Iris Case - Really !!??!!

Posted by LouB on March 20, 2014 at 11:01am

Ok, my Iris case from 3DR came which they are sourcing from Go Professional Cases.

 

1) Have to pull the props, so much for using it for everyday storage

2) Looks like they designed it from the developer version because I would also have to pull the telemetry antenna because it don't bend like the picture  (http://www.goprocases.com/3d-robotics-iris-case.aspx). I would have to pull the shell evertime...

 

It's big, but light which is nice. I was hoping to take it with me overseas and it locks like a nice pelican case.

 

Not sure if I should keep it or send it back

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  • Ed H November 9, 2014 at 8:13am

    FWIW - I found a decent toolbox at home depot that I plan to use - it's $50, and I found a local company that will do the foam and cutting for around $100.

    I initially planned to go with the pelican 1650, but after feeling how heavy it was (and the price), I decide to look for other options.  I don't plan on shipping mine, so I don't need it to be that rugged - just something to keep everything together and safe in my trunk.

    http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-35-in-Mobile-Job-Box-222167/205053257

    • Paddy Wong > Ed H January 19, 2015 at 8:16am

      I just recently stumbled upon this same tote from HD and was thinking about using it for my Iris+ and accessories. Have you made any progress as I would be interested in hearing your  views ?

      Thanks !

  • Ryan March 20, 2014 at 12:37pm

    So with the Pelican 1650, would it fit WITH the gimbal still attached? My preference would be to keep it on (as long as everything remains well-protected). 

    • aforsyth > Ryan March 20, 2014 at 1:52pm

      Yes, there's adequate space

  • Nitro March 20, 2014 at 11:17am

    http://http://www.carrycasesplus.com/seahorse-cases/se-1220.html

    That 1650 pelican or this seahorse 1220 will work for the iris also.

    • hotelzululima > Nitro March 20, 2014 at 11:26am

      cool yet another option!!

          HZL

  • Andrew Ferrara March 20, 2014 at 11:15am
    Get the Pelican 1650 from Amazon.
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002E6R7NG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1395339...
    http://diydrones.com/photo/iris-in-pelican-1650-w-dx8?context=user
  • LouB March 20, 2014 at 11:08am

    Austin,

    Which case is that ?? Looks like you yack the gimbal ? Not sure the leads will take a lot of on and offs.

     

    I only have one small pelican as I find them too heavy for my photogear so I use ThinkTank and GuraGear.

     

    Thanks

     

    • aforsyth > LouB March 20, 2014 at 11:21am

      Yes that is a Pelican 1650 which was a videography case in a former life. I wanted the Iris to sit deeper into the case than it could have if I left the gimbal on. Also this makes inspections easier for checking the case while traveling.

      For our purposes we may not need the gimbal every time, and the JST and single pin connectors can be easily replaced if they wear out.

  • aforsyth March 20, 2014 at 11:02am

    We use a larger pelican and I plucked the foam myself:

    pelicancase.jpg

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