Lightest DJI Mini 2 case?

[dulcificum]

Thanks so much @Playfair for posting this suggestion! After reading your post, I bought this bag and I personally think it's the perfect balance of weight/size and protection. I plan to use it for ultralight backpacking. For anyone wondering, this bag weighs in at 83g. For comparison, the first case I purchased (and plan to return) weighs 328g. For me, it holds the Mini 2, controller, 2 extra batteries (stacked vertically), a spare set of props, & mini screwdriver and still has a little bit of extra room on top. Here are a few more pics of the bag to give everyone an idea of it's size and what it can hold.

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83g is very decent if it holds all that! I'm tempted...

 

[dulcificum]

Most libraries have 3D printers these days. But if you want a high-quality, injection-molded like finish, get it printed by a 3D printing service bureau like Shapeways.com and have it printed in MJF PA12.

Thanks, will look into shapeways. Unfortunately only a tiny fraction of the world's libraries have 3d printers.

 

[dulcificum]

Sandwich it between 2 sheets of pick n pluck foam or egg crate foam then slide that into a DCF ditty bag that's just barely large enough to fit the "sandwich". I think that would be a little more protective than bubble wrap + a rubber band and would also look much nicer.

Yeah, egg crate foam and a minimal card/dcf ditty was my other plan...

 

[halifax]

Thanks so much @Playfair for posting this suggestion! After reading your post, I bought this bag and I personally think it's the perfect balance of weight/size and protection. I plan to use it for ultralight backpacking. For anyone wondering, this bag weighs in at 83g. For comparison, the first case I purchased (and plan to return) weighs 328g. For me, it holds the Mini 2, controller, 2 extra batteries (stacked vertically), a spare set of props, & mini screwdriver and still has a little bit of extra room on top. Here are a few more pics of the bag to give everyone an idea of it's size and what it can hold.

Excellent, thanks for the post! Should have mine Monday.

 

[dulcificum]

Just some foam and the moulded piece of card it came with. Def a bodge job, second time could make it much neater and could obviously wrap it to look nice. But very happy at 36g total and £0.

Combining this with a 10g DCF dry bag and I'll have a strong and completely waterproof case coming in easily under 50g which is a result in my book!

 

[jamiedixon]

Thanks so much @Playfair for posting this suggestion! After reading your post, I bought this bag and I personally think it's the perfect balance of weight/size and protection. I plan to use it for ultralight backpacking. For anyone wondering, this bag weighs in at 83g. For comparison, the first case I purchased (and plan to return) weighs 328g. For me, it holds the Mini 2, controller, 2 extra batteries (stacked vertically), a spare set of props, & mini screwdriver and still has a little bit of extra room on top. Here are a few more pics of the bag to give everyone an idea of it's size and what it can hold.

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Thanks so much @Playfair for posting this suggestion! After reading your post, I bought this bag and I personally think it's the perfect balance of weight/size and protection. I plan to use it for ultralight backpacking. For anyone wondering, this bag weighs in at 83g. For comparison, the first case I purchased (and plan to return) weighs 328g. For me, it holds the Mini 2, controller, 2 extra batteries (stacked vertically), a spare set of props, & mini screwdriver and still has a little bit of extra room on top. Here are a few more pics of the bag to give everyone an idea of it's size and what it can hold.

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Thinking of getting this,

Just wanted to check you ordered the large and not the large extra-wide?

Thanks,

Jamie

 

[Mac282]

It's a little bit of a tight fight, but the Mavic Air came with a cloth semi hard case w/zipper. It will work with or without the Mini 2 prop guard. If you remove, cut, the bottom foam, bump, out it would fit better. Don't know the weight, but it's pretty light. I know you got a lot of suggestions, just giving you another, but you'd have to modify it, so... Good luck.

 

[derekmccurry]

Thinking of getting this,

Just wanted to check you ordered the large and not the large extra-wide?

Thanks,

Jamie

I ordered the Large-Extra Wide

 

[jamiedixon]

I ordered the Large-Extra Wide

Thanks ?

 

[Nakita Mosquita]

Bought similar for my Mavic Air. Good protection when I would often transport in my ATV. Inexpensive!

Fly More Combo Mavic Mini 2 Hard Case Set, Waterproof Carrying Case for DJI Mavic Mini 2, High Shock and Drop Resistance, Elaborate Manufacturing, including Body bag & Remote control bag : Amazon.ca: Electronics

Fly More Combo Mavic Mini 2 Hard Case Set, Waterproof Carrying Case for DJI Mavic Mini 2, High Shock and Drop Resistance, Elaborate Manufacturing, including Body bag & Remote control bag : Amazon.ca: Electronics

www.amazon.ca

 

[Rhody Seth]

I made a makeshift hard case by taking the molded cardboard from the Mini 2 packaging and fitting it for my GoPro Hero 9 case.

 

[dulcificum]

I made a makeshift hard case by taking the molded cardboard from the Mini 2 packaging and fitting it for my GoPro Hero 9 case.

Looks good but very heavy. What's the weight?

 

[Rhody Seth]

Looks good but very heavy. What's the weight?

112 grams for the case and the cardboard insert. I've since trimmed down the insert a little more and was able to fit my portable Mini 2 battery charger (which holds two batteries) and then all the other bits and bobs I included in the video. It may be a bit heavy but it protects the drone well on my hiking trips.