Finding the Perfect Bag for Your Aerial Photography Drone

It is absolutely amazing how (literally and figuratively) far camera drones have taken photography and filmmaking. Drones allow us to find and share perspectives that were almost impossible to see until very recently. From the greatest heights, through unusual paths, and even above erupting volcanoes, drones have been showing us the world very differently from how we have known it.   

While drones are becoming more and more robust with longer flight time and better battery life as they evolve, it is still, without a doubt, important to consider how we carry these one-of-a-kind tools and protect them from the elements during our adventures. While drone photography and filming bridge the gap between vision and physical location with their remote-control features, much of the work still rests on the creative storyteller who will ride, walk, trek, or climb to get to where the drone will launch. Just like how we carry and protect our cameras through any terrain, our drones deserve the same amount of care. That is why choosing the right kind of drone bag is a crucial endeavour to give you the best and most comfortable experience possible no matter where the destination is. 

Key considerations for choosing the best drone bag

There is no such thing as a single best drone and camera bag. Finding the right drone and camera bags for you is an individualized process that depends on the kind of drone that you have, the other items you plan to carry along, and where your journey is headed.   

Padding and Customisation

Drones and other camera gear don’t come in the same shapes and sizes. That’s why finding the right bag means finding one that is flexible in terms of arrangement and can adjust to perfectly cradle your drone and camera gear. Our bags come with space for extra filming equipment in internal and side pockets, you don’t have to compromise on what equipment to include. When the path to your destination gets rough, you wouldn’t want your gear bouncing and bumping inside your bag as you brave the adventure. At the same time, in the event of unwanted drops or falls, your bag should be able to protect its contents (and even you) from impact. That is why durable and shock-absorbent padding is crucial so you don’t have to worry about your equipment being protected and can focus on taking great aerial photographs.  

For Hybrid Aerial and On-the-Ground Shooting

Drones often serve a totally different purpose from our mirrorless or DSLR camera gear which is why one cannot be replaced by the other. In many instances, they go hand-in-hand to give us the flexibility we need for image making. For trips and shoots that require both, the Lowepro Fastpack and Fastpack Pro Bp 250 AW III fit the job. The Flipside BP 400 AW III can carry a full frame Mirrorless or DSLR with an attached lens, plus flexible room for extra lenses or a foldable camera drone and accessories. For larger drones, the padding can be rearranged and reduced to fit larger aircrafts. These can also carry up to a 15” laptop for on-the-go processing, and an all-weather AW cover for when the weather gets harsh.   

For Full-Arsenal Shoots

There are definitely days when the requirements get heavy. Whether you need to bring more camera gear and lenses, or you need a larger drone with more power or water resilience, the Lowepro Flipside BP 300 AW III and Flipside Backpack 400 AW III are the bags for you. These backpacks offer a 100% camera gear compartment that can be rearranged as you need it to be. The Flipside BP 300 can carry a full frame mirrorless camera with attached telephoto lens plus room for more lenses or a foldable camera drone. The Flipside BP 400 AW III can fit a pro full-frame DSLR with portrait grip and attached telephoto lens, plus room for extra lenses or a foldable drone. Alternatively, both bags’ dividers can be removed and rearranged to make room for larger and heavier dji drones if that’s what you need. On top of that, they can hold a 13” and 15” laptop respectively, and are both equipped with all-weather AW covers for protection from moisture, heat, and rain.