M4P Interesting Carry Scenario

[MikeReidPhotography]

I'm often hiking with a drone and found that the m4p and controller fits inside most of the larger Holster Style camera cases.

Such as: LowePro Toploader Pro 75 AW ll SLR Case

 

[HaroldCal]

Pics?

 

[GadgetGuy]

Which pocket holds the RC Pro 2 controller, and where do you put your batteries/hub?

 

[Dale D]

I'm often hiking with a drone and found that the m4p and controller fits inside most of the larger Holster Style camera cases.

Such as: LowePro Toploader Pro 75 AW ll SLR Case

No problem. I just Googled it. I found this on B and H.

Dale

 

[YorksPhotos]

No problem. I just Googled it. I found this on B and H.

DaleView attachment 184175

Can you take some pics of it with the M4P and controller? I have a Thinktank holster that is similar, holds my gripped canon with a long lens. Only the M4P fits. Even if I could get the controller in there is no place for an extra battery and the charger would have to stay home.

 

[GadgetGuy]

No problem. I just Googled it. I found this on B and H.

DaleView attachment 184175

Won't help if the 75 is no longer available. The 70 slim will likely be too small.

 

[GadgetGuy]

This is the correct one, the 75, that matches the OP's description.

Amazon.com

Controller likely goes in the top pocket or the front one, assuming it fits.
Not sure if the extra length extension is required, but that might leave room at the bottom for extra batteries, or room on top for the controller inside the main compartment.


This older discontinued link has a video of the bag under the thumbnail photos.

Amazon.com

 

[tstr14]

Won't help if the 75 is no longer available. The 70 slim will likely be too small.

Might be able to find it used though.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Might be able to find it used though.

Found it new above.

 

[MikeReidPhotography]

This isn't a carry your entire kit scenario. Its to carry drone, controller and one battery in the drone on a hike

 

[YorksPhotos]

This looks like it is not even doable. That's why I asked for pics of it in use with the M4P from the OP. The OD of the top of the holster is shown at 5.5×6.5" usable inside would be smaller. The M4P controller is 7" wide and looks like it is to thick to fit into the top pocket. If you jam it into the main compartment the weight of the controller would be on the gimbal. Not something I would want to do. They show a full size DSLR/ mirrorless with grip and it looks snug as it should be. Here is a pic comparing the width of a gripped camera next to a RC 2 Pro.

 

[MikeReidPhotography]

Ok so here is the layout with the 50 version of the lowepro toploader zoom . The 75, which I have on order hence no photos yet, will be taller.

 

[YorksPhotos]

Ok so here is the layout with the 50 version of the lowepro toploader zoom . The 75, which I have on order hence no photos yet, will be taller.

Thanks for posting the pic. I want something like this for mine. I think I need a larger one, I have the RC 2 Pro.

 

[MikeReidPhotography]

When I get the 75 here, I will have a better idea how much controller will fit in the pouch. I also know the drone alone will fit in anyone's 70-200mm padded lens case.

 

[YorksPhotos]

When I get the 75 here, I will have a better idea how much controller will fit in the pouch. I also know the drone alone will fit in anyone's 70-200mm padded lens case.

The drone does fit in my Thinktank holster but its an odd shape for the drone as it tapers down more than the Lowepro for the lens. I like the look of the Lowepro.

 

[GadgetGuy]

This isn't a carry your entire kit scenario. Its to carry drone, controller and one battery in the drone on a hike

So which controller do you have? RC 2 or RC Pro 2? Where are you currently storing the controller in the 50, or have you realized you need the 75 and haven't worked out yet where to best store the RC?

 

[MikeReidPhotography]

I have the basic RC 2 and put it in the pouch on the 50...see photo above

 

[GadgetGuy]

I have the basic RC 2 and put it in the pouch on the 50...see photo above

Thanks.
So is that the top pouch or the front pouch?
Does it seem like it would also fit the slightly larger RC 2 Pro?
Will the 50 also accommodate the Mavic 4 Pro, or is that why you ordered the 75?
Which drone don’t you normally carry in the 50?

 

[MikeReidPhotography]

yes this is the front pouch being used for the controller. The 50 does accommodate the m4p with the gimbal guard on.

I used to carry the m3p, now the m4p

 

[GadgetGuy]

I received the 75 bag today. No place to put the RC Pro 2 controller in a separate pocket. Fine for the RC 2. Only one additional compartment, and it is on top, and that pocket is too small for the 7” screen. The side mesh pockets are not intended for an RC. It's going back to Amazon.

1. Won't fit it inside top pocket.



2. Won't fit in front mesh pocket.



3. Won't fit on top of drone with lower zip extension closed.







4. It will fit inside on top, if the lower zipper extension is opened,
but batteries, without hub, have to be loose inside in the top pocket, bouncing around on top of the screen, as there is no padding under the top pocket.



5. With drone inside, when bottom zippered extension is extended,
the RC 2 Pro is not actually resting on the gimbal protector, so
padding in between could be placed in the gap.

However, the bottom zippered extension of the bag, that the drone tail sits in, compresses whenever the bag is set down, pushing the drone up inside the bag, and closer to the bottom of the RC Pro 2. Not ideal.



Final verdict: for $128, not practical for the RC Pro 2, as there are better cheaper ($96) options available from Lowepro, but this one should work fine for the RC 2.

Best option for the RC Pro 2 is still the Lowepro LP37099 DroneGuard BP 250 backpack discussed in the linked thread below.

Amazon Link to purchase

Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Link to thread discussing the Lowepro LP37099 DroneGuard BP 250:

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Post in thread 'Great backpack for the M4P'

Jul 1, 2025

Cool! Thank you!
Ordered!

• GadgetGuy