Fitting Mavic 2 with Polar Pro extension legs fitted, into new DJI Protector hard case

[PC1134]

I have just received the new DJI Protector Hard Case and love it! Fits all my Fly More Kit gear in, including my Smart Controller with lanyard and lugs fitted. Plus, big bonus, I can fit my 600mm wide Drone Landing pad, folded of course, into the lid underneath the top eggshell foam.

My only issue is fitting in the Mavic with the Polar Pro extendable landing legs fitted. No problems with the rear leg extenders on (which end up at the front of the Mavic), but the front extenders won't fit into the cut hole at the back. Not sure how I can widen the foam? Any ideas gratefully received.

Cheers,
Sean

 

[Former Member]

Do you have any pictures?

You can send it to me and I could do it for you for $200, or you can head over to Walmart, buy a $9 hot knife, and do it yourself!

Personally, I would choose option B...

Someone had mentioned this in a thread the other day about cutting foam. Just do it slowly, and you will be fine. A little at a time.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Foam-Cut...hguid=d3afadaf-7fb-16974fa3a6e9da&athena=true

 

[BD0G]

Thats a great idea! Wish I would have thought of that.

 

[Lon Denard]

Thats a great idea! Wish I would have thought of that.

I got mine to fit no problem. I just worked it until I got the fit I wanted.

 

[PC1134]

Thanks guys for all your input. I will try the soldering idea to make room. Just wondered if I cut the foam would it reveal white, or is it black under the surface?

 

[Former Member]

Thanks guys for all your input. I will try the soldering idea to make room. Just wondered if I cut the foam would it reveal white, or is it black under the surface?

Good question. The outer layer might be painted. Do you have pictures of the case?

 

[Former Member]

Thats a great idea! Wish I would have thought of that.

Wait! You did, didnt you? lol

It was YOUR idea. Gotta give credit where credit is due.

 

[BD0G]

Best to post a quick picture so we can try and determine what foam is being used.

 

[rangemaster728]

This looks like the same case that comes with the M2E-series birds, with a different insert (we have a removable tray for the strobe, speaker and floodlight, with storage beneath it).

I had to trim the foam around the aircraft in mine to leave the Polar Pro extensions on as well...

 

[Skyler King III]

Do you have any pictures?

You can send it to me and I could do it for you for $200, or you can head over to Walmart, buy a $9 hot knife, and do it yourself!

Personally, I would choose option B...

Someone had mentioned this in a thread the other day about cutting foam. Just do it slowly, and you will be fine. A little at a time.

Foam Cutter, 5cm/15cm/25cm Electric Cutter Pen Styro Foam Polystyrene Heat Hot Wire Craft Cutting Tool - Walmart.com

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I have same problem. But I don't know how to use a hot knife. Can anyone show me a video or explain? I have DJI Protector Case for my Mavic 2 Pro.

 

[Former Member]

I have same problem. But I don't know how to use a hot knife. Can anyone show me a video or explain? I have DJI Protector Case for my Mavic 2 Pro.

Are you trying to cut foam?

 

[Skyler King III]

Yes, as suggest in prior post to you question. I need to expand the area of this case where the front lens fit WITH PolarPro Retracts INSTALLED. Area neeeds to be widened slightly and I have never even heard of let alone used a hot knife.

 

[Former Member]

This is a foam cutter. It has a 5.5 inch blade, adn will cut through foam very quickly.

130 Watt Hot Knife

Amazing deals on this 130W Hot Knife at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

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[kilomikebravo]

Good ol' "Hobo Freight" to the rescue!