Interest in a case for IRIS with Props and without transmitter?

Posted by Helicopter_Joe on March 25, 2014 at 1:24pm

I'm looking into either finding or having a case made that fits the IRIS with props without the transmitter, with a custom cut foam interior. This case would also have room for 3 batteries and extra props etc. 

The dimensions that I am looking at are approximately 29" x 17" x 7" this gives a one inch border on all sides.

So far I have found a couple of Plastic cases with a minimum order of 1 that are close to size and a supplier who will custom cut the foam. These cases run about $200 case, $110 ester foam.

I am looking for cheaper case alternatives similar to http://www.xheli.com/al450hecacab.html, unfortunately most of these have a minimum order of at least 10. 

Is anyone else interested in one of these?

Steve

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  • Helicopter_Joe March 28, 2014 at 2:14pm

    Does anyone know what kind of foam the 3DR IRIS case uses? It looks like a nice form foam?

    • Nitro > Helicopter_Joe March 28, 2014 at 5:15pm

      Gopro case is building the iris case. I happened to be ordering new foam for my phantom gopro case about a month ago, and I asked them is they could cut foam for me for a iris if I found a box for it. That's  when they informed me that they were building the iris cases.

      I to have been looking al over for a inexpensive case like the heli cases. I don't need much to load up to go fly. If I a frequent traveler and needed something for the airport I would invest in a real good case. Even a semi soft case would work for me..

  • Helicopter_Joe March 28, 2014 at 2:00pm

    I'm still looking for places to find the Aluminum Carrying cases liker this http://www.xheli.com/al450hecacab.html

    Does anyone know where to find these cases in the right size for under a hundred dollars?

    I think that with right type of foam this could be strong enough and I'm not sure that we really need a soft foam if the cut is well fitting or lined.  

  • Helicopter_Joe March 26, 2014 at 1:26pm

    Another thought that I had was that getting a "universal" case and having custom foams for that case for each of your UAVs.

    In that case (no pun intended) I think a larger case would be better. 

    • Eric Kuhn > Helicopter_Joe March 27, 2014 at 7:06pm

      Great stuff, please keep updating when you have decided which is the best option with order instructions. 

  • Helicopter_Joe March 25, 2014 at 2:23pm

    Here is the list of all of the cases that I have fund so far, in case anyone is interested. The shallower cases are running less than 200, deeper cases so far ( I haven't looked much for these ) are around ~ $230 to $270 and much more. 

    Short legs:

    http://www.casesbysource.com/product/carrying-case-series-624-c2918...

    http://www.customcases.com/ecom/product/192/538/Platt_2807_Medium_D...

    Long legs:

    http://www.carrycasesplus.com/storm-cases/im2950.html

    http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail_specs.php?Case=1650

    • Bruce Gage > Helicopter_Joe March 26, 2014 at 8:13am

      I like the looks of the Pelican 1650. It would appear to me that the custom cut foam for the 3DR case would work by just adding foam to each side of the custom piece such that it is centered in the case and leaving room for the props. Ideally the custom cut foam supplier could cut the foam from a block the correct size to fit he Pelican 1650 case with the IRIS cutout centered side to side to leave room for the props. A few generic cutouts could be added for chargers & parts. I found the 1650NF for as low as $189.26.

    • Helicopter_Joe > Bruce Gage March 26, 2014 at 1:07pm

      Hey Bruce,

      Nice find, where did you see it?

      I have been using the mycasebuilder.com to design the foam, you can use a picture to create the cut outs. I'm almost finished with my design and would be happy to post it for others to use. 

      Case builder will cut it to fit any case you choose. 

    • Bruce Gage > Helicopter_Joe March 27, 2014 at 5:00am

      I did a google search for Pelican 1650NF and found this: http://www.nextwarehouse.com/item/?954103_g10e.

      I think everyone would appreciate you sharing your design, Thanks!

    • Helicopter_Joe > Bruce Gage March 28, 2014 at 2:11pm

      Bruce,

      Thanks. I'll figure out how to share the design and do so. I haven't settled on a case size yet. I like the pelican, but they tend to be pretty heavy and am exploring the idea of a lighter weight case which uses the foam as a structural component too in order to make the case lighter. As soon as I get that part done I'll finalize the design.

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