G+_MyTmou5 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 This is my DIY microraptor backpack. So the Microraptor Pro Universal backpack is the most popular backpack for mini drones. But at 100 bucks, it's a bit too pricey for my wallet. My wife is a fan of the Wish app and I noticed a backpack on it that looked identical to the Microraptor....for $9. So I ordered it. And I had some kaizen foam from another project (easily found on amazon). From what I can tell, the backpack is cut from the template as the Microraptor. I wanted to make hot wire cuter for cutting the foam, but I got lazy and just used a kitchen knife with a long blade. I also used some spray adhesive to combine 2 pieces of foam together because 1 was not thick enough. Measured, cut, trace, cut, test fit, trim, test fit, trim, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Black Merc Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Mr covert Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Looks good, where did you mount the quad and what quad is it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_MyTmou5 Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Here is a picture of how the quad attaches to the backpack. Mine is currently in pieces, waiting on parts. https://www.rcdepothobbies.com/v/vspfiles/photos/MRBP-UNITRAN-TAN-2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_MyTmou5 Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 My current frame is is a hmb-235 from multirc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Mr covert Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Nice, I do much the same with my Burton skateboard bag. It has horizontal straps like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_MyTmou5 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Woot Woot! This like the 4th time I've been featured on know how! ?The smiling face is my helping hands. I drew a little face of the magnifying glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_MyTmou5 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Unfortunately, I have not been able to find that backpack for $9 since then, must have been a Xmas sale. The cheapest I have found since then is $16. Still better than the $100for the Microraptor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_MyTmou5 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ? you mentioned how you liked how I had the same radios as you and Bryan Burnett?. Know how is the reason I got into drones! I loved r/c as a kid, I'm a bit of a geek, & I've always been fascinated by electronics. I started listening to Leo and twit about 6yrs ago. I was interested drones. So when you did the fpv250 build, I followed the parts list and your guidance, which included the Flysky fs-t6. The taranis followed when I felt I needed a more advanced radio. THANKS FOR ALL YOU Do and please keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Chuck Anderson Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 What's the brand name of that backpack and/or where did you find it? I've been searching on Amazon and, other than the Microraptor, haven't found anything similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_MyTmou5 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 No brand. I found it on the Wish app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.contextlogic.wish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_MyTmou5 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 I have seen the backpack on amazon but not for that price. Search tactical backpack on both amazon and wish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_MyTmou5 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Here is the actual store I purchased from on Wish. It's currently $14(plus $1 shipping) through the app. But still the cheapest I've seen it. Keep in mind that it ships from China, so delivery may take some time. http://www.wish.com/c/5459ce2b5cf7463952f6f30c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Chuck Anderson Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Cool - thanks. Using that info I found similar ones on Amazon by searching for "3p tactical backpack". Looks like most of those are in the $20's or $30's range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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