Mavic Pro Silicone Cover

[Magilla Gorilla]

I just saw a new product on Amazon for the Mavic Pro and Mavic Pro Platinum. Might help with visibility and unexpected precipitation. For the price I think I'll order one. Anyone else tried this?

Amazon.com: Etbotu Soft Silicone Protective Cover Case for DJI MAVIC PRO & PLATINUM & White Drone Body Accessories: Home & Kitchen

 

[Wilbur]

My only concern is how well it fits around the front sensors? To me, it looks like it may interfere with them. Let us know how it goes. ~8$ Is worth a try.

 

[Magilla Gorilla]

My only concern is how well it fits around the front sensors? To me, it looks like it may interfere with them. Let us know how it goes. ~8$ Is worth a try.

Good point. I'll definitely do a functional test on the sensors. May be a while though. Shipping is not quick!

 

[Grantt]

I might be a little concerned about high winds removing it in the air. The lip on the front seems substantial to hold the cover on from a head wind, but the sides don't seem to have a significant lip going down the sides of the Mavic. Hard to tell from the photos. If a side wind (or a tail wind) can get underneath the cover, I wonder if it could take the cover off. And if it does go flying off, my next concern is if it has potential to get sucked into the props.... Any, something to think about. On the plus side, if this cover adds some waterproofing measure to the drone, that could be nice.

 

[Magilla Gorilla]

Grantt, I like the way you think.
It depends on how tight it fits.
I will not fly it if it’s loose.

 

[Magilla Gorilla]

Update: The cover looks nice but doesn’t secure properly in back. It could interfere with rear props. Also vision sensors saw it as an obstacle and stopped forward motion.
Another bit in the unusable goodies bag!

 

[FoxhallGH]

Interesting and good of you to give that feedback. I once fitted a Gimbal protector that promptly interfered with the downward sensors, so that had to go in the 'useless stuff' drawer.
I wondered about the value of that cover for 'unexpected precipitation' as you put it, as the motors would be the units I'd most worry about if there was a splash of rain - and this cover, comes nowhere near them of course ...

 

[FASTFJR]

My question is why? Are you worried about scratching it? It certainly won't do anything if you crash it

 

[Hauptmann]

Tried one. It came off during first flight. NOT recommended.