Flamewheel F550 Hard case?

[naturecannon]

Carry case?

Anyone find one that works well, have any ideas besides a bulky suitcase or $200+ custom built one?

 

[trevlan]

I'd like to find one too, lol. but to also hold my gimbal and batteries ETC.
im guessing in the end a custom one is the only way.

 

[chopper]

I am not sure if you can escape bulky, but I do have two pelican cases for my gear and was considering one for my 550 also. Maybe something like this. Deep enough that if you had a gimbal underneath it has room for that, and other gear. http://pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1630. The 1690 may also work, the 1630 could be tight.

 

[naturecannon]

I am sure pelicans are worth the money but the prices are outrageous!!

Closest fitting for F550 and reasonable priced cases I have found are soft cases used for portable message tables. Range from 25" -32", 6" deep and some with extra pockets. Most under $100. Not so great for the airlines but may work great for local transport.
Exampleshttp://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000OZT4DA/ref=aw_d_iv_hpc?is=l&vs=1

Image:http://www.google.com/search?q=port...6AI8TXigLt24DgAg&ved=0CHIQsAQ&biw=360&bih=640

 

[naturecannon]

I am sure pelicans are worth the money but the prices are outrageous!!

Closest fitting for F550 and reasonable priced cases I have found are soft cases used for portable message tables. Range from 25" -32", 6" deep and some with extra pockets. Most under $100. Not so great for the airlines but may work great for local transport.
Exampleshttp://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000OZT4DA/ref=aw_d_iv_hpc?is=l&vs=1

Image: http://www.google.com/search?q=port...6AI8TXigLt24DgAg&ved=0CHIQsAQ&biw=360&bih=640

 

[trevlan]

Oh thanks for the links. Yes pelican expensive but your right it might be the best option.
I'm going to check them out.

 

[gsafety]

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[gsafety]

Still a work in progress but this is the Pelican 1690 with 'pick and pluck' foam. Picked it up for $525 here in Edmonton.
Its turned out to be a pretty good buy as I am able to fit the machine with Photoship one landing gear and Zenmuse in with out disassembly + all my FPV gear and chargers for everything (including Hyperion EOS0720i charger) Only the GPS post needs to be removed.
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[gmahan3]

I have the F550 with the heavy lift conversion. It looks like with a tape measure I am coming in at 26 1/2 inches across. I cannot find a case that they shipped worthy to accommodate my set up. The Pelican website says the 1690 has an interior dimension of 30" x 25"

GSaftey what is exactly accurate?

 

[JoeBob]

The 1690 is 30.75 x 26 inches (hard edge to hard edge) at the lid closure. It tapers slightly the deeper you go.

Got mine slightly used on eBay for $325.

 

[JoeBob]

Sale on Pelican 1690 at B&H Photo: $347:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/474792-REG/Pelican_1690_000_110_1690_Transport_Case_with.html

 

[AboveAllAP]

Have a look at these...

http://hobby.i-drone.com.au/shop/customised-flame-wheel-550-carry-case/

 

[gmahan3]

I have the motor extension plates to run up to 12" props these pates add about 2" in both sides. Making my overall diameter ~26.5" and can't fit into precut foam... unfortunately.

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[AboveAllAP]

Yeah I have used those as well but changed to the Aluminium arms. I ended up building my own case for transport. However I do believe i-drone will start carrying those boxes to suit 550's with the arm extensions. might be worth emailing them and asking

 

[gmahan3]

Thanks AboveAll. I shot them a message. What are you thoughts on the aluminum arms? I'm assuming they are the ones from readymade. Can you still run a 11x5 prop?

 

[JoeBob]

Here's my Pelican 1690. I was thinking about arm extensions when I bought it.

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I'll only have an inch of padding on the edges, so hopefully the frame will hold it off the walls from the middle.

I haven't cut the foam yet because I'm considering putting a Disco Pro underneath it.

Just ignore that mud on the props. I have no idea how that got there..........

 

[gmahan3]

I found a 1690 on Amazon for a good deal. Once it arrives I'll post up my results.

 

[AboveAllAP]

Thanks AboveAll. I shot them a message. What are you thoughts on the aluminum arms? I'm assuming they are the ones from readymade. Can you still run a 11x5 prop?

Love the aluminum arms. Little pricey but getting great results. I run mine with 11x5 props and are wanting to try 12x5 which will fit.

 

[JoeBob]

As long as we're going off topic:
I need to crash my DJI arms a few more times so that I can justify:

http://www.team-blacksheep.com/products/prod:aerial_mob_extension

Kloner: Can a forum pest get a break on an even dozen?


I was considering the XuGong for sheer portability:

http://kopterworx.com/catalog/product/gallery/id/870/image/2522/
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q...603D0C8F11F9CF3B67A4B8B1487F&selectedIndex=24

But I hear the call of gravity too well.

 

[gmahan3]

getting great results.

What pros/cons are you seeing over the AMP Extensions?