valve

 

[LoudThunder]

You live on Long Island so traveling around your home turf there is more variations in the atmospheric pressure when the weather changes…

Your case is a Professional Case, used in travel all over, it is intended to keep out dampness, thus the tight fit and good seals…

If you were flying cross-country and by chance opened your case, the typical atmospheric pressure in a commercial aircraft is equal to about 8,000 feet which is about 10.5 PSI. When you return to the ground, the atmospheric pressure is about 14.7 PSI and you wanted to open your case, you would have about 4 PSI keeping your case sealed and it would be the devil to break the seal and open it. So you would then open the valve to equalize the pressure…

 

[marnat3]

Can I ask where on Long Island?

 

[SWTSU]

Welcome to the forum. Nanuk are great cases.

 

[jgrab1]

@jgrab1
Welcome to the Forum!

OMG, What does those normally cost?
I just use a Rubbermaid thing, sometimes I actuality put the cover on it.

Rod ..

I only paid $20. Got it on Tumi.com. Die cut foam inside too fits the drone perfectly.

 

[jgrab1]

Can I ask where on Long Island?

Pr Jefferson Sta, NY

 

[marnat3]

I grew up on LI. Left in 96. Worked in Port Jeff down the street from the North Shore Animal league.
Very nice area. Spent a lot of time on both North shore and South Shore.

 

[Kendallfordguy]

Welcome from Wisconsin!