phantom 4 pro+ hard case suggestions?

JimHarris · Jan 5, 2017

There seems to be many different hard cases on the market I can't tell if they are all just clones or is there really some differentiating qualities that justify some costing a fair bit more than others.

Anyone have recommendations? I prefer to buy something once so I would hate to get something that isn't quality.

sideburn · Jan 5, 2017

Bought this from B&H (HP2700WPHA4) recently and I really like it. I have a post that shows a picture. Depends on your budget and what you're looking for, but I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better case.

Tsqured · Jan 5, 2017

Have a recommendation on which not to buy. I bought the Pelican with the precut foam on Amazon, but the 4 Pro does not fit, case needs to be 1" to 1.5" deeper. Well, I could make it fit, but the lid had to be forced closed, compressing the foam almost completely. Was quite disappointed as Pelican cases are top notch and always have served me well.

JimHarris · Jan 5, 2017

Tsqured said:
Have a recommendation on which not to buy. I bought the Pelican with the precut foam on Amazon, but the 4 Pro does not fit, case needs to be 1" to 1.5" deeper. Well, I could make it fit, but the lid had to be forced closed, compressing the foam almost completely. Was quite disappointed as Pelican cases are top notch and always have served me well.

good to know, it was certainly on my radar

smokinsound · Jan 6, 2017

I spoke with a rep at goprofessionalcases.com and they said they've finished the final molds and waiting for foam production to come in. Their hard cases for the P4P+ should be available sometime towards the end of January. Might be worth the wait! They have great cases. I picked up the 5.11 Rush 72 backpack w/ rigid foam insert for now.

sideburn · Jan 6, 2017

Tsqured said:
Have a recommendation on which not to buy. I bought the Pelican with the precut foam on Amazon, but the 4 Pro does not fit, case needs to be 1" to 1.5" deeper. Well, I could make it fit, but the lid had to be forced closed, compressing the foam almost completely. Was quite disappointed as Pelican cases are top notch and always have served me well.

Yea Pelican is my go to for my firearms and photography, but nothing was quite the right size so I opted for the one at B&H.

PixelDoc · Jan 6, 2017

Purchased the "Nanuk 945" for my P4P for under $200 at B&H Photo in New York. Various models and colors. A tad on the heavy side, but I honestly can't see my bird receiving any damage while sleeping in this cocoon! [emoji16]

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msinger · Jan 6, 2017

JimHarris said:
There seems to be many different hard cases on the market I can't tell if they are all just clones or is there really some differentiating qualities that justify some costing a fair bit more than others

Many of the manufacturers use the same hard cases (e.g. Pelican) with their own custom interior. The quality and design of those interiors vary. My favorite is Go Professional. The quality of their foam is second to none.

You can find a list of commonly used P4P cases here.

Techcop50 · Jan 6, 2017

Here's mine, I love it:
https://smile.amazon.com/Case-Club-...qid=1483712699&sr=1-5&keywords=phantom+4+case

JimHarris · Jan 6, 2017

Techcop50 said:
Here's mine, I love it:
https://smile.amazon.com/Case-Club-...qid=1483712699&sr=1-5&keywords=phantom+4+case

What do you like about it, is there anything you dont

Techcop50 · Jan 6, 2017

You can leave the props on, even has cutouts in the top foam so as not to put any pressure on the props. There are thin fiberglass "stops" to keep the props in line, so they don't get caught in the closing. The foam is very clean cut, not the "cube" type cuts. There are extra cuts where the foam is not removed, just pull out a section if you need extra space. My P4P+ remote with the built in screen fits like a glove. Plenty of battery spaces. They even have a softer foam insert at the bottom so you can transport it without using the gimbal clamp, and the gimbal is still secured.
Plus the top has holders for included desiccant pads. I'll post a picture later. This is my 3rd drone case, and it's the best so far.
And it has wheels and a handle that extends.
Nothing I don't like, really.

Spike_151 · Jan 6, 2017

Buy one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterp ... :g:4XQAAOSw44BYUoKt
I have the P4P and it fits fine, batteries fit fine, even space for car charger and skyreat copper parabolic reflectors

This case also fits the take on baggage size restriction on aircraft and fits in overhead storage lockers on aircraft