Mavic Air (drone only) hard case

jotto · Feb 12, 2018

Has anyone found a hard case for the Mavic Air? I like the small case that came with it, but I'd like a small hard case for snowboarding.

I don't need to fit extra batteries or controller - just the drone itself.

Don't Wanna · Feb 12, 2018

1800 Watertight Protective Case – 9-3/16 In.

msinger · Feb 12, 2018

jotto said:
Has anyone found a hard case for the Mavic Air?

Here are a few hard cases for the Mavic Air:

CaseMatix

Go Professional

You can find some other hard cases that might work for you here.

Don't Wanna · Feb 12, 2018

$14.99! you can't buy foam for that.

Air Beetle · Feb 12, 2018

Lol, don't fall.

When I snowboard with my iphone for tunes I store it in a forward pocket near my chest. I wouldn't hesitate to carry my Air in my pocket near my chest or my waist in the front.

Don't Wanna · Feb 12, 2018

Better safe then Sorry! I'm sure you are good. but all it takes is for someone else to run into you

hope you have DJI care.I am kidding, I am sure you would protect it with your life using your body as a shield. But a case might do as well. Happy flying

Air Beetle · Feb 12, 2018

I live at the base of Heavenly Resort in Lake Tahoe so yeah I have thousands of hours on the mountain. I wouldn't bother taking mine up because it will not follow me downhill - worthless. I strap a camera to my board in front of the binding for a cool low shot and another one to my helmet.

Anndybo · Feb 12, 2018

Don't Wanna said:
1800 Watertight Protective Case – 9-3/16 In.

yep, that's the perfect one just for the drone. here is my case from HF, step bigger - 2800: they are so cheap, couldn't resist.

Don't Wanna · Feb 12, 2018

Anndybo said:
yep, that's the perfect one just for the drone. here is my case from HF, step bigger - 2800: they are so cheap, couldn't resist.

Just got one over this weekend from Harbor freight too the 3800. It was $39 and than I had a coupon . I ended up paying like $17. And the smallest was only $12. Just ended today.

triple7heavy · Feb 12, 2018

Harbor Freight has a very nice Apache hard case that will work.

JGF21 · Feb 12, 2018

Might try something like

MTM Survivor Dry Box with O-Ring Seal (Orange, Small)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002KEKOSM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0JJGAbTMZPN5X

I use smaller versions for my phone, watch, and keys while skiing.

jotto · Feb 13, 2018

The 1800 Watertight Protective Case is a bit big for the pocket though. It's significantly bigger than the small case that came with the drone.

I think I'll just draw and print one

Don't Wanna · Feb 13, 2018

This might work for you. made for the Mavic pro. But might fill your needs. Smatree-Hard-Carrying-Case-

Don't Wanna · Feb 13, 2018

Air Beetle said:
I live at the base of Heavenly Resort in Lake Tahoe so yeah I have thousands of hours on the mountain. I wouldn't bother taking mine up because it will not follow me downhill - worthless. I strap a camera to my board in front of the binding for a cool low shot and another one to my helmet.

What about this? Now this is what you need

Don't Wanna · Feb 13, 2018

jotto said:
The 1800 Watertight Protective Case is a bit big for the pocket though. It's significantly bigger than the small case that came with the drone.

I think I'll just draw and print one

I think it’s great that you’re able to do that. Good luck with it. Post it when you are done.

Kilrah · Feb 13, 2018

I'd go with the stock hardcase, if you manage to damage it through that you've got bigger worries (aka you'll also have damaged yourself beyond being able to use the drone for a while)...

jotto · Feb 13, 2018

Printing as we speak... It will fit the Air plus a little bit of foam. Fits into my snowboarding jacket pocket.

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JGF21 · Feb 13, 2018

jotto said:
Printing as we speak... It will fit the Air plus a little bit of foam. Fits into my snowboarding jacket pocket.

I mean... If you had access to that the whole time, why ask the question in the first place? Looks awesome.

Also, this makes me wish I had a 3D printer.

tcope · Feb 13, 2018

I highly recommend the Apache from Harbor Freight. I went with the largest 3800 as I wanted one case for both my Pro and Air and batteries.

A few things I'd recommend. I highly recommend spraying the top with Plasticoat once you are don't. This will seal all of the foam so it does not rip any further. Apply several coats, not too thick but it will soak in. I'd also recommend considering applying some hot glue between the layers so that the top layer does not pull up when removing items. Other glue may work but I can say that hot glue works very well.