what logo is on your hardshell backpack?
Cheers

If you ordered it from DJI or authorized dealer then it should be the "DJI" logo.  Anywhere else will have that generic quadcopter logo

If anyone's looking for one, the hardshell backpacks with the DJI logo are in stock and ready to ship here:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-....231618299306&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

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DJI Logo Do I have to keep the gimbal guard on in the Backpack?

Phantom Help Posted at 2015-7-18 08:51
If anyone's looking for one, the hardshell backpacks with the DJI logo are in stock and ready to shi ...

i ordered from an authorized dealer but they said they only had the generic ones. do you notice a difference in the bag other than the logo?

BMWKante Posted at 2015-7-18 18:23
DJI Logo Do I have to keep the gimbal guard on in the Backpack?

They recommend you do

BMWKante Posted at 2015-7-18 18:23
DJI Logo Do I have to keep the gimbal guard on in the Backpack?

You should put the foam block back in place too. Otherwise, the shock absorbers will be taking on a lot of weight depending on how the Phantom is positioned.

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Michael M Posted at 2015-7-18 23:46
i ordered from an authorized dealer but they said they only had the generic ones. do you notice a  ...

Other than the logo, the backpack is identical.

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Bought from an authorised retailer... has the Quadcopter logo but the box it was delivered in had dji branding / info. Either way don't care... P3 fits perfectly and didnt have to wait an eternity for it.

This make me unhappy with Dji Hardshell backpack is that forgot a place for ipad. Is very annoy to have everything inside and to have to carry an extra bag for ipad.

BMWKante Posted at 2015-7-18 18:23
DJI Logo Do I have to keep the gimbal guard on in the Backpack?

i would leave the guard on.  Better safe than sorry.

Khador Posted at 2015-7-19 12:01
Bought from an authorised retailer... has the Quadcopter logo but the box it was delivered in had dj ...

does the ipad mini fit? or all ipads and tablets dont fit?

Yes it does !

Mike

Michael M Posted at 2015-8-1 09:55
does the ipad mini fit? or all ipads and tablets dont fit?

iPad Mini fits perfect like this (with and without props)

jhall651 Posted at 2015-8-1 10:08
iPad Mini fits perfect like this (with and without props)

awesome! im about to go out and get an ipad mini 2 wifi just for my Phantom. How does the mini perform? is there noticeable lag or choppiness?

Michael M Posted at 2015-8-1 11:16
awesome! im about to go out and get an ipad mini 2 wifi just for my Phantom. How does the mini per ...

You will not regret it.  Believe me I am always the "biggest, baddest, most high quality, high price" type of guy.  I heard arguments about why iPad Air is better and what not but I wanted something that would fit the controller, have a big screen, and still be light and portable.  That is the iPad Mini.  With that being said, obviously there is nothing wrong with a full size iPad but to me the Mini is perfect.  Either way you will not regret it.  I have never noticed any lag or choppiness on the iPad side.  Now once I have started to get out of range then I have but that is not the iPad's fault.  Also one thing I can say to you is if you want to save a bit of money and the Mini is going to be used solely for the FPV of the P3 then there is absolutely no reason to go any higher than an iPad 2 16gb.  If you have any questions feel free to ask.  I literally was in your boat about 2.5 weeks ago.

jhall651 Posted at 2015-8-1 11:23
You will not regret it.  Believe me I am always the "biggest, baddest, most high quality, high pric ...

Thanks ya I am looking for the cheapest iPad mini 2. I'm even considering getting it refurbished. Do you need the cellular+wifi version? I want to get the wifi only version but the dji website says it supports the cellular+wifi it doesn't say anything about the plain wifi version. Which one do you use? Any thoughts? I am loving my phantom! Just wish I could afford more batteries.

thanks!

Michael M, both Wi-Fi only and cellular iPad models are compatible. Only cellular models have GPS though. If you get a cellular model, you do not have to activate the cell service in order to use the GPS. With GPS, you can do things like set the home point to your current location. It might come in handy for other features down the road too.

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jhall651 Posted at 2015-8-1 10:08
iPad Mini fits perfect like this (with and without props)

Good, that means my Nexus 7 II would fit nicely, it is 20 x 11 cm. The iPad mini is 20 x 13 cm.
But since I would have to remove the props it is probably a deal breaker.

The iPad Air 2 fits also by removing the upper foam from the shell. The foam has an impression for the larger format devices....
Take the foam out, place your device in the center and replace the foam....

aek Posted at 2015-8-1 21:07
Good, that means my Nexus 7 II would fit nicely, it is 20 x 11 cm. The iPad mini is 20 x 13 cm.
But ...

What do you mean removing the props is a deal breaker?  You mean you don't want a case that requires you to remove the props from the Phantom?  I can tell you that if you want a case big enough to allow you to keep on the props it is going to be a much larger case for literally something that takes 10 seconds to do.  Does't seem worth it to me.  This hardshell backpack is the perfect size to go anywhere.  Any larger and you are going to start to have trouble squeezing it in places. (i.e. behind car seats, overhead compartments, etc...)

jhall651 Posted at 2015-8-2 04:57
What do you mean removing the props is a deal breaker?  You mean you don't want a case that require ...

Yeah, the case would need to be about 7 cm (or 3") longer for the P3 to fit with the props on. Not a very big deal unless you are bringing the case onboard a flight.

The case is 45 cm long, and the P3 with props mounted is 49 cm.
(width and depth would not need to change)

terrylewis Posted at 2015-8-1 23:47
The iPad Air 2 fits also by removing the upper foam from the shell. The foam has an impression for t ...

Can you upload a picture of the modified case?

Take a look at these links:
No Mod, just remove foam

PhantomPilots link

Here's a slight mod version: Slight mod.....