I made a Mavic Air battery carrying solution
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*UPDATE*
Thanks for all the positive feedback. I've had to remove the images and details as I'm in the process of patenting and registering the design of this idea. Hopefully you will see them for sale online really soon






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Nicely done!
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I actually think that is a wonderful idea.  Heck can you make for the Pro?  I would probably buy a couple from you if you did.  I would love the ease of access especially that in my case can only hold 3 batteries and I have 4.  So I usually put the spare in my cargo pocket which may not be the best idea?  I really like this.  I bet you would sell a bunch.
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SparksBird Posted at 2018-4-18 16:32
I actually think that is a wonderful idea.  Heck can you make for the Pro?  I would probably buy a couple from you if you did.  I would love the ease of access especially that in my case can only hold 3 batteries and I have 4.  So I usually put the spare in my cargo pocket which may not be the best idea?  I really like this.  I bet you would sell a bunch.

Thanks. Yeah I could make some for the pro too.

I might have to stick them on eBay now. Just to see how it goes.

It's a shame we can't sell on here. forum rules.
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It looks great. Good idea
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This is great!
Looks like you're carrying ammunition...
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SparksBird Posted at 2018-4-18 16:32
I actually think that is a wonderful idea.  Heck can you make for the Pro?  I would probably buy a couple from you if you did.  I would love the ease of access especially that in my case can only hold 3 batteries and I have 4.  So I usually put the spare in my cargo pocket which may not be the best idea?  I really like this.  I bet you would sell a bunch.

So I usually put the spare in my cargo pocket which may not be the best idea?

After seeing a guy's leg burnt badly do to one of those E-Cig batteries going bad in his front pocket, I sure wouldn't.

Maybe you could get your Mavic Pro to carry its own spare battery?  
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Nice work.
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eried
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Nice! the only detail is those two thin upper parts might break easily
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Well done!     
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Aloha Malakai,

     Very nicely done.  Good idea.  Can it be expanded to carry two?

Aloha and Drone On!
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What a neat solution! Well done
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DJI Diana Posted at 2018-4-18 17:53
It looks great. Good idea

DJI Diana, can I do a group buy on here if enough people are interested in these? I'm not talking hundreds. I could probably do a run of 10 or 20 for forum members only, at a discounted price too.
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eried Posted at 2018-4-19 00:03
Nice! the only detail is those two thin upper parts might break easily

The two "fins" are just for the locking mechanism. There is additional resistance from the terminal cover to actually hold the battery in place. If I get time tonight Ill make a short clip showing how it works
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Cetacean Posted at 2018-4-19 00:28
Aloha Malakai,

     Very nicely done.  Good idea.  Can it be expanded to carry two?

I am working on this as we speak because I have two spare batteries
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Nice one, looks great.
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What an awesome idea that's thinking outside of the box.
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Great solution, maybe you can create a 3d printable design :-)
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Malakai_UK Posted at 2018-4-19 00:33
I am working on this as we speak because I have two spare batteries

Aloha Malakai,

     Well then, I must sing, "Getting Better all the Time!"  Looking forward to more!

Aloha and Drone On!
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Thanks guys, just working on the patent and design license. Didn't realize it was going to be this big a deal.
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HedgeTrimmer Posted at 2018-4-18 18:57
So I usually put the spare in my cargo pocket which may not be the best idea?

After seeing a guy's leg burnt badly do to one of those E-Cig batteries going bad in his front pocket, I sure wouldn't.

LOL yes that is perfect.  Like a baby carrier but for the Mavic Pro
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Great idea.
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SparksBird Posted at 2018-4-19 06:15
LOL yes that is perfect.  Like a baby carrier but for the Mavic Pro

All you need is sticker.    CAUTION: Battery on Board
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I'm in the process of patenting and registering the design of this idea.  

Best of luck!

It cost me quite a bit of money to get my original patent.
Unfortunately it did not pay off.  
Cost of raw materials and cost of forming key component made final price to high to compete.
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HedgeTrimmer Posted at 2018-4-19 08:46
All you need is sticker.    CAUTION: Battery on Board

I love it.  
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