Backpack modifications

[CaptainDrone798]

One of the most common and inexpensive water resistent backpacks is this model (also comes in black and navy blue). $25 US from China of course (eBay). It fits all models of Phantoms as long as you modify it. In the second photo you can see my 3 modifications.

1 - Made space for P3S Controller.
2 - Made a hole the size of props. I can fit 8 props in here.
3 - Spray painted one battery slot so that I quickly know where I've placed the spent battery.

I've used this here in Canada in the snow and it keeps the Phantom dry.

 

[With The Birds]

What happens if you have more than one used battery?

Its a serious question.

The quick power button press battery LED charge indication works for me.

Nice setup there...... and it doesnt look like it has a drone in it, that can be handy in some situations.

 

[CaptainDrone798]

What happens if you have more than one used battery?

Its a serious question.

The quick power button press battery LED charge indication works for me.

Nice setup there...... and it doesnt look like it has a drone in it, that can be handy in some situations.

Thanks! The white spot in the bag is for two types of batteries:

1. A battery that shows 4 LEDs but you know has less power as you may have used the battery in the drone earlier without the motors running (i.e. checking/installing updates or adjusting drone settings).

2. A battery that shows less than 4 LEDs.

If I get more than 1 battery in the above situation I then just place it in the next hole (below the white).

 

[tcope]

One thing I would highly recommend you do is to sew the top should strap where it meets the case. The should straps _will_ pull out unless this is done.

I labeled my batteries and then labeled the slots for them. So I just remember what battery number I used (or I press the power button quickly). This also allows me to match up the battery with Healthydrones.

 

[dtviewer]

Nice thread and ideas....Thanks to all who posted.

 

[CaptainDrone798]

One thing I would highly recommend you do is to sew the top should strap where it meets the case. The should straps _will_ pull out unless this is done.

Excellent! Thank you.

 

[Dirty Bird]

On batteries I just reverse them in the slots as I use them. Right side up ones are full, upside down are discharged. Always double-check mine with a quick tap of the button to confirm.

 

[CaptainDrone798]

On batteries I just reverse them in the slots as I use them. Right side up ones are full, upside down are discharged. Always double-check mine with a quick tap of the button to confirm.

Good method! You must have a large case with large battery holes. Unfortunately both of my backpacks (two different brands) have holes only large enough for batteries to go in one way.