I'm not finding an obviously safe place for them. The pocket that is in the flap of the top compartment (for housing the controller) barely seems long enough and likely to induce bending in the props? The side pockets are too short.

I store them in something like this when using a backpack although the one I got from a hardware store is a bit thinner I can get 2 sets of ptops in tit.. - http://cpc.farnell.com/really-useful-products-ltd/4c/storage-box-88x255x395mm-clear/dp/SG33116

You can now buy the official DJI Hardshell Backpack for the Phantom 3

Remember to buy extra propellers and one or two spare batteries to keep you flying

www.Phantom-Guide.co.uk - The Ultimate Phantom 3 Resource

That would be why I bought the Think Tank Airport Helipak.  

BobbyB Posted at 2015-6-15 03:23
That would be why I bought the Think Tank Airport Helipak.

It seems an obvious oversight actually. It's not a bad quality backpack overall, but I'm shocked. I mean, the props can be stuffed in to the controller compartment, but at some risk, imo. A long padded pocket should have been supplied somewhere for this purpose. Be aware of this issue if you are thinking of buying this pack. There is no greatly sensible place to put the propellers!

lightpanther Posted at 2015-6-15 06:46
It seems an obvious oversight actually. It's not a bad quality backpack overall, but I'm shocked. I ...

The Airport Helipad has 3 zippered pockets that hold the props.

BobbyB Posted at 2015-6-15 07:21
The Airport Helipad has 3 zippered pockets that hold the props.

Bobby, yeah I know. I am referring to the DJI soft backpack.

lightpanther Posted at 2015-6-15 07:28
Bobby, yeah I know. I am referring to the DJI soft backpack.

Yeah, that's why I didn't buy the DJI pack.  Not well thought out.  

I bought the manuacturer's KATA version of the "Official DJI" bag, the Bumblebee 222L which looks identical but may be bigger. There are 2 side pockets and the props fit nicely in the taller of them. I'm assuming that you've not got these otherwise you wouldn't be asking. Manfrotto now makes the bags and if the DJI ones don't have these pouches then it's a big oversight. Even the Manfrotto version is at least half the price, I paid £130 (that's about $100,000 ;-) ) and it's a beauty. If you can still return yours I'd recommend returning it and getting one.

Swiss Tony Posted at 2015-6-15 07:52
I bought the manuacturer's KATA version of the "Official DJI" bag, the Bumblebee 222L which looks id ...

Link?
also uim getting wierd errors wheb tryibg to post. But ya whatever, link please

Michael M Posted at 2015-6-15 08:46
Link?
also uim getting wierd errors wheb tryibg to post. But ya whatever, link please

Here you go...

Swiss Tony Posted at 2015-6-17 07:22
Here you go...

There was one discussion thread that listed a dozen or more backpacks for the P3, but having spent 20 minutes looking I can't find it.  Can anyone give me a pointer, please?

Here's where I put the props (4 in the soft bag and the 4 I use out of the soft bag).