> I looked at those gpc hard cases because they look indestructible but man they are huge and wont fit in a carry-on easily. Honestly, those GPC cases are absolute tanks but they take up way too much room in a suitcase. Since youre doing Iceland, you definitely need something that handles the elements without being a literal brick. I would look at the Lykus Titan MA310 Waterproof Hard Case instead. Its super rugged and waterproof but way more compact than the heavy duty stuff. It fits the fly more gear perfectly and stays way under that 150 budget. If you want even smaller for hiking, the Smatree Mavic 3 Pro Carrying Case N600 is a solid semi-rigid option. Its basically a shell that fits inside a regular backpack easily.

• Lykus: Better protection for rain and drops but slightly heavier.
• Smatree: Best for saving space but less crush resistance. Just make sure you use the DJI Mavic 3 Series Storage Cover to keep the gimbal locked down while youre moving... that thing is pricey to fix if it gets bumped around on the trails.

Like someone mentioned, those massive hard cases are a total nightmare for travel. In my experience hiking through spots like Iceland, you really want something that slides into a normal backpack instead of being its own huge suitcase. Ive tried many setups over the years and ngl, the PGYTECH Carrying Case for DJI Mavic 3 Pro is probably the sweet spot for protection vs size. Its way thinner than a GPC brick but still has that rigid exterior to keep the gimbal safe. If you want another slim option, the SmallRig Carrying Case for DJI Mavic 3 Pro is solid. It fits the drone and the RC Pro controller without much wasted space. Both are well under your 150 limit. The PGYTECH foam feels a bit more premium imo, but both will actually fit in a carry-on without forcing you to check a bag... which is a lifesaver for those tiny overhead bins.

Yep, this is the way