Two things:
1) The RC sticks: YES, they do come off. I have a Mavic, and I can promise, they are removable. However, the first time removed, you must use significant force to remove them. My courage failed me several times before my determination kicked in and I was finally brave enough to pull them out. You really have to pull, and then they'll come out, and from then on they're easy to replace and remove. If you're hearing people say they're not removable, it's because it would seem that they're not unless you really pull--to the point where you're certain the RC's chassis is going to succumb to the force, but it doesn't. Now I remove them after every flight without a problem.
2) The official Mavic Shoulder Bag: it's very good--10/10. There has been a lot of talk and speculation about how DJI's official bag is a joke, overpriced, looks terrible, is too small, isn't supportive enough, etc. Having used the bag for several days, I wouldn't say any of this is really true. $79 is a premium price for this bag, but I wouldn't say it's outrageously priced. If you get it with the combo, then I'd say it's a great deal.
As for the bag itself, it's also premium quality. It provides more than sufficient padding, and enough room to fit the Mavic, RC, 3 spare batteries (plus one installed in the Mavic), a full set of extra props, the USB battery adapter, and a few small cables and SD cards. I was able to fit all of this without feeling like I might damage anything inside. It is compact, and that is a good thing. I don't plan to put this in the trunk of my car; I plan to have it on my person while walking and hiking, and I wouldn't want a bag any larger than this--this level of portability is the entire reason why I bought the Mavic.
The bag is also relatively water resistant (not including the two side pockets, which could have a battery in each). All pockets feature waterproof zippers, so if the side pockets were empty, then I wouldn't worry about the contents getting wet in heavy rain. And, as I said, there is enough padding to make me (who is paranoid) feel comfortable.
As appearance goes, I also think the bag looks really decent. I realize that this bag isn't for everyone, and that it is expensive when purchased on its own--more than many will be willing to spend. However, having seen and used the bag, I would spend $79 for just this bag, knowing I'd get a top-quality bag that will hold everything that I need it to, adequately protect what's inside, and not be any bigger than it absolutely needs to be.
I hope this helps someone make a decision one way or another!
1) The RC sticks: YES, they do come off. I have a Mavic, and I can promise, they are removable. However, the first time removed, you must use significant force to remove them. My courage failed me several times before my determination kicked in and I was finally brave enough to pull them out. You really have to pull, and then they'll come out, and from then on they're easy to replace and remove. If you're hearing people say they're not removable, it's because it would seem that they're not unless you really pull--to the point where you're certain the RC's chassis is going to succumb to the force, but it doesn't. Now I remove them after every flight without a problem.
2) The official Mavic Shoulder Bag: it's very good--10/10. There has been a lot of talk and speculation about how DJI's official bag is a joke, overpriced, looks terrible, is too small, isn't supportive enough, etc. Having used the bag for several days, I wouldn't say any of this is really true. $79 is a premium price for this bag, but I wouldn't say it's outrageously priced. If you get it with the combo, then I'd say it's a great deal.
As for the bag itself, it's also premium quality. It provides more than sufficient padding, and enough room to fit the Mavic, RC, 3 spare batteries (plus one installed in the Mavic), a full set of extra props, the USB battery adapter, and a few small cables and SD cards. I was able to fit all of this without feeling like I might damage anything inside. It is compact, and that is a good thing. I don't plan to put this in the trunk of my car; I plan to have it on my person while walking and hiking, and I wouldn't want a bag any larger than this--this level of portability is the entire reason why I bought the Mavic.
The bag is also relatively water resistant (not including the two side pockets, which could have a battery in each). All pockets feature waterproof zippers, so if the side pockets were empty, then I wouldn't worry about the contents getting wet in heavy rain. And, as I said, there is enough padding to make me (who is paranoid) feel comfortable.
As appearance goes, I also think the bag looks really decent. I realize that this bag isn't for everyone, and that it is expensive when purchased on its own--more than many will be willing to spend. However, having seen and used the bag, I would spend $79 for just this bag, knowing I'd get a top-quality bag that will hold everything that I need it to, adequately protect what's inside, and not be any bigger than it absolutely needs to be.
I hope this helps someone make a decision one way or another!
