Nanuk cases vs. Pelican/Storm ones?

[candc]

i bought one of these:

http://www.skbcases.com/industrial/products/prod-detail.php?d=&id=550&s=s#.VdNmTpfINqo

i got the empty, plain one (no wheels or roller handle). f stop gear xlarge pro icu fits in it perfect. i have taken it on canoe trips but haven't sent it down any rapids yet.

the handles open and close without much noise. it is just under the 22" x 14" x 9" carry on size limit.

 

[mackguyver]

I can't speak for other brands, but I don't think you can go wrong with Pelican, other than the weight and really loud latches. I have the 1510 (max carry-on legal in US) and 1620 cases (~max US checked bag size) and both are tough as nails. I also have a set of 4 Masterlock 178D combination locks that fit perfectly in the latches and use them with a reinforced cable to lock them together with furniture as makeshift safes in my hotel room. It won't stop determined thieves, but certainly keeps people from simply opening or walking off with them. I prefer combination locks as I can't lose the key

 

[dcm]

I can't speak for other brands, but I don't think you can go wrong with Pelican, other than the weight and really loud latches. I have the 1510 (max carry-on legal in US) and 1620 cases (~max US checked bag size) and both are tough as nails. I also have a set of 4 Masterlock 178D combination locks that fit perfectly in the latches and use them with a reinforced cable to lock them together with furniture as makeshift safes in my hotel room. It won't stop determined thieves, but certainly keeps people from simply opening or walking off with them. I prefer combination locks as I can't lose the key

Most locks like these just keep honest people honest. I was surprised how easy it was to open them without the combination. Multiple ways, all you need is a thin piece of metal. Youtube has plenty of examples:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp-0qWBq5GI

Anyone willing to get into your room is probably prepared for this type of lock.

 

[neuroanatomist]

Relevant to the discussion, I've been enjoying my new Pelican luggage...

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=25804

 

[Canview]

Does anyone know of a Pelican/Nanuk (or similar) case that can hold for DJI Quadcopter, without removing the propellers and the stand?

Measure the size of the fully assembled Quadcopter, add 1-2" to each dimension to allow for padding, then plug the number into this page and see what comes up…

http://www.peli.com/en/content/peli-protector-cases-case-calculator

FWIW, I'm guessing anything large enough is going to be pretty heavy, e.g. the Storm im2875 which also weighs 20 lbs.

Thanks for the very useful site Neuro, its a handy too to figure out the required size for a suitable case. Unfortunately the search came up with several very large & heavy cases :'( ... looks like I'll just have to go with a DIY solution as I don't really need a fancy or strong case ... I only need a simple case with inserts for a light weight solution to carry around when I go the desert or to a park etc.
Cheers

I came across a case for the dji quad-copter that can take the copter with blades attached and the camera attached. The only thing is that it is only available in Canada. http://www.crashcases.ca/collections/specialty-cases/products/544025-drone-case